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South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops
North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ
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Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads
Images show North Korea is still in process of digging up sections of road and railways to sever ties to South
Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
No brings experience on weapons procurement as shakeup coincides with reported ROK drone interception failure
Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value
Senior expert at US Institute of Peace discusses why the Korean problem remains unresolved some 70 years on
Breaking down North Korea’s claims about alleged South Korean drone incursion
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Ifang Bremer discuss who was behind the incident and what it means for inter-Korean ties
Jihyun Park: A woman’s journey from North Korea to British politics
The defector-activist discusses her two escapes from the DPRK and her fight for global recognition of North Korea issues
Seoul’s ‘monster missile’ and a defector’s attempt to return to North Korea
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses South Korea’s Armed Forces Day and a man’s detainment after stealing a bus to cross DMZ
Youngah Lee: Why a ‘peace regime’ must come before unification with North Korea
Head of progressive civic group explains why she believes US military presence stands in way of better inter-Korean ties
Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses how Shigeru Ishiba will approach North Korea and warnings about cyberattacks
Get Behind The Headlines
How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unficiation strategy entertains offensive military goals
North Korea has increasingly signaled nukes are not just for deterrence as it tests weapons designed for war with South
Among our people: The reunification relics North Korea wants to purge, in photos
Symbols of inter-Korean unity have long been pervasive in the DPRK, from stamps and street names to the Mass Games
On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate
DPRK has put troops on standby many times under Kim Jong Un, usually avoiding conflict if Seoul respects its red lines
Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown
In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship
North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns
Kum Ya has anchored outside Vladivostok for two months since visiting Rason, a key hub for DPRK weapons shipments
Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’
While South Korean military likely behind infiltration, possible NGO involvement raises risk of uncontrolled escalation
Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s letters, criticism of NATO, claims of bumper harvest and a new envoy
How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’
Pyongyang likes that ASEAN doesn’t ‘dance to US tune,’ but return to nuke testing could thwart greater engagement
