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U.S. Congress moves to block Trump from pulling troops out of South Korea

U.S. Congress moves to block Trump from pulling troops out of South Korea

Lawmakers say U.S. military presence on peninsula "nonnegotiable" in any talks with Pyongyang

U.S. Congress moves to block Trump from pulling troops out of South Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 10, 2019
How North Korea is making the most of its aging air force
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How North Korea is making the most of its aging air force

The DPRK has upgraded emergency landing strips and built runways at all of the leader's major palaces, imagery reveals

How North Korea is making the most of its aging air force
Jacob Bogle
Jacob Bogle December 6, 2019
North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats

North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats

Reacting to Trump's recent comments about using force against DPRK, Choe Son Hui warns of a "very dangerous challenge"

North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 5, 2019
Timeline: from tensions over drills to a mystery “Christmas gift”
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Timeline: from tensions over drills to a mystery “Christmas gift”

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from November 1 - December 3

Timeline: from tensions over drills to a mystery “Christmas gift”
NK Pro
NK Pro December 5, 2019
Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA

Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA

Senior army leader's comments follow Trump's remarks that U.S. is still willing to use military force if necessary

Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 4, 2019
North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the November 1-November 30 period

North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro December 3, 2019
North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan

North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan

PM spokesperson declines to comment on DPRK’s apparent missile strike threat against Japan

North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 2, 2019
Friends disunited: breaking down an increasingly-tense U.S.-ROK alliance

Friends disunited: breaking down an increasingly-tense U.S.-ROK alliance

Friction surrounding cost-sharing negotiations should not overshadow Korea's strategic importance to the U.S.

Friends disunited: breaking down an increasingly-tense U.S.-ROK alliance
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy November 27, 2019
From North Carolina to North Korea and beyond: meeting a U.S. defector in Japan

From North Carolina to North Korea and beyond: meeting a U.S. defector in Japan

Charles Robert Jenkins spent 39 years in the DPRK, working as everything from translator to silver screen star

From North Carolina to North Korea and beyond: meeting a U.S. defector in Japan
Oliver Jia
Oliver Jia November 27, 2019
Opportunity costs: SMA talks aren’t all about U.S. penny-pinching
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Opportunity costs: SMA talks aren’t all about U.S. penny-pinching

The U.S. is advocating a regional multilateral security strategy to which Seoul should want to financially contribute

Opportunity costs: SMA talks aren’t all about U.S. penny-pinching
Kevin Shepard
Kevin Shepard November 26, 2019