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September 27, 2024

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Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears

Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears

SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack

Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 17, 2024
North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more
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North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more

NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses Kim Jong Un’s centrifuge inspection, upcoming SPA meeting and more trash balloons

North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
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Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show

NK Pro analysis finds North Korean leader looked at old satellite images of HQ as part of infiltration forces training

Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim September 16, 2024
Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
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Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US

Experts divided on purpose of visit, citing domestic priorities, deterrence and US election as potential drivers

Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 16, 2024
North Korean arms shipments to Russia are Ukraine’s ‘worst problem,’ Kyiv says

North Korean arms shipments to Russia are Ukraine’s ‘worst problem,’ Kyiv says

Spy chief says DPRK weapons ‘really make a difference’ on front lines, day after top Russian official meets Kim Jong Un

North Korean arms shipments to Russia are Ukraine’s ‘worst problem,’ Kyiv says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US

Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US

Rare glimpse into WMD program showcases North Korea’s ability to expand arsenal, and its ‘irreversible’ nuclear status

Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 13, 2024
Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Sergei Shoigu’s visit will contribute to implementation of mutual defense treaty signed earlier this year, Moscow says

Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 13, 2024
North Korea slams expanding UN Command as a threat, warns of ‘counteraction’

North Korea slams expanding UN Command as a threat, warns of ‘counteraction’

DPRK foreign ministry denounces recent meeting of military force, vows to continue support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korea slams expanding UN Command as a threat, warns of ‘counteraction’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 13, 2024
North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
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North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant

Nuke facility toured by Kim Jong Un is likely Kangson site near Pyongyang, analysis by James Martin Center suggests

North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes

Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes

Photos reveal use of new centrifuges, while North Korean leader also oversees special ops training and missile test

Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2024