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North Korea Prepping for New Nuclear Test

South Korean media outlets expect a new North Korean nuclear test to occur any day now. Tensions between North Korea, the United States, and South Korea were exacerbated recently by the conducting of joint, annual drills between US and South Korean forces. Kim Jong un’s behavior of late has much of the world concerned about […]

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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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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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The Spectre of Juche: Is North Korea Capable of True Reform?

As his first year as Supreme Leader concludes, analysts have an overall mixed reaction to Kim Jong-un’s style of leadership. Promises of economic reform, innovations in propaganda that has made it more outward facing in nature, and the introduction of a first family with his marriage to Ri Sol-ju are just three of the highlights of the newest Kim’s first year. While the […]

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