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North Korea in December 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Timeline: From Kim’s plenum speech to updated plans for war with North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31
Expert round-up: What to make of North Korea’s New Year’s plenum readout
Kim Jong Un revealed little about foreign policy and military plans for 2022, while prioritizing agriculture
North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula
Final report on party plenum delivers no message to US, focuses on rural development and economic issues
Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time
Health issues likely played a role in abnormally inactive year for North Korean leader
Japan approves $1.2 billion for missile defense, eyeing North Korea threats
The funds are a part of $53.6 billion in defense spending that the cabinet has approved for the next 16 months
South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll
New survey finds most favor strengthening ties with US over North Korea, and US forces over acquiring nuclear weapons
Lee Jae-myung pledges to push for nuclear submarine against North Korean threats
Presidential candidate of South Korea’s ruling party also vows to complete OPCON transfer by end of his term
Seoul says it has ‘100% perfectly’ detected North Korean ballistic missiles
ROK ministries claim Moon administration’s DPRK policies have been a success, vow to resume inter-Korean detente
North Korea is farther from denuclearization than ever before
DPRK leader's next 10 years in power will see more nuclear advances, ensuring deterrence and diplomatic leverage