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Shanahan resigns, Trump names Mark Esper as new acting defense secretary

Shanahan resigns, Trump names Mark Esper as new acting defense secretary

Esper previously said North Korea is Washington's most immediate challenge

Shanahan resigns, Trump names Mark Esper as new acting defense secretary
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 18, 2019
North Korean media: South Korea must stop “hostile acts” if it wants dialogue

North Korean media: South Korea must stop “hostile acts” if it wants dialogue

"A wide road to cooperation and exchanges will open" should military tensions ease: Uriminzokkiri

North Korean media: South Korea must stop “hostile acts” if it wants dialogue
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 14, 2019
Revealed: Evidence of Kim Jong Un university location, ties to tech industry
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Revealed: Evidence of Kim Jong Un university location, ties to tech industry

New construction also underway at Kim Jong Un National Defense University

Revealed: Evidence of Kim Jong Un university location, ties to tech industry
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 7, 2019
North Korean party daily slams “reckless” South Korean military, civil drills

North Korean party daily slams “reckless” South Korean military, civil drills

Ulchi Taeguk exercise violated September's inter-Korean military agreement, Rodong Sinmun says

North Korean party daily slams “reckless” South Korean military, civil drills
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 7, 2019
North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro June 4, 2019
Canada deploys military assets to monitor North Korean sanctions enforcement

Canada deploys military assets to monitor North Korean sanctions enforcement

Two vessels and a monitoring aircraft will join combined efforts in the region

Canada deploys military assets to monitor North Korean sanctions enforcement
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 3, 2019
U.S., South Korea agree to end Freedom Guardian joint military drill

U.S., South Korea agree to end Freedom Guardian joint military drill

Exercise previously took place every August, was canceled last year amid diplomatic détente

U.S., South Korea agree to end Freedom Guardian joint military drill
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 3, 2019
Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA

Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA

Statement also says Washington maintains "evil ambition to conquer the DPRK by force"

Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 30, 2019
North Korea’s “Songun Iskander” test: what observers might have missed

North Korea’s “Songun Iskander” test: what observers might have missed

Both the U.S. and South Korea must own up to the threat the DPRK's new missiles pose

North Korea’s “Songun Iskander” test: what observers might have missed
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy May 29, 2019
How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.73
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How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.73

The Heritage Foundation's Bruce Klingner talks arms control, sanctions, and the ROK-U.S. alliance

How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.73
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 27, 2019