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North Korean Leader Guides Central Military Commission Meeting
April 11, 2023

North Korean Leader Guides Central Military Commission Meeting

By Mitch Shin
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  
February 08, 2023

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

By Mitch Shin
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
December 06, 2022

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

By Mitch Shin
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
October 14, 2022

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

By Mitch Shin
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
June 23, 2022

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

By Mitch Shin
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
September 09, 2021

The Worsening Plight of North Korean Soldiers

By Gabriela Bernal
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
January 27, 2021

The Tactical Implications of North Korea’s Military Modernization

By Liang Tuang Nah
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?
January 01, 2021

North Korea Without Nukes: How Does It Measure Up?

By Joost Oliemans
Evaluating North Korea’s conventional military strength.

Ankit Panda on Kim Jong Un and the Bomb
July 01, 2020

Ankit Panda on Kim Jong Un and the Bomb

By Shannon Tiezzi
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?
November 29, 2018

Is North Korea’s MiG-29 Fleet Growing?

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

North Korea and the Prestige Dilemma
November 02, 2018

North Korea and the Prestige Dilemma

By Kristian McGuire
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?
August 08, 2017

Why Did the UAE Purchase Weapons From North Korea?

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

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