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Who do North Koreans think started the Korean War?

Who do North Koreans think started the Korean War?

North Koreans find it so difficult to question the tale of U.S. / South Korean invasion, defector says

Who do North Koreans think started the Korean War?
Mina Yoon
Mina Yoon January 8, 2014
Regime activity limited and conservative in December

Regime activity limited and conservative in December

At the end of the year, leadership is consolidating power and may be shifting back to Songun

Regime activity limited and conservative in December
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 3, 2014
The potential for impending military confrontation in Korea

The potential for impending military confrontation in Korea

Future provocations in the West Sea could prove even more dangerous than in the past

The potential for impending military confrontation in Korea
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 20, 2013
Could North Korea win a war with South Korea or the U.S?

Could North Korea win a war with South Korea or the U.S?

Morale in once-patriotic military corps has plummeted, leaving little chance for success

Could North Korea win a war with South Korea or the U.S?
Mina Yoon
Mina Yoon December 18, 2013
North Korea: Opponents of Apartheid

North Korea: Opponents of Apartheid

DPRK, South Africa remain friendly despite latter's push for denuclearization

North Korea: Opponents of Apartheid
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young December 16, 2013
China ups security, conducts military training near N. Korea

China ups security, conducts military training near N. Korea

Jang Song Taek ouster raises concerns of defections, instability in Pyongyang’s closest ally

China ups security, conducts military training near N. Korea
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 12, 2013
Breaking in Baengnyeong: The world’s ‘most dangerous’ border

Breaking in Baengnyeong: The world’s ‘most dangerous’ border

Island nearest to North Korean shores has "frontline" reputation

Breaking in Baengnyeong: The world’s ‘most dangerous’ border
Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell December 11, 2013
Leadership priorities back to the military in October and November
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Leadership priorities back to the military in October and November

While new faces emerge, and a China trip is rumored, the North may be heading toward provocation

Leadership priorities back to the military in October and November
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 6, 2013
North Korea denounces South’s plan to buy stealth fighters

North Korea denounces South’s plan to buy stealth fighters

ROK Air Force hopes to overcome the North’s air and air defense strategy

North Korea denounces South’s plan to buy stealth fighters
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 6, 2013
Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman

Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman

Holding of elderly military veteran may be due to specific actions during Korean War

Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 3, 2013