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Kim Jong Un’s arms factory visits show sanctions not halting weapons advances
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Kim Jong Un’s arms factory visits show sanctions not halting weapons advances

Mass-production capabilities are wake-up call to how well North Korea has adapted defense ambitions to sanctions regime

Kim Jong Un’s arms factory visits show sanctions not halting weapons advances
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda August 10, 2023
Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories
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Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories

Analysis shows most facilities are in remote munitions hub, as North Korea pours resources into mass production

Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 9, 2023
Why North Korea’s partnership with Libya was not built to last
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Why North Korea’s partnership with Libya was not built to last

Pariah status drew disparate states together, but they pursued nuclear programs with very different goals

Why North Korea’s partnership with Libya was not built to last
Balazs Szalontai
Balazs Szalontai August 8, 2023
North Korea modernizes major tank plant, paving way for mass production
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North Korea modernizes major tank plant, paving way for mass production

DPRK tested new main battle tank and missile launchers near Kusong factory in sign construction was tied to development

North Korea modernizes major tank plant, paving way for mass production
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 7, 2023
Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Leader tells weapon makers ‘to unleash their creative wisdom’ as preparations for war become more urgent

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko August 6, 2023
North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023

North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro August 3, 2023
Timeline: From a US soldier’s border crossing to North Korea’s military parade
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Timeline: From a US soldier’s border crossing to North Korea’s military parade

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 - July 31

Timeline: From a US soldier’s border crossing to North Korea’s military parade
NK Pro
NK Pro August 3, 2023
North Korea appears to test rocket engine as it preps for next satellite launch
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North Korea appears to test rocket engine as it preps for next satellite launch

Imagery suggests test sought to troubleshoot launch vehicle that failed in late May, amid renovations at spaceport

North Korea appears to test rocket engine as it preps for next satellite launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 2, 2023
Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade
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Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade

In 2nd parade of year, DPRK showcased more new tech for visiting delegations but dialed back on long-range missiles

Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans July 31, 2023
World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
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World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade

New drone, missile platform and tank rolled through Pyongyang for Victory Day, while ICBMs underwhelmed

World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans July 31, 2023
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