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North Korean media’s latest weapon test coverage suggests further escalation
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North Korean media’s latest weapon test coverage suggests further escalation

Events over the past week suggest the DPRK may be on an escalatory path

North Korean media’s latest weapon test coverage suggests further escalation
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 10, 2020
Kim Jong Un oversees mixed artillery and rocket system “strike drill”: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversees mixed artillery and rocket system “strike drill”: KCNA

"Counterattack capability" military exercises are third attended by DPRK leader in last two weeks

Kim Jong Un oversees mixed artillery and rocket system “strike drill”: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 9, 2020
North Korea fires three unidentified projectiles from east coast: JCS

North Korea fires three unidentified projectiles from east coast: JCS

Launches comes one week after DPRK's first missile tests of 2020

North Korea fires three unidentified projectiles from east coast: JCS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 8, 2020
North Korea warns of “grave response” to EU states’ condemnation of missile test

North Korea warns of “grave response” to EU states’ condemnation of missile test

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson defends DPRK's "usual training of our military" earlier in the week

North Korea warns of “grave response” to EU states’ condemnation of missile test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Oliver Hotham March 7, 2020
North Korea’s long-range missiles threaten U.S., Esper tells Senators

North Korea’s long-range missiles threaten U.S., Esper tells Senators

Esper's comments follow Trump saying he had "no reaction" to DPRK's short-range missile tests this week

North Korea’s long-range missiles threaten U.S., Esper tells Senators
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 4, 2020
Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
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Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - March 2

Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
NK Pro
NK Pro March 4, 2020
North Korean media coverage of Monday’s military drill maintains domestic angle
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North Korean media coverage of Monday’s military drill maintains domestic angle

State media’s restrained handling suggests Pyongyang will continue to focus on internal affairs for the time being

North Korean media coverage of Monday’s military drill maintains domestic angle
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 3, 2020
A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign
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A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign

Monday's "long-range artillery" drill by the DPRK could mark the beginning of a sustained period of military activity

A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 3, 2020
North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between February 1 and February 29

North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro March 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA

State media says weapons tests helped improve readiness and accuracy of soldiers

Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 2, 2020