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Full text: North Korea’s decree to ‘fire at’ people illegally approaching border
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Full text: North Korea’s decree to ‘fire at’ people illegally approaching border

NK Pro translated the full text of a recent North Korean public announcement on border security and COVID-19 prevention

Full text: North Korea’s decree to ‘fire at’ people illegally approaching border
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 26, 2020
70 years ago in freezing North Korea, China crushed US hopes of a war victory

70 years ago in freezing North Korea, China crushed US hopes of a war victory

Americans would not be spending Christmas in the States as planned, but in Korea fighting the cold and the Communists

70 years ago in freezing North Korea, China crushed US hopes of a war victory
James Fretwell
James Fretwell October 23, 2020
Behind ‘The Mole’: Director talks secret mics, finances & dangerous close calls

Behind ‘The Mole’: Director talks secret mics, finances & dangerous close calls

Director Mads Brügger spills details on what it’s like to secretly record North Korea for a decade

Behind ‘The Mole’: Director talks secret mics, finances & dangerous close calls
NK News
NK News October 20, 2020
North Korea accuses South Korea of an ‘evil scheme’ after US-ROK defense meeting

North Korea accuses South Korea of an ‘evil scheme’ after US-ROK defense meeting

DPRK state media said that Washington and Seoul’s joint military exercises are “foul,” calling them “war practices”

North Korea accuses South Korea of an ‘evil scheme’ after US-ROK defense meeting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 20, 2020
What North Korea’s October military parade means for US policymakers
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What North Korea’s October military parade means for US policymakers

COVID-19 and sanctions are hurting, but not enough to cause North Korea to strategically change its course

What North Korea’s October military parade means for US policymakers
Markus V. Garlauskas
Markus V. Garlauskas October 19, 2020
US and South Korea call North Korea’s new ICBM a ‘significant threat’

US and South Korea call North Korea’s new ICBM a ‘significant threat’

Top defense officials from Seoul and Washington stressed the need to “dismantle” Pyongyang’s growing missile program

US and South Korea call North Korea’s new ICBM a ‘significant threat’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 15, 2020
The ‘80-day battle’ until 2021: What’s next for North Korea this year

The ‘80-day battle’ until 2021: What’s next for North Korea this year

Kim Jong Un's focus may seem like it's on the economy, but it's really on his new ICBM and the White House, experts say

The ‘80-day battle’ until 2021: What’s next for North Korea this year
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 14, 2020
Missiles, guns and camo: A look at North Korea’s entire military parade lineup
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Missiles, guns and camo: A look at North Korea’s entire military parade lineup

With a rapidly-transforming threat looming in the DPRK, who knows what will be on display a decade from now?

Missiles, guns and camo: A look at North Korea’s entire military parade lineup
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer October 13, 2020
Missiles galore: North Korea’s post-parade prognosis — NKNews Podcast Ep.150
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Missiles galore: North Korea’s post-parade prognosis — NKNews Podcast Ep.150

NK News reporters Jeongmin Kim, Colin Zwirko and Min Chao Choy discuss the Oct. 10 military parade in Pyongyang

Missiles galore: North Korea’s post-parade prognosis — NKNews Podcast Ep.150
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot October 12, 2020
‘Destroy the US’ slogans removed for North Korea’s latest military parade

‘Destroy the US’ slogans removed for North Korea’s latest military parade

Kim Jong Un may have made positive gestures towards U.S. by removing slogans and avoiding direct mention of Washington

‘Destroy the US’ slogans removed for North Korea’s latest military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 12, 2020