Mitch Shin
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North Korea Says It Launched 4 Strategic Cruise Missiles
North Korea claims to have tested cruise missiles a day after the South Korea-U.S. tabletop drills. → Read More
North Korea Displays ICBMs, Tactical Nuclear Units at Military Parade
North Korea celebrated the 75th anniversary of the KPA’s founding through a military parade. → Read More
Why Is North Korea Supporting Russia on Ukraine?
In her latest statement, Kim Yo Jong blamed the United States for “escalating the war” by sending tanks to Ukraine. → Read More
Kim Jong Un Sends New Year’s Cards to Xi and Putin
North Korean state media reported that Kim Jong Un sent New Year’s cards to leaders of various countries, including China and Russia. → Read More
North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles as Part of Military Satellite Test
A day after it launched two MRBMs, North Korea confirmed that it was an important test for the development of a reconnaissance satellite. → Read More
North Korea Says It Successfully Tested High-Thrust Solid-Fuel Motor
On Friday, North Korea showed why it has been silent over the last few weeks – and what comes next in 2023. → Read More
North Korea is biding time before it conducts 7th nuclear test, experts say
North Korea tested dozens of missiles last week but it is uncertain when its seventh nuclear test will take place. Some experts say Kim Jong Un is biding his time. → Read More
What's behind Kim Jong Un's recent missile activity? Experts weigh in
Since the last week of September North Korea has fired and tested seven ballistic missiles. Experts point to several reasons for the recent uptick in Kim Jong Un's military activity. → Read More
South Korean president skips in-person meeting with Pelosi, causing controversy
Speaker Pelosi's visit to South Korea has sparked controversy among Korean public. Many are critical President Yoon Suk-yeol didn't meet her in person, instead they spoke by phone. → Read More
Kim Jong Un still not ready to conduct nuclear test, experts say
As the world waits for Kim Jong Un to test a seventh nuclear weapon, analysts believe there are several factors that have so far delayed the expected launch. → Read More
As Kim Jong Un prepares for nuclear test, Biden approach to North Korea is failing, experts warn
President Biden's policy on North Korea has yet to change the behavior of Kim Jong Un. Analysts argue that a more decisive approach is needed to tame the North Korea's dictators nuclear appetite. → Read More
Kim Jong Un Convenes 3rd Enlarged Meeting of WPK’s Military Commission
Kim Jong Un discussed major agendas of his country’s military with his officials, raising speculation that a seventh nuclear test is imminent. → Read More
What does North Korea's Kim Jong Un want from the Biden administration?
North Korea has maintained its historically hostile "strength to strength" policy against the U.S., and Kim seems to be working on that assumption when it comes to the Biden administration. → Read More
What challenges is Biden administration facing with new South Korean administration?
Amid growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, President Biden is visiting South Korea from May 20 to May 22 to have a summit meeting with the new conservative South Korean President → Read More
What to Expect From Yoon Suk-yeol’s Policy on North Korea
The incoming Yoon administration will change Seoul’s overtures on North Korea issues. As a result, the arms race will likely be intensified in the coming years. → Read More
North Korea Confirms Test of Its New Hwasong-17 ICBM
In response, the U.S. imposed new sanctions on the entities and individuals of North Korea and Russia involved in the North’s missile program. → Read More
With Beijing Winter Olympics Concluded, North Korea Resumes Missile Test
North Korea is back to missile tests after taking a hiatus during the Beijing Games. → Read More
North Korea Conducts Its Sixth Round of Missile Tests This Month
Is North Korea trying to draw attention from the U.S. by testing missiles? → Read More
North Korea Signals Will to Cross US Red Line Amid Deadlocked Nuclear Talks
In a Politburo meeting held on Wednesday, North Korea implied that its “confidence-building measures” can be withdrawn after the U.S. imposed sanctions over its ballistic missile tests. → Read More
After Resuming Trade With China, North Korea Fires Another 2 Ballistic Missiles
A day after a North Korean train crossed the border to get goods from China, the country conducted its fourth missile test in two weeks. → Read More