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North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD

North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD

Pentagon cites deterrence against North Korea in its "rationale" for U.S. nuclear arsenal

North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 7, 2020
North Korea, a month in review – NKNews Podcast Ep.122
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North Korea, a month in review – NKNews Podcast Ep.122

Caroline Kearney talks us through some of the most important developments in March — and what to expect in April

North Korea, a month in review – NKNews Podcast Ep.122
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 7, 2020
ROK-U.S. cost-sharing talks: what’s at stake in the battle between the allies
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ROK-U.S. cost-sharing talks: what’s at stake in the battle between the allies

Amid broader efforts to get allies to pay more, a U.S. deal with South Korea could affect deals with Germany and Japan

ROK-U.S. cost-sharing talks: what’s at stake in the battle between the allies
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado April 3, 2020
North Korea’s claim of no COVID-19 cases “impossible”: Abrams

North Korea’s claim of no COVID-19 cases “impossible”: Abrams

North Korea continues to say it has no infections of the coronavirus within its borders

North Korea’s claim of no COVID-19 cases “impossible”: Abrams
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 2, 2020
Timeline: from North Korea coronavirus fears to a new bout of missile testing
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Timeline: from North Korea coronavirus fears to a new bout of missile testing

NK Pro timeline charts key events from March 1 - March 31

Timeline: from North Korea coronavirus fears to a new bout of missile testing
NK Pro
NK Pro April 1, 2020
North Korea raises prospect of “payback” on U.S. after Pompeo sanctions remarks

North Korea raises prospect of “payback” on U.S. after Pompeo sanctions remarks

New MFA director for dialogue with U.S. says Secretary of State revealed "scheme" to buy time through Kim-Trump talks

North Korea raises prospect of “payback” on U.S. after Pompeo sanctions remarks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 30, 2020
North Korea tests “super-large” rocket launcher: what we learned
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North Korea tests “super-large” rocket launcher: what we learned

The incredible testing activity this month by Pyongyang raises questions about what April might bring

North Korea tests “super-large” rocket launcher: what we learned
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 30, 2020
North Korea stresses deployment goals in missile test led by defense officials

North Korea stresses deployment goals in missile test led by defense officials

Kim Jong Un absent from coverage as Academy of Defense Science appeals to fulfill "major weapon production plans"

North Korea stresses deployment goals in missile test led by defense officials
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2020
COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely “not good,” South’s Prime Minister says

COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely “not good,” South’s Prime Minister says

Pyongyang yet to request inter-Korean cooperation on the issue, Chung Sye-kyun tells reporters in Seoul

COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely “not good,” South’s Prime Minister says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 27, 2020
Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be appointing any new Vice-Marshals any time soon

Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be appointing any new Vice-Marshals any time soon

The North Korean leader has not promoted anyone to the rank since Ri Myong Su in 2016

Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be appointing any new Vice-Marshals any time soon
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy March 27, 2020