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Kim Jong Un leads meeting on ‘war deterrent’ and ‘intensifying’ party education

Kim Jong Un leads meeting on ‘war deterrent’ and ‘intensifying’ party education

The DPRK discussed how to address issues in the "political and ideological life" of party officials, the KCNA reported

Kim Jong Un leads meeting on ‘war deterrent’ and ‘intensifying’ party education
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis July 18, 2020
UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

The change is likely due to a clerical error, but reveals that the UK Treasury is behind on a DPRK official's title

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2020
Friends forever? The China-North Korea defense treaty turns 59

Friends forever? The China-North Korea defense treaty turns 59

The pact's anniversary means only one year until the two allies' defense commitments are due to be renewed

Friends forever? The China-North Korea defense treaty turns 59
James Fretwell
James Fretwell July 11, 2020
North Korean media hails 2017 ICBM launch on anniversary

North Korean media hails 2017 ICBM launch on anniversary

Pyongyang had previously refrained from open praise for the "historic" July 4 Hwasong-14 test

North Korean media hails 2017 ICBM launch on anniversary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 3, 2020
Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans
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Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30

Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans
NK Pro
NK Pro July 3, 2020
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30

North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro July 2, 2020
North Korea says will bolster nuclear deterrent, slams U.S. on war anniversary

North Korea says will bolster nuclear deterrent, slams U.S. on war anniversary

5500-word report by DPRK foreign ministry says U.S. has left it no choice but to counter "nuclear with nuclear"

North Korea says will bolster nuclear deterrent, slams U.S. on war anniversary
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020
“Kim Jong Un and the Bomb”: how to live with a nuclear North Korea

“Kim Jong Un and the Bomb”: how to live with a nuclear North Korea

Ahead of the release of his new book, analyst Ankit Panda discusses diplomacy, deterrence, and the DPRK's future

“Kim Jong Un and the Bomb”: how to live with a nuclear North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 25, 2020
Volte-face: What explains Kim Jong Un’s sudden change of heart?
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Volte-face: What explains Kim Jong Un’s sudden change of heart?

North Korea seems to be adopting a wait-and-see stance towards the South

Volte-face: What explains Kim Jong Un’s sudden change of heart?
Christopher Green
Christopher Green June 24, 2020
North Korea’s Central Military Commission: Kim Jong Un promotes a new generation
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North Korea’s Central Military Commission: Kim Jong Un promotes a new generation

Recent promotions hint at preparations for long-range artillery rocket and ballistic missile deployment

North Korea’s Central Military Commission: Kim Jong Un promotes a new generation
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston June 24, 2020