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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs

Two Koreas engaging in “operational arms control” at an entry level: Seoul

Two Koreas engaging in “operational arms control” at an entry level: Seoul

"Concrete consultations" on the transformation of the disputed western maritime border now underway

Two Koreas engaging in “operational arms control” at an entry level: Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 13, 2018
No ICBMs on show at North Korea’s foundation day military parade

No ICBMs on show at North Korea’s foundation day military parade

Kim Jong Un oversees markedly low-key event in Pyongyang

No ICBMs on show at North Korea’s foundation day military parade
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 9, 2018
DPRK leader expresses “frustration” over doubts on denuclearization: Seoul

DPRK leader expresses “frustration” over doubts on denuclearization: Seoul

Kim also hopes to terminate "70-year history of hostility" with Washington within Trump's first term

DPRK leader expresses “frustration” over doubts on denuclearization: Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 6, 2018
What to look for at North Korea’s September 9 military parade
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What to look for at North Korea’s September 9 military parade

ICBMs, conventional weapons, and possible indications of mass production

What to look for at North Korea’s September 9 military parade
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda September 5, 2018
Easier said than done: obtaining a North Korean nuclear inventory
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Easier said than done: obtaining a North Korean nuclear inventory

Why getting a full listing of North Korea's programs will remain a challenge for the U.S.

Easier said than done: obtaining a North Korean nuclear inventory
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda September 3, 2018
Japan seeks to increase missile defense budget to counter North Korea

Japan seeks to increase missile defense budget to counter North Korea

Tokyo plans to increase spending from $1.2 billion to $4.9 billion to purchase new systems, upgrades

Japan seeks to increase missile defense budget to counter North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 31, 2018
Trump calls off Pompeo’s upcoming trip to North Korea

Trump calls off Pompeo’s upcoming trip to North Korea

U.S. President cited lack of progress on denuclearization, said trip could happen later

Trump calls off Pompeo’s upcoming trip to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 24, 2018
U.S. appoints new North Korea envoy, Pompeo to visit Pyongyang next week

U.S. appoints new North Korea envoy, Pompeo to visit Pyongyang next week

Pompeo and new appointee Stephen Biegun to visit Pyongyang next week

U.S. appoints new North Korea envoy, Pompeo to visit Pyongyang next week
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 23, 2018
North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA

North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA

UN nuclear watchdog notes progress at numerous DPRK nuclear sites

North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 21, 2018
To solve this impasse, the U.S. must meet North Korea in the middle

To solve this impasse, the U.S. must meet North Korea in the middle

Policymakers in Washington should offer sanctions relief in exchange for arms reduction

To solve this impasse, the U.S. must meet North Korea in the middle
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 14, 2018