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Repatriating US soldiers’ remains from North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 205
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Repatriating US soldiers’ remains from North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 205

Ashton Ormes discusses his experience at the UN Command and work negotiating the return of servicemembers' remains

Repatriating US soldiers’ remains from North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 205
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot October 19, 2021
Power for peace: Kim Jong Un frames missiles as deterrent against ‘war itself’

Power for peace: Kim Jong Un frames missiles as deterrent against ‘war itself’

In defense expo speech, North Korean leader dismisses US as insincere and criticizes those who ‘incite’ tensions

Power for peace: Kim Jong Un frames missiles as deterrent against ‘war itself’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 13, 2021
No signs of parade or other celebrations in Pyongyang ahead of key holiday

No signs of parade or other celebrations in Pyongyang ahead of key holiday

Any celebrations likely to be muted as sources in Pyongyang observe no indications of big upcoming event

No signs of parade or other celebrations in Pyongyang ahead of key holiday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 9, 2021
North Korea in September 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in September 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021

North Korea in September 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro October 1, 2021
North Korea’s new hypersonic missile and its likely implications
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North Korea’s new hypersonic missile and its likely implications

Ampulized missiles, if widely deployed, would represent a significant upgrade to North Korea's weapon arsenal

North Korea’s new hypersonic missile and its likely implications
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 1, 2021
Timeline: From North and South Korean missile tests to offer to resume hotlines
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Timeline: From North and South Korean missile tests to offer to resume hotlines

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 1 to September 30

Timeline: From North and South Korean missile tests to offer to resume hotlines
NK Pro
NK Pro October 1, 2021
‘Trust and pride’ in the military behind proposal to end Korean War, says Moon

‘Trust and pride’ in the military behind proposal to end Korean War, says Moon

South Korean president applauds ROK military advancements as he repeats calls for end-of-war declaration with DPRK

‘Trust and pride’ in the military behind proposal to end Korean War, says Moon
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 1, 2021
North Korea says it tested new ‘anti aircraft missile’ on Thursday

North Korea says it tested new ‘anti aircraft missile’ on Thursday

Test reportedly came on same day that Pyongyang revealed olive branch to Seoul to restart talks

North Korea says it tested new ‘anti aircraft missile’ on Thursday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 30, 2021
South Korea’s defense build-up and the desire for greater self-sufficiency
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South Korea’s defense build-up and the desire for greater self-sufficiency

Seoul's rising status has brought new challenges beyond North Korea, as its growing cooperation with Australia shows

South Korea’s defense build-up and the desire for greater self-sufficiency
Peter Lee
Peter Lee September 30, 2021
Nuclear weapons tempt Seoul, but the obstacles to armament are insurmountable

Nuclear weapons tempt Seoul, but the obstacles to armament are insurmountable

Despite growing North Korean threat, ROK nuclear ambitions face US opposition and risk incurring economic sanctions

Nuclear weapons tempt Seoul, but the obstacles to armament are insurmountable
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 29, 2021