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North Korea appoints new ambassador to Cuba

North Korea appoints new ambassador to Cuba

Five-month vacancy ends for top position at embassy reportedly involved in illicit arms trade

North Korea appoints new ambassador to Cuba
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi May 18, 2014
Japan-based U.S. Global Hawk drones to monitor North Korea and China

Japan-based U.S. Global Hawk drones to monitor North Korea and China

Drones will fill regional reconnaissance gaps, support interests of America’s Asian allies

Japan-based U.S. Global Hawk drones to monitor North Korea and China
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi May 14, 2014
Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?
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Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?

Aesthetic changes, media attention, and Kim’s flying habits have propaganda use for air services

Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi May 11, 2014
April full of personnel changes, military events
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April full of personnel changes, military events

Ascension of Hwang Pyong So to No. 2 slot caps month full of leadership transitions

April full of personnel changes, military events
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi May 5, 2014
Densely populated S. Korea makes military defense difficult – expert

Densely populated S. Korea makes military defense difficult – expert

Nuclear-armed, fully staffed North Korean military should not be taken lightly, defense strategist says

Densely populated S. Korea makes military defense difficult – expert
Elizabeth Jae
Elizabeth Jae May 1, 2014
North Korea emphasizes air force around Day of the Sun
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North Korea emphasizes air force around Day of the Sun

Regime seeks to remind people of air force’s relevance, build institutional confidence

North Korea emphasizes air force around Day of the Sun
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi April 29, 2014
The contradictions of Dresden

The contradictions of Dresden

Park’s position on joint military drills, denuclearization doom her proposal

The contradictions of Dresden
Tim Beal
Tim Beal April 25, 2014
Military Foundation Day shows regime’s commitment to armed forces

Military Foundation Day shows regime’s commitment to armed forces

Public holiday primarily propaganda to maintain military loyalty, national pride

Military Foundation Day shows regime’s commitment to armed forces
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi April 23, 2014
Why interest in the North Korean army is dropping

Why interest in the North Korean army is dropping

The informal economy means young people have other options for success

Why interest in the North Korean army is dropping
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 17, 2014
Political shuffling continues amid heightened military activity in March
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Political shuffling continues amid heightened military activity in March

Officials close to Kim, including his sister, continue rising in power and influence in regime

Political shuffling continues amid heightened military activity in March
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi April 3, 2014