War With South Korea Unlikely? Examining North Korea's Economic Shifts Kim Jong-un's "war readiness" statements, which began in earnest at the 8th Party Congress in December last year, have increased in intensity in the new year and have been accompanied by military provocations. There are many experts at home and abroad who are predicting a possible war.
Military's Expectations for North Korea's Next Moves Shin Won-sik "Provocation Signs Hard to Guess Like Cheonan" Hacking Could Trigger Social Disruption Amid observations that North Korea could launch a provocation targeting "major political events in hostile countries," including the South Korean general election and the U.S. presidential election, Defense Minister Shin Won-sik has a variety of possibilities in mind .
South Korea Views Kim Jong Un's Daughter as the 'Next Leader' Cho Tae-yong, nominee for National Intelligence chief, also cites Kim Ju-ae as a possible successor While Cho Tae-yong, nominee for National Intelligence chief, cites Kim Ju-ae, daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as a possible successor, former Deputy Defense Minister Shin Beom-chul said, "She is the most likely successor at this point."
North Korea's Warning: 'We Are in a War!' - Expect High-Intensity ProvocationsNorth Korea may reveal new weapons, conduct nuclear tests, and intensify Reconnaissance General Bureau operations.
U.S. Expresses Concerns on Russian Tech Transfer to North KoreaThe U.S. expresses concern over potential technology transfer from Russia to North Korea regarding its military satellite launch plan.
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