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North Korea’s “Songun Iskander” test: what observers might have missed

North Korea’s “Songun Iskander” test: what observers might have missed

Both the U.S. and South Korea must own up to the threat the DPRK's new missiles pose

North Korea’s “Songun Iskander” test: what observers might have missed
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy May 29, 2019
How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.73
Podcast

How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.73

The Heritage Foundation's Bruce Klingner talks arms control, sanctions, and the ROK-U.S. alliance

How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.73
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 27, 2019
North Korea’s seven Furies: what’s got Kim Jong Un hot under the collar?

North Korea’s seven Furies: what’s got Kim Jong Un hot under the collar?

From Seoul's duplicity to politically-naive advisers, the DPRK leader has plenty to be upset about

North Korea’s seven Furies: what’s got Kim Jong Un hot under the collar?
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek May 24, 2019
Almost three months on, what’s changed since the Hanoi summit?
NK PRO

Almost three months on, what’s changed since the Hanoi summit?

NK Pro timeline charts the key developments since February

Almost three months on, what’s changed since the Hanoi summit?
NK Pro
NK Pro May 22, 2019
What a series of North Korean missile tests means for South Korea’s defense

What a series of North Korean missile tests means for South Korea’s defense

The new weapons pose a major threat — and undermine efforts towards peace on the peninsula

What a series of North Korean missile tests means for South Korea’s defense
Chun In-bum
Chun In-bum May 16, 2019
Trump says “nobody’s happy” with North Korea’s second missile launch

Trump says “nobody’s happy” with North Korea’s second missile launch

U.S. President says Washington looking at the launch "very seriously right now"

Trump says “nobody’s happy” with North Korea’s second missile launch
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 9, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities
NK PRO

Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities

The month also saw some major political events and a summit in Vladivostok

Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities
Trump suggests South Korea should assume full cost of joint defense with the U.S.

Trump suggests South Korea should assume full cost of joint defense with the U.S.

Officials directed to “ask for the rest” of the money, President tells rally Wednesday

Trump suggests South Korea should assume full cost of joint defense with the U.S.
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 9, 2019
North Korean military slams South Korean response to weekend weapons test

North Korean military slams South Korean response to weekend weapons test

KPA spokesperson rejects ROK claims that Saturday launch violated spirit of military agreement

North Korean military slams South Korean response to weekend weapons test
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 8, 2019
Joint U.S.-North Korea remains recovery will not go ahead this year, DoD says

Joint U.S.-North Korea remains recovery will not go ahead this year, DoD says

DPAA reports Pyongyang ceased communications on the issue following failed Hanoi summit

Joint U.S.-North Korea remains recovery will not go ahead this year, DoD says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 8, 2019