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Ten years since Cheonan sinking, Seoul mulls naming new frigate after the ship

Ten years since Cheonan sinking, Seoul mulls naming new frigate after the ship

South Korean defense minister says ship sank because of "North Korea's ambush provocation"

Ten years since Cheonan sinking, Seoul mulls naming new frigate after the ship
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 26, 2020
Top North Korean party departments spotlighted in rare visit to soldiers

Top North Korean party departments spotlighted in rare visit to soldiers

Following artillery drills last week, Central Committee department cadres convey leader’s thanks, give gifts to soldiers

Top North Korean party departments spotlighted in rare visit to soldiers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 26, 2020
North Korea’s two-pronged approach: reading missiles and Kim Yo Jong’s statement
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North Korea’s two-pronged approach: reading missiles and Kim Yo Jong’s statement

Pyongyang made clear its intent to continue weapons development, despite acknowledging Kim-Trump ties

North Korea’s two-pronged approach: reading missiles and Kim Yo Jong’s statement
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 22, 2020
The return of the KN-24: unpacking North Korea’s March 21 missile test
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The return of the KN-24: unpacking North Korea’s March 21 missile test

Pyongyang's missile ambitions show no signs of abating

The return of the KN-24: unpacking North Korea’s March 21 missile test
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 22, 2020
North Korea hails successful test of “tactical guided weapon” on Saturday

North Korea hails successful test of “tactical guided weapon” on Saturday

DPRK leader orders military to "further build up" strike capabilities following likely KN-24 test

North Korea hails successful test of “tactical guided weapon” on Saturday
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 21, 2020
Kim Jong Un oversees artillery strike contest by North Korean army: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversees artillery strike contest by North Korean army: KCNA

Western front exercise is the second of its kind this month, aimed at determining combat readiness

Kim Jong Un oversees artillery strike contest by North Korean army: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 20, 2020
North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test

North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test

Rodong Sinmun hails "ground-breaking turning point" in DPRK's national defense capabilities

North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 18, 2020
North Korean missile activity unaffected by global COVID-19 fears: U.S. official

North Korean missile activity unaffected by global COVID-19 fears: U.S. official

"Day-to-day operations" in DPRK continue as normal, Admiral Charles A. Richard tells journalist

North Korean missile activity unaffected by global COVID-19 fears: U.S. official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 17, 2020
Upgrades, activity ongoing at North Korea’s satellite control center: imagery
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Upgrades, activity ongoing at North Korea’s satellite control center: imagery

Facilities in Pyongyang under construction since mid-2017 may be planned “space environment testing base”

Upgrades, activity ongoing at North Korea’s satellite control center: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2020
U.S. “fairly certain” coronavirus has already spread to North Korea: Abrams

U.S. “fairly certain” coronavirus has already spread to North Korea: Abrams

Pyongyang has not reported any cases of COVID-19 in the DPRK so far

U.S. “fairly certain” coronavirus has already spread to North Korea: Abrams
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 13, 2020