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Situation with North Korea is ‘ripe’ for diplomatic resolution: US commander

Situation with North Korea is ‘ripe’ for diplomatic resolution: US commander

Admiral Charles Richard is “very confident” in U.S. military’s ability to deter North Korean threat

Situation with North Korea is ‘ripe’ for diplomatic resolution: US commander
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 23, 2021
South Korea to spend $37.6 million on drone destroyers

South Korea to spend $37.6 million on drone destroyers

The drones will monitor airports and nuclear power plants, but could have implications for defense against North Korea

South Korea to spend $37.6 million on drone destroyers
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 19, 2021
North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade
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North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade

Satellite imagery shows construction at airfield near the Chinese border — possibly to tackle extreme drop in imports

North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2021
South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment

South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment

The move comes after the ROK military was put in the hot seat for failing to quickly detain a man crossing the border

South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 15, 2021
US fears North Korea can rattle power plants and hospitals through cyberattacks

US fears North Korea can rattle power plants and hospitals through cyberattacks

Pyongyang will be a “disruptive player” as its cyberattack and weapons capabilities grow, US intelligence report says

US fears North Korea can rattle power plants and hospitals through cyberattacks
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 14, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s record of April missile tests raises prospect of launches, reveals

Kim Jong Un’s record of April missile tests raises prospect of launches, reveals

North Korea could use April 15 holiday to reveal new ballistic-missile submarine or test weapons

Kim Jong Un’s record of April missile tests raises prospect of launches, reveals
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 13, 2021
US and South Korea sign military cost-sharing deal after years of heated talks

US and South Korea sign military cost-sharing deal after years of heated talks

Some analysts say the deal marks a return to a strong U.S.-ROK alliance after contentious negotiations with Trump

US and South Korea sign military cost-sharing deal after years of heated talks
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 9, 2021
North Korean missile experts suspected of supporting Iran’s weapons programs: UN
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North Korean missile experts suspected of supporting Iran’s weapons programs: UN

Panel identifies 13 DPRK technicians accused of visiting Iran, describes transfer of critical missile parts

North Korean missile experts suspected of supporting Iran’s weapons programs: UN
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 6, 2021
North Korea in March 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in March 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 2, 2021
South Korea’s silence on North Korean missile testing is disservice to nation

South Korea’s silence on North Korean missile testing is disservice to nation

Seoul shouldn't be breathing a sigh of relief when American policymakers don’t respond to short-range tests

South Korea’s silence on North Korean missile testing is disservice to nation
Jumin Lee
Jumin Lee March 30, 2021