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July 17, 2024

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Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death

Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death

Makeup of leader’s entourage during memorial service hints at recent promotions and possible purge, expert says

Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 17, 2023
North Korea converting cargo plane into military aircraft, imagery suggests
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North Korea converting cargo plane into military aircraft, imagery suggests

Air Koryo Il-76 plane with possible new rotodome could be used to detect enemy missiles, expert tells NK Pro

North Korea converting cargo plane into military aircraft, imagery suggests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 15, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: How successful is Yoon’s inter-Korean policy?

Next steps for North Korea: How successful is Yoon’s inter-Korean policy?

Survey of over 100 experts finds most consider Seoul’s approach ‘ineffective,’ with many saying tensions have worsened

Next steps for North Korea: How successful is Yoon’s inter-Korean policy?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 15, 2023
North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says

North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says

Source tells NK News that Pyongyang has been carrying out ‘blatant’ preparations this week for test

North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 15, 2023
Holiday gift guide: 2023’s best books on North Korea for all kinds of readers

Holiday gift guide: 2023’s best books on North Korea for all kinds of readers

New works offer fresh insight into the DPRK, from a deep dive into the military to a memoir of growing up in Pyongyang

Holiday gift guide: 2023’s best books on North Korea for all kinds of readers
Oliver Jia
Oliver Jia December 14, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: How can the West and ROK influence Pyongyang?

Next steps for North Korea: How can the West and ROK influence Pyongyang?

Over 100 experts weigh in on the best policy toward the DPRK, with a plurality endorsing direct engagement and diplomacy

Next steps for North Korea: How can the West and ROK influence Pyongyang?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 14, 2023
US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea

US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea

Washington designates fourth ship and companies involved in alleged arms shipping operation that’s still ongoing

US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 13, 2023
Why China’s military could back North Korea in a conflict on the peninsula
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Why China’s military could back North Korea in a conflict on the peninsula

Beijing’s support for DPRK is unlikely to extend to intervention — unless it can divert US in Taiwan contingency

Why China’s military could back North Korea in a conflict on the peninsula
Peter Ward
Peter Ward December 11, 2023
US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns

US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns

Pyongyang points finger at Seoul for breakdown of military agreement but omits its own role in deal’s collapse

US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 11, 2023
How North Korean support for Russia and Hamas compels Seoul to pivot West
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How North Korean support for Russia and Hamas compels Seoul to pivot West

Inter-Korean tensions are spilling beyond peninsula as ROK moves to strengthen security ties with Europe and Israel

How North Korean support for Russia and Hamas compels Seoul to pivot West
Francis Shin
Francis Shin December 8, 2023
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