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Earthquake in North Korea Signals Possible Nuclear Test

The United States Geological Survey detected a 4.9 magnitude earthquake in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.   South Korean sources confirm a ‘man-made’ explosion in North Korea, with the USGS placing the epicenter near known DPRK nuclear testing sites.   China’s Earthquake Administration and Japan’s Meteorological Agency also confirmed reports of an earthquake, with […]

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Japan Launches 2 Intelligence Satellites Amid Tensions with North Korea

Japan launched two intelligence satellites, an operational radar satellite and an experimental optical probe, into orbit.   Both of the satellites were launched atop the Japanese-produced H-IIA rocket and were planned long before North Korea’s latest missile test and international provocations.   Japan’s intelligence satellite program began in 1998 after North Korea successfully launched a […]

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North Korea Declares Martial Law, Signaling Possible Nuclear Test

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has declared a state of martial law according to a news release by the Joongang Daily with Kim Jong-un telling his troops to be prepared for war. The nuclear test was expected on February 16 in order to celebrate the birthday of departed Dear Leader Kim Jong-il but these […]

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North Korea and the Opportunity for a Chinese-Led Solution

Often the People’s Republic of China takes a lenient stance towards its ally the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which is why it was surprising that China signed a UNSC resolution condemning North Korea’s missile tests and authorizing the imposition of further sanctions on the regime in Pyongyang.   China’s willingness to rein in its […]

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Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Tests Long-Range Ballistic Missile According to South Korea and Japan

The defense ministries of Japan and South Korea report that they have detected a long-range rocket launch out of North Korea, bringing to a close days of speculation as to when the North would fire off its latest controversial test rocket, likely ratcheting up tensions and pressure on concerned parties to reign in the North’s […]

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