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Look for North Korea to put satellite in orbit after latest reconnaissance test
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Look for North Korea to put satellite in orbit after latest reconnaissance test

Pyongyang could frame future launch with civilian pretext as it pushes forward military modernization campaign

Look for North Korea to put satellite in orbit after latest reconnaissance test
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 3, 2022
North Korean diplomat takes podium at UN to blame US for war in Ukraine

North Korean diplomat takes podium at UN to blame US for war in Ukraine

DPRK Ambassador to UN Kim Song defends ally Russia as dozens of other countries condemn Moscow’s invasion

North Korean diplomat takes podium at UN to blame US for war in Ukraine
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 2, 2022
North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far

North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far

DPRK foreign ministry dismisses concerns about ‘respect for sovereignty’ as it blames US for NATO expansion

North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 1, 2022
ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea

ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea

Yoon Suk-yeol and Lee Jae-myung accuse each other of mocking Ukraine by drawing parallels to inter-Korean tensions

ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 28, 2022
South Korea confirms missile interceptor test, draws lessons from Ukraine crisis

South Korea confirms missile interceptor test, draws lessons from Ukraine crisis

Meeting of top defense officials follows North Korea’s test of a ‘reconnaissance satellite’ on Sunday

South Korea confirms missile interceptor test, draws lessons from Ukraine crisis
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2022
North Korea says it tested ‘reconnaissance satellite’ systems

North Korea says it tested ‘reconnaissance satellite’ systems

State media does not disclose appearance of projectile launched Sunday as part of the satellite test

North Korea says it tested ‘reconnaissance satellite’ systems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2022
North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul

North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul

South Korean authorities express regret that latest launch comes amid crisis in Ukraine

North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2022
Thousands of North Korean troops training for military parade: Satellite imagery
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Thousands of North Korean troops training for military parade: Satellite imagery

High-resolution image confirms trucks arrived at key military base, suggesting parade will take place within eight weeks

Thousands of North Korean troops training for military parade: Satellite imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2022
Local North Korean party officials gather for big ideology meeting: Imagery

Local North Korean party officials gather for big ideology meeting: Imagery

Upcoming conference appears to be part of Kim Jong Un’s efforts to enforce strict ideological cohesion at all levels

Local North Korean party officials gather for big ideology meeting: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 25, 2022
Top South Korean presidential candidates pitch North Korea policies to the world

Top South Korean presidential candidates pitch North Korea policies to the world

New essays from Yoon Suk-yeol and Lee Jae-myung sketch out different views on foreign policy and DPRK denuclearization

Top South Korean presidential candidates pitch North Korea policies to the world
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 25, 2022