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North Korea Tests More Cruise Missiles as Kim Jong Un Calls for War Readiness

Kim Tong-hyung — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:34:00 +0900

North Korea’s fourth round of cruise missile tests in 2024 came hours after state media reported that Kim had inspected unspecified naval projects at a shipyard in Nampho.

Preventing a Worst-Case Scenario on the Korean Peninsula

James Park — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:25:00 +0900

Pyongyang’s increased hostility and Seoul’s unyielding posture have set the stage for 2024 to be a dangerous year.

North Korean Leader Guides Central Military Commission Meeting

Mitch Shin — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:33:00 +0900

While ghosting daily calls with South Korea, North Korea reaffirmed its clear intention to beef up its nuclear capabilities.

Kim Jong Un Stirs Up Loyalty of KPA Officers Ahead of Military Parade

Mitch Shin — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:37:00 +0900

In a speech marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean People’s Army (KPA), leader Kim Jong Un urged his military to faithfully inherit the revolutionary and fighting spirit.

North Korea Fires Artillery Over South Korea-US Live-Fire Drills

Mitch Shin — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 22:19:00 +0900

For two consecutive days, North Korea fired artillery shells in response to South Korea-U.S. joint live-fire drills.

Following Spate of Artillery Fire, North Korea Warns of the South’s Military Activities

Mitch Shin — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:02:00 +0900

A day after it announced testing of a long-range strategic cruise missile, North Korea fired about 560 artillery shots and a short-range ballistic missile.

Kim Jong Un Convenes 3rd Enlarged Meeting of WPK’s Military Commission

Mitch Shin — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0900

Kim Jong Un discussed major agendas of his country’s military with his officials, raising speculation that a seventh nuclear test is imminent.

The Worsening Plight of North Korean Soldiers

Gabriela Bernal — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:59:00 +0900

Soldiers are going beyond robbing homes and are now even targeting food storage facilities run by government agencies

The Tactical Implications of North Korea’s Military Modernization

Liang Tuang Nah — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:34:00 +0900

Displays of new North Korean military equipment are likely meant to implement deterrence via posturing, with no real impact on the regional balance of power.

North Korea Without Nukes: How Does It Measure Up?

Joost Oliemans — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 02:10:00 +0900

Evaluating North Korea’s conventional military strength.

Ankit Panda on Kim Jong Un and the Bomb

Shannon Tiezzi — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:11:00 +0900

An interview with Panda about his new book, and the past and future of North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs.

Is North Korea’s MiG-29 Fleet Growing?

Abraham Ait — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:35:00 +0900

License production contracts with Russia and technical assistance deals may be strengthening North Korea’s air force.

North Korea and the Prestige Dilemma

Kristian McGuire — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 22:06:00 +0900

Security guarantees are one thing, but will Pyongyang ever give up the national prestige of having nuclear weapons?

Why Did the UAE Purchase Weapons From North Korea?

Samuel Ramani — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 22:18:00 +0900

Why a U.S. Gulf ally maintains a covert military trade with Pyongyang.

Why Did North Korea's Defense Minister Vanish?

38 North / Alexandre Mansourov — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0900

The reason for General Hyon Yong-chol's disappearance -- and his fate -- remains a mystery.

How Worried Should Seoul Be About North Korea's Missiles?

Tae-jun Kang — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:09:00 +0900

Does South Korea need THAAD to defend against Pyongyang's missiles?

North Korea's New Anti-Ship Missile: 'Cutting Edge' Threat or No?

Ankit Panda — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 08:23:00 +0900

Just how deadly is North Korea's new anti-ship missile?

What Does North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Tell Us?

Prashanth Parameswaran — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:15:00 +0900

Some say it could be a sign of Pyongyang’s growing capabilities.

Dealing with North Korea – What Comes Next?

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:01:03 +0900

Given the irreconcilable positions on denuclearization and levels of mistrust, it will be a long, tough road.

North Korea Update: More U.S. Military Might Moves into Position

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:22:58 +0900

The Sea-Based X-Band Radar, the USS John S. McCain and F-22′s are now part of the picture.

How to Deter North Korea: Personal Deterrence?

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:41:14 +0900

North Korean threats and provocative language have many on edge. Is it time for a more personal level of deterrence?

North Korea’s Daily Double

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:55:55 +0900

A day before its 3rd nuclear test the DPRK allegedly tested engines for its missile program.

North Korea’s Nuclear Test: A Silver Lining?

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:29:55 +0900

North Korea’s third nuclear test could have some interesting geopolitical repercussions.

Anti-Access on the Korean Peninsula

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:16:48 +0900

North Korea confronts probably the hardest anti-access challenge of any coastal defender.

North Korea's Nuclear War Plan: "Go Nuts" and 'Dig in"

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:30:04 +0900

With a small nuclear arsenal, Pyongyang may need to adopt a truly frightening atomic doctrine.