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U.S. Senate confirms Mark Esper as new defense secretary

U.S. Senate confirms Mark Esper as new defense secretary

Esper previously said he considers North Korea the most pressing security challenge

U.S. Senate confirms Mark Esper as new defense secretary
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 23, 2019
Revealed: North Korea’s likely new submariner training center
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Revealed: North Korea’s likely new submariner training center

Ongoing construction speaks to the DPRK's broader plans to expand its submarine fleet's capability

Revealed: North Korea’s likely new submariner training center
Dave Schmerler July 23, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s “newly-built” submarine inspection
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What to make of North Korea’s “newly-built” submarine inspection

This week's visit it is a stark reminder of the progress the DPRK has made as diplomacy has stalled

What to make of North Korea’s “newly-built” submarine inspection
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda July 23, 2019
Kim Jong Un inspects “newly-built” submarine, state media says

Kim Jong Un inspects “newly-built” submarine, state media says

New vessel potentially a successor to DPRK's Sinpo/Gorae-class submarine: analyst

Kim Jong Un inspects “newly-built” submarine, state media says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 22, 2019
What Russia stands to gain from closer military ties with North Korea

What Russia stands to gain from closer military ties with North Korea

Strengthening ties with DPRK likely part of wider security effort in Russia's Asia-Pacific periphery

What Russia stands to gain from closer military ties with North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna July 8, 2019
Russian deputy defense minister to discuss military cooperation in Pyongyang

Russian deputy defense minister to discuss military cooperation in Pyongyang

Planned visit follows Putin’s repeated emphasis on DPRK security guarantees

Russian deputy defense minister to discuss military cooperation in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 2, 2019
Shanahan resigns, Trump names Mark Esper as new acting defense secretary

Shanahan resigns, Trump names Mark Esper as new acting defense secretary

Esper previously said North Korea is Washington's most immediate challenge

Shanahan resigns, Trump names Mark Esper as new acting defense secretary
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 18, 2019
North Korean media: South Korea must stop “hostile acts” if it wants dialogue

North Korean media: South Korea must stop “hostile acts” if it wants dialogue

"A wide road to cooperation and exchanges will open" should military tensions ease: Uriminzokkiri

North Korean media: South Korea must stop “hostile acts” if it wants dialogue
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 14, 2019
Revealed: Evidence of Kim Jong Un university location, ties to tech industry
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Revealed: Evidence of Kim Jong Un university location, ties to tech industry

New construction also underway at Kim Jong Un National Defense University

Revealed: Evidence of Kim Jong Un university location, ties to tech industry
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 7, 2019
North Korean party daily slams “reckless” South Korean military, civil drills

North Korean party daily slams “reckless” South Korean military, civil drills

Ulchi Taeguk exercise violated September's inter-Korean military agreement, Rodong Sinmun says

North Korean party daily slams “reckless” South Korean military, civil drills
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 7, 2019