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North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024

North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro November 4, 2024
New North Korean ICBM delivers big political message, and likely bigger payloads
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New North Korean ICBM delivers big political message, and likely bigger payloads

Solid-fuel Hwasong-19 may be step toward multiple warhead missile, as DPRK seeks to compel US to drop disarmament goal

New North Korean ICBM delivers big political message, and likely bigger payloads
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda November 1, 2024
North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet

North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet

Leader Kim Jong Un hails 'absolutely irreversible' nuclear weapons program after successful launch on Thursday

North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 1, 2024
US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement

US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement

Experts say emphasis on ‘delaying’ DPRK nuke development marks significant shift in allies’ policy messaging

US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 31, 2024
How North Korea-Russia ties will challenge next US president, no matter who wins
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How North Korea-Russia ties will challenge next US president, no matter who wins

Denuclearization hopes have withered amid war in Ukraine, but Washington still has ways to influence Pyongyang

How North Korea-Russia ties will challenge next US president, no matter who wins
John Petrushka
John Petrushka October 31, 2024
North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says

North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says

First test in 2024 of missile designed to strike US sets performance records, comes days before American election

North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 31, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

North Korean leader demands quicker launch capabilities for long-range missiles targeting US at underground facility

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2024
Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown

Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown

In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship

Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 15, 2024
Ukraine says it destroyed North Korean weapons in attack on Russian arms depot

Ukraine says it destroyed North Korean weapons in attack on Russian arms depot

Latest drone strike comes as Moscow dismisses claims that DPRK soldiers are in Donbas as fake news

Ukraine says it destroyed North Korean weapons in attack on Russian arms depot
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 11, 2024
How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’

How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’

Pyongyang likes that ASEAN doesn’t ‘dance to US tune,’ but return to nuke testing could thwart greater engagement

How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal October 11, 2024