The report by CSIS CSISKoreaChair Victor Cha
on a recent satellite image of the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility indicates that North Korea continues to be committed to maintaining the general health of the facility.

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Russia’s veto is arguably the 4th step in a systematic effort to undermine the UN sanctions regime on North Korea:

1) stopping compliance of 10 UNSCR sanctions
2) blocking new UNSCRs
3) calling for sunset clauses within the existing sanctions regime
4) vetoing renewal of PoE’s

ICYMI | Tune into the CSIS #ImpossibleState as Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo discuss the April 10 national assembly election results, how the election will affect President Yoon's foreign policy, and the outlook as moving forward.

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Check-out our new landing page on CSIS Beyond Parallel of our imagery studies and policy analyses by
@VictorDcha and other experts looking at renewed military ties between Russia and DPRK, and the impact of the Ukraine War on Korea!⬇️
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Given recent events at Tikhoretsk Munitions Storage Facility, and ongoing satellite observations, Tikhoretsk is likely to remain crucial for handling North Korean munitions sent to Russia for the Ukraine conflict.

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ICYMI | It's not too late to watch CSIS #TheCapitalCable for a special discussion on South Korea’s 2024 National Assembly election, with Dr. Kim Jiyoon, a distinguished political analyst celebrated for her expertise in electoral analysis!

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What are the results and implications of last week's South Korean general election?

New analysis by CSIS Victor Cha & CSISKoreaChair here ⬇️
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CSIS Asia Program is excited to announce that Dr. Siddharth Mohandas will join @CSIS and our program as a non-resident senior associate. For more information, please see the press release:
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North Korea has reportedly been preparing to launch its second reconnaissance satellite. Recent satellite imagery suggests that a launch was planned but canceled for unknown reasons.

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Latest satellite image over Sohae Satellite Launching Station shows a new parking area created by the road leading to the coastal launch pad, where North Korea is reportedly expected to launch its second reconnaissance satellite.

There have been no notable changes at the

'The 3/5 (180 seats) of the 300 seats would have also allowed the DP by itself to have the initiative when it comes to legislation - Yes, this could be vetoed by the president in this case. But obviously, it would have taken a political toll. If you have the national assembly