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North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the November 22-December 31 period

North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Chloe Joo January 4, 2019
What an OPCON transfer could mean for the U.S.-South Korea Alliance
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What an OPCON transfer could mean for the U.S.-South Korea Alliance

A transfer of command would likely strengthen, not weaken, the allies

What an OPCON transfer could mean for the U.S.-South Korea Alliance
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado December 25, 2018
James Mattis resigns as Trump’s Secretary of Defense

James Mattis resigns as Trump’s Secretary of Defense

In resignation letter, Mattis says defense secretary should have views "better aligned" with POTUS

James Mattis resigns as Trump’s Secretary of Defense
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 20, 2018
Our top 5 most popular episodes in 2018 – NKNews Podcast Ep. 50
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Our top 5 most popular episodes in 2018 – NKNews Podcast Ep. 50

From Anna Fifield to Thae Yong-ho, these NK News podcasts were the most popular so far

Our top 5 most popular episodes in 2018 – NKNews Podcast Ep. 50
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot December 16, 2018
NK media denounces Seoul for increasing defense budget, warns of consequence

NK media denounces Seoul for increasing defense budget, warns of consequence

Increased military budget roughly 125% value of North Korea's entire GNI

NK media denounces Seoul for increasing defense budget, warns of consequence
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 14, 2018
New U.S. government report lists N. Korea as “long-range” threat

New U.S. government report lists N. Korea as “long-range” threat

Report cites North Korea's continued weapon and ballistic missile development

New U.S. government report lists N. Korea as “long-range” threat
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 13, 2018
Two Koreas begin verifying removal of DMZ guard posts: defense ministry

Two Koreas begin verifying removal of DMZ guard posts: defense ministry

North and South Korean soldiers "peacefully" move across MDL for first time since it emerged

Two Koreas begin verifying removal of DMZ guard posts: defense ministry
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 12, 2018
MDA successfully tests jointly produced U.S. – Japan interceptor

MDA successfully tests jointly produced U.S. – Japan interceptor

Improved interceptor could provide additional defense capabilities for North Korean missiles

MDA successfully tests jointly produced U.S. – Japan interceptor
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 11, 2018
Who’s deceiving whom? Open source North Korea under the microscope

Who’s deceiving whom? Open source North Korea under the microscope

NYT coverage of think-tank report risks credibility of open-source research on North Korea

Who’s deceiving whom? Open source North Korea under the microscope
Joshua H. Pollack
Joshua H. Pollack December 11, 2018
Two Koreas discuss artillery gunports & warning broadcasts on West sea: MND

Two Koreas discuss artillery gunports & warning broadcasts on West sea: MND

DPRK side alleged by local media to be in conflict with parts of September military agreement

Two Koreas discuss artillery gunports & warning broadcasts on West sea: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 11, 2018