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North Korea’s Naval Ambitions: A Strategic Shift 

North Korea’s Naval Ambitions: A Strategic Shift 

By Jihoon Yu
Historically, North Korea has focused primarily on developing land-based military strength. However, several factors are driving Pyongyang to enhance its naval power. 

Why Did North Korea Register – and Deregister – 13 Submarines With the IMO?

Why Did North Korea Register – and Deregister – 13 Submarines With the IMO?

By Jihoon Yu
Assessing the strategic intentions and regional security implications of Pyongyang's puzzling decision.
North Korea Unveils New Nuclear-Capable Submarine

North Korea Unveils New Nuclear-Capable Submarine

By Kim Tong-hyung
Kim Jong Un attended the launch ceremony for North Korea’s first nuclear attack submarine, but Seoul says the North is exaggerating the sub’s capabilities.

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 Is Back, But North Korea Should Still Prepare for Leadership Transition

Kim Jong Un Is Back, But North Korea Should Still Prepare for Leadership Transition

By Cui Lei
Kim’s reappearance ends the current round of rumors, but health concerns will linger.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

South Korea’s P-8A Decision

South Korea’s P-8A Decision

By Sukjoon Yoon
The Republic of Korea Navy’s choice boiled down to two factors: doctrine and capability.

South Korea Mulls Purchase of 4 Advanced US Sub Killer Planes

South Korea Mulls Purchase of 4 Advanced US Sub Killer Planes

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following Pyongyang’s latest missile test, Seoul is considering boosting its anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Is North Korea Building a New Ballistic Missile Submarine?

Is North Korea Building a New Ballistic Missile Submarine?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Kim Jong-un’s new diesel-electric ballistic missile submarine has purportedly been under construction since 2009.

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