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North Korea
Is North Korea Really ‘Rattled’ By the U.N. Prison Camp Inquiry?
By Clint Richards
Some analysts believe the U.S. prisoner release shows Pyongyang is worried about an ICC hearing.
Report: Kim Jong-un Executes Another Powerful Aide
By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Kyong Ok of North Korea’s powerful Organization and Guidance Department has reportedly been executed.
US General: North Korea Can Miniaturize Nuke Warheads
By Zachary Keck
The top U.S. military officer in Korea says that Pyongyang can place a nuclear warhead on a ballistic missile.
Malaysia Stops Lighthouse Construction in Disputed Waters
By Ankit Panda
Plus, U.S. and South Korea delay OPCON transfer, PLAN adds a mine countermeasure vessel, and life in North Korea. Weekend links.
South Korea Scraps 'Christmas Tower' Near North Korean Border
By Ankit Panda
North Korea had long seen the tower as a tool of psychological warfare.
North Korea Bans All Tourism Over Ebola Concerns
By Zachary Keck
“The country’s closed" until further notice, a travel agency specializing in North Korea said.
North Korea Lashes Out as International Criminal Court Threat Looms
By Ankit Panda
A North Korean diplomat strongly rejected accusations that human rights violations are taking place in North Korea.
North Korea Says US Trying to ‘Ignite a Nuclear War’
By Zachary Keck
North Korea slammed former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s new memoir, and said it is ready for nuclear war.
How Capitalism Conquered North Korea
By Zachary Keck
Plus, American maritime strategy, offset strategies, and extended deterrence. Some general interest links.
Kim Jong-un Treated by Foreign Doctor
By Zachary Keck
A French doctor was flown into North Korea last month to treat Kim Jong-un for a leg injury.
US Marine Investigated in Killing of Transgender Filipino
By Ankit Panda
Plus, images of the J-10B, North Korea threatens not to return U.S. troop remains, and more. Mid-week links.
Kim Jong-un's Reappearance Shows North Korea’s New Transparency
By Zachary Keck
Kim Jong-un's absence and resurfacing provide another example of North Korea becoming more transparent under his rule.