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What’s Driving North Korea’s Frantic Military Development?

What’s Driving North Korea’s Frantic Military Development?

By Jung Jae-wook
Kim Jong Un is attempting to circumvent discontent at home with a strong show of military prowess. It's a dangerous game.

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles After US Flies Bomber During Drills

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles After US Flies Bomber During Drills

By Hyung-jin Kim
Hours after the U.S. flew a B-1B bomber to the Korean Peninsula as part of field exercises with South Korea, the North launched two short-range ballistic missiles.
North Korea Fires 2 SRBMs Amid South Korea-US Marine Drills

North Korea Fires 2 SRBMs Amid South Korea-US Marine Drills

By Mitch Shin
North Korea continued launching ballistic missiles as South Korea and the United States carried out their large-scale Ssangyong exercise.

North Korea Says It Tested New Underwater Nuclear Attack System

North Korea Says It Tested New Underwater Nuclear Attack System

By Mitch Shin
North Korea said it tested a new “unmanned underwater nuclear attack craft” as the South Korea-U.S. drills drew to a close.

North Korea Says It Conducted Tactical Nuclear Attack Drill

North Korea Says It Conducted Tactical Nuclear Attack Drill

By Mitch Shin
Three days after it launched an ICBM, North Korea conducted a nuclear counterattack simulation as a response to the ongoing South Korea-U.S. joint military drills.

China Expresses ‘Grave Concern’ Over South Korea-US Military Drills

China Expresses ‘Grave Concern’ Over South Korea-US Military Drills

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing is throwing its weight behind Pyongyang’s claim that its missile tests are a necessary defensive response.

North Korea Fires 2 SRBMs as US, South Korea Conduct Military Drills

North Korea Fires 2 SRBMs as US, South Korea Conduct Military Drills

By Mitch Shin
A day after the South Korea-U.S. joint military drills kicked off, North Korea fired two SRBMs toward its eastern coast as a corresponding measure.
North Korea Says It Test-fired 2 Submarine-Launched Strategic Cruise Missiles

North Korea Says It Test-fired 2 Submarine-Launched Strategic Cruise Missiles

By Mitch Shin
After holding a Central Military Commission meeting, North Korea continued its preemptive response to the South Korea-U.S. joint military drills.

Kim Jong Un Guides North Korean Missile Launch

Kim Jong Un Guides North Korean Missile Launch

By Mitch Shin
Three days before the South Korea-U.S. combined military exercises kick off, North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles toward its western coast.

North Korea Says It Launched 4 Strategic Cruise Missiles

North Korea Says It Launched 4 Strategic Cruise Missiles

By Mitch Shin
North Korea claims to have tested cruise missiles a day after the South Korea-U.S. tabletop drills.

Promise and Perils for the Japan-South Korea-US Trilateral in 2023

Promise and Perils for the Japan-South Korea-US Trilateral in 2023

By Hanna Foreman and Andrew Yeo
Aside from longstanding historical issues, the three countries will face challenges in sustaining coordination on North Korea and China policy. 
North Korea Vows to Increase Nuclear Arsenal

North Korea Vows to Increase Nuclear Arsenal

By Mitch Shin
Amid the strengthening military alliance between South Korea and the United States, Kim Jong Un vowed to expand his country's nuclear arsenal.  

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