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DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official

DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official

North Korean official Kwon Jong Gun accused U.S. of seeking confrontation, trying to extinguish "spark" of dialogue

DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 6, 2019
South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND

South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND

Confirmation follows unverified local media reports that Washington and Seoul had agreed to suspend Vigilant Ace drills

South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 5, 2019
North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the October 1-October 31 period

North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro November 4, 2019
Malicious code found in DPRK-linked media website

Malicious code found in DPRK-linked media website

Attack script was quickly removed, South Korean security firm said

Malicious code found in DPRK-linked media website
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 4, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s third successful MRLS test this year
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What to make of North Korea’s third successful MRLS test this year

As diplomacy has stalled, Pyongyang has enhanced its already-formidable conventional war-fighting capability

What to make of North Korea’s third successful MRLS test this year
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda November 2, 2019
North Korean media coverage of the October 31 weapons test: some oddities
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North Korean media coverage of the October 31 weapons test: some oddities

The country's ruling party daily portrayed the latest missile launch as necessary for economic construction

North Korean media coverage of the October 31 weapons test: some oddities
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee November 1, 2019
North Korean missile developments not “grave threat” to South, official says

North Korean missile developments not “grave threat” to South, official says

National Security Adviser Chung Eui-yong stresses South's "superior" defense technology following MLRS test by the North

North Korean missile developments not “grave threat” to South, official says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 1, 2019
North Korean media hails “perfection” of new Multiple Launch Rocket System

North Korean media hails “perfection” of new Multiple Launch Rocket System

Kim Jong Un "expressed satisfaction" over test of super-large multiple rocket launcher, but was not reported present

North Korean media hails “perfection” of new Multiple Launch Rocket System
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 31, 2019
DOD hopes to return to North Korea, resume search for U.S. remains next spring

DOD hopes to return to North Korea, resume search for U.S. remains next spring

DPAA making “overtures” to return in 2020 but North Korean Army has yet to agree, spokesperson tells NK News

DOD hopes to return to North Korea, resume search for U.S. remains next spring
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 29, 2019
DOD has identified remains of 41 soldiers returned from DPRK last year: report

DOD has identified remains of 41 soldiers returned from DPRK last year: report

Despite public commitment by Trump and Kim, repatriations of Korean War veterans’ remains have stopped since July 2018

DOD has identified remains of 41 soldiers returned from DPRK last year: report
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 25, 2019