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North Korea stresses deployment goals in missile test led by defense officials

North Korea stresses deployment goals in missile test led by defense officials

Kim Jong Un absent from coverage as Academy of Defense Science appeals to fulfill "major weapon production plans"

North Korea stresses deployment goals in missile test led by defense officials
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2020
COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely “not good,” South’s Prime Minister says

COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely “not good,” South’s Prime Minister says

Pyongyang yet to request inter-Korean cooperation on the issue, Chung Sye-kyun tells reporters in Seoul

COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely “not good,” South’s Prime Minister says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 27, 2020
Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be appointing any new Vice-Marshals any time soon

Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be appointing any new Vice-Marshals any time soon

The North Korean leader has not promoted anyone to the rank since Ri Myong Su in 2016

Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be appointing any new Vice-Marshals any time soon
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy March 27, 2020
Ten years since Cheonan sinking, Seoul mulls naming new frigate after the ship

Ten years since Cheonan sinking, Seoul mulls naming new frigate after the ship

South Korean defense minister says ship sank because of "North Korea's ambush provocation"

Ten years since Cheonan sinking, Seoul mulls naming new frigate after the ship
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 26, 2020
Top North Korean party departments spotlighted in rare visit to soldiers

Top North Korean party departments spotlighted in rare visit to soldiers

Following artillery drills last week, Central Committee department cadres convey leader’s thanks, give gifts to soldiers

Top North Korean party departments spotlighted in rare visit to soldiers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 26, 2020
North Korea’s two-pronged approach: reading missiles and Kim Yo Jong’s statement
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North Korea’s two-pronged approach: reading missiles and Kim Yo Jong’s statement

Pyongyang made clear its intent to continue weapons development, despite acknowledging Kim-Trump ties

North Korea’s two-pronged approach: reading missiles and Kim Yo Jong’s statement
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 22, 2020
The return of the KN-24: unpacking North Korea’s March 21 missile test
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The return of the KN-24: unpacking North Korea’s March 21 missile test

Pyongyang's missile ambitions show no signs of abating

The return of the KN-24: unpacking North Korea’s March 21 missile test
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 22, 2020
North Korea hails successful test of “tactical guided weapon” on Saturday

North Korea hails successful test of “tactical guided weapon” on Saturday

DPRK leader orders military to "further build up" strike capabilities following likely KN-24 test

North Korea hails successful test of “tactical guided weapon” on Saturday
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 21, 2020
Kim Jong Un oversees artillery strike contest by North Korean army: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversees artillery strike contest by North Korean army: KCNA

Western front exercise is the second of its kind this month, aimed at determining combat readiness

Kim Jong Un oversees artillery strike contest by North Korean army: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 20, 2020
North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test

North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test

Rodong Sinmun hails "ground-breaking turning point" in DPRK's national defense capabilities

North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 18, 2020