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North Korea Weakly Flexes Military Muscles Ahead of Party Congress
By John Power
Two failed missile launches were a bid to boost Kim Jong-un's prestige ahead of a rare party meeting.
US Deploys F-22 Stealth Fighters to South Korea to Deter Pyongyang
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. military flew four F-22 aircraft over South Korea amid growing tensions with North Korea.
After North Korea Rocket Launch, China Pushes Back Against THAAD
By Shannon Tiezzi
In official statements and media commentaries, China keeps making the case against THAAD.
South Korea’s Bluff on Pyongyang’s Rocket Launch
By John Power
South Korea threatened to shoot down North Korea's projectile, despite apparently lacking the capability to do so.
A New Baseline for North Korea Policy: What the Next US President Needs to Know
By Van Jackson
To manage the North Korea challenge, we need to challenge the old images and preconceptions we have.
North Korea's Missile Launch Threat Raises the Stakes
By Bruce Klingner
Pyongyang's allegedly impending missile launch emphasizes the need for stronger action by Washington and its allies.
Experts: North Korea's Not Preparing for a Satellite Launch
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite rumors, satellite imagery analyzed by 38 North suggests a launch is not going to happen on October 10.
South Korea, China React to Rumors of Upcoming North Korean Satellite Launch
By Shannon Tiezzi
China has warned against the launch, while South Korea promises to seek UN action if the North launches a rocket.
Why North Korea Is So Freaked out by US-ROK Drills
By David Eunpyoung Jee
Why North Korea hates ROK-US joint exercises so much -- and how these drills could be even better for the alliance.
What Does North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Tell Us?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Some say it could be a sign of Pyongyang’s growing capabilities.
North Korea Fires Missiles in Japan’s Direction
By James Pach
Pyongyang continues a series of missile launches, prompting a protest from Japan.
Japan Orders Military to Shoot Down North Korean Missiles
By Zachary Keck
Japan's decision to shoot down North Korean missiles comes as Pyongyang readies its fourth nuclear test.