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“Traitors” and “dogs”: a brief history of North Korean leaflets in the South

“Traitors” and “dogs”: a brief history of North Korean leaflets in the South

North Korea has been sending anti-South leaflets over the border for years, and plans to send millions more very soon

“Traitors” and “dogs”: a brief history of North Korean leaflets in the South
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 22, 2020
North Korea preparing for military parade in October, South Korea says

North Korea preparing for military parade in October, South Korea says

News follows signs of military parade preparation at Mirim training grounds earlier this year

North Korea preparing for military parade in October, South Korea says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 22, 2020
North Koreans ready to rain “leaflet bombs” down on South Korea: state media

North Koreans ready to rain “leaflet bombs” down on South Korea: state media

Pyongyang promises to "terrorize" South Koreans with upcoming propaganda campaign

North Koreans ready to rain “leaflet bombs” down on South Korea: state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 19, 2020
Despite rising inter-Korean tensions, South Korean indifference in border area

Despite rising inter-Korean tensions, South Korean indifference in border area

On North Korean side of border, life also appears to continue as normal – with few signs of military presence

Despite rising inter-Korean tensions, South Korean indifference in border area
Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source
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Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source

Reinforced pavement being laid above Okryu Bridge supports on westbound lane, following work on other side last month

Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 18, 2020
How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions

How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions

The DPRK's recent provocations are regrettable, but the ROK is better equipped and better prepared for what comes next

How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions
Chun In-bum
Chun In-bum June 18, 2020
South Korea will not tolerate insults, aggression from the North: Blue House

South Korea will not tolerate insults, aggression from the North: Blue House

ROK army also warns DPRK will "pay the price" should it escalate tensions

South Korea will not tolerate insults, aggression from the North: Blue House
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 17, 2020
North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition

North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition

Recap of event calls it “latest punishment measure”, says DPRK “will set the intensity” for further action

North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 16, 2020
North Korea to deploy troops, resume military drills in demilitarized areas

North Korea to deploy troops, resume military drills in demilitarized areas

Pyongyang also says it rejected request from Seoul to send a special envoy in a bid to easing souring tensions

North Korea to deploy troops, resume military drills in demilitarized areas
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 16, 2020
North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech

North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech

Research brief says Kim Il Sung University using American software STK to run satellite simulations

North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 16, 2020