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Yoon Suk-yeol backs ‘preemptive strike’ to stop North Korean hypersonic attacks

Yoon Suk-yeol backs ‘preemptive strike’ to stop North Korean hypersonic attacks

North Korea claims to have tested two hypersonic missiles since September, with Tuesday’s test a probable third

Yoon Suk-yeol backs ‘preemptive strike’ to stop North Korean hypersonic attacks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 11, 2022
Back with a bang: North Korea’s missile test is a sign of things to come in 2022
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Back with a bang: North Korea’s missile test is a sign of things to come in 2022

Short-range missile launches present new challenges to existing defense systems, but Kim knows he can get away scot-free

Back with a bang: North Korea’s missile test is a sign of things to come in 2022
James Fretwell
James Fretwell January 5, 2022
Superpowers declare nuclear war ‘must never be fought,’ stress disarmament

Superpowers declare nuclear war ‘must never be fought,’ stress disarmament

Joint statement by five nuclear nations, including US and China, does not address North Korea denuclearization

Superpowers declare nuclear war ‘must never be fought,’ stress disarmament
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 4, 2022
North Korea in December 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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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

North Korea in December 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro January 3, 2022
Timeline: From Kim’s plenum speech to updated plans for war with North Korea
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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

Timeline: From Kim’s plenum speech to updated plans for war with North Korea
NK Pro
NK Pro January 3, 2022
Expert round-up: What to make of North Korea’s New Year’s plenum readout

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

Expert round-up: What to make of North Korea’s New Year’s plenum readout
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Chaewon Chung January 1, 2022
North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula

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

North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim January 1, 2022
Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time

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

Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2021
Trouble a-brewin’: Overlooked North Korea developments set to boil over in 2022

Trouble a-brewin’: Overlooked North Korea developments set to boil over in 2022

Missile launches stole spotlight, but nuclear reactor restart, food problems and other issues don’t bode well for future

Trouble a-brewin’: Overlooked North Korea developments set to boil over in 2022
James Fretwell
James Fretwell December 31, 2021
Japan approves $1.2 billion for missile defense, eyeing North Korea threats

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

Japan approves $1.2 billion for missile defense, eyeing North Korea threats
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi December 30, 2021
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