North Korea
Is the Coronavirus in North Korea, and if so, How?
On July 26, 2020, North Korea reported for the first time a case of a person suspected of having COVID-19. According to the Korean Central News Agency, a person with suspected virus symptoms “illegally crossed” the border of the DPRK on July 19. He was detected in Kaesong City, which is located close to the border with South Korea. His tests showed an inconclusive...
Secret Nuclear Sites of DPRK? Or is Everything Visible from Above?
Since 2018, North Korea has continued to adhere to its moratorium on nuclear, and medium- and long-range missile tests. This has created an impression that DPRK’s missile and nuclear weapons program has been put on hold. Still, analysts have been asking whether this is actually the case and the answer...
Wild Boars Continue to Spread ASF, but How did it Reach the Korean Peninsula?
Earlier, the author believed that South Korea deserved to be commended for its efforts in combating African swine fever (ASF within its borders, but the situation turned out to be more serious than previously thought. The following paragraphs provide an incomplete record of the growing number of dead wild boars found not...
