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US says offer for dialogue with North Korea stands after military parade

US says offer for dialogue with North Korea stands after military parade

State Department adds that DPRK’s restart of nuclear reactor shows ‘urgent need for diplomacy’

US says offer for dialogue with North Korea stands after military parade
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 9, 2021
Kim Jong Un visits shrine with wife, meets military parade paratroopers

Kim Jong Un visits shrine with wife, meets military parade paratroopers

Ri Sol Ju reappears in state media for first time in four months on national foundation day

Kim Jong Un visits shrine with wife, meets military parade paratroopers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2021
No new ballistic missiles shown at overnight parade in Pyongyang

No new ballistic missiles shown at overnight parade in Pyongyang

North Korea marks 73rd founding anniversary with third nighttime procession in past year, but leaves out major weapons

No new ballistic missiles shown at overnight parade in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung September 8, 2021
Restart of Yongbyon reactor reflects North Korea’s need for fissile material
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Restart of Yongbyon reactor reflects North Korea’s need for fissile material

Kim Jong Un seeks to modernize the DPRK’s nuclear weapons, a goal that benefits from resumed plutonium production

Restart of Yongbyon reactor reflects North Korea’s need for fissile material
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda September 8, 2021
Sources say parade imminent: roads closed in Pyongyang, citizens gathering

Sources say parade imminent: roads closed in Pyongyang, citizens gathering

Promptly organized military parade appears ready for kick-off in Pyongyang

Sources say parade imminent: roads closed in Pyongyang, citizens gathering
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 8, 2021
Preparations ramp up for North Korean military parade in Pyongyang

Preparations ramp up for North Korean military parade in Pyongyang

The parade may mark upcoming national holidays in September and October, sources and satellite evidence suggest

Preparations ramp up for North Korean military parade in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 8, 2021
North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting

North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting

Recently demoted Pak Jong Chon boosted to top politburo group, new director of munitions industry department announced

North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 6, 2021
North Korea in August 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021

North Korea in August 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro September 3, 2021
Timeline: From US-ROK military drills to North Korea cutting the hotlines again
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Timeline: From US-ROK military drills to North Korea cutting the hotlines again

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from August 1 to August 31

Timeline: From US-ROK military drills to North Korea cutting the hotlines again
NK Pro
NK Pro September 2, 2021
New South Korean missiles will be stronger, more precise and fly longer: MND

New South Korean missiles will be stronger, more precise and fly longer: MND

Defense ministry's new five-year plan anticipates 26% increase in spending, amid fears of an arms race with North Korea

New South Korean missiles will be stronger, more precise and fly longer: MND
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung September 2, 2021