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North Korea’s new Multiple Launch Rocket System: a closer look
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North Korea’s new Multiple Launch Rocket System: a closer look

Images appear to show a 600mm MLRS system and suggest three, not two, rockets were launched

North Korea’s new Multiple Launch Rocket System: a closer look
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda September 11, 2019
Kim Jong Un guided another test of new “super-large” MLRS on Tuesday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided another test of new “super-large” MLRS on Tuesday: KCNA

System now reportedly "finally verified," though DPRK leader hints that more testing may be required

Kim Jong Un guided another test of new “super-large” MLRS on Tuesday: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 10, 2019
North Korea in August 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in August 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro September 2, 2019
Seoul allocates $1 billion to inter-Korean fund to realize “peace economy”

Seoul allocates $1 billion to inter-Korean fund to realize “peace economy”

South Korean military simultaneously unveils its over KRW50 trillion defense budget

Seoul allocates $1 billion to inter-Korean fund to realize “peace economy”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 29, 2019
Washington “concerned” about North Korea’s missile tests: Esper

Washington “concerned” about North Korea’s missile tests: Esper

Though the U.S. will not overreact, new defense secretary adds

Washington “concerned” about North Korea’s missile tests: Esper
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 28, 2019
Two Koreas should resolve security issues at joint military committee: Seoul

Two Koreas should resolve security issues at joint military committee: Seoul

Anonymous official adds that criticism from North Korean state media does not mark a "new situation"

Two Koreas should resolve security issues at joint military committee: Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 27, 2019
What South Korea’s termination of the GSOMIA means for North Korea policy

What South Korea’s termination of the GSOMIA means for North Korea policy

Experts weigh in on the impact of the ROK decision to end an intelligence-sharing deal with Tokyo

What South Korea’s termination of the GSOMIA means for North Korea policy
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 23, 2019
Interpreting North Korea’s criticism of the U.S. in latest official, media commentaries
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Interpreting North Korea’s criticism of the U.S. in latest official, media commentaries

Shift in North Korea’s criticism from South Korea to the U.S. seems to be a tactical move prior to talks resumption

Interpreting North Korea’s criticism of the U.S. in latest official, media commentaries
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee August 22, 2019
“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief

“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief

Mark Esper says he doesn't trust DPRK leader, "verifiable" agreement needed

“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily

Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily

Recent joint military drills "compelled" DPRK to test new weapons, Rodong Sinmun says

Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 21, 2019