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North Korea slams Yoon as ‘fascist dictator’ in 1st report on martial law crisis
State media largely sticks to facts but paints South Korea as ‘chaotic’ and lacking strong leadership
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Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet
MiG-29s and Su-27s likely pose little threat to ROK but show lengths DPRK must go to revitalize outdated air force
Why North Korea’s ambitious satellite plans have come crashing down to Earth
In interview, Markus Schiller explains why DPRK won’t launch three satellites in 2024 but hasn’t necessarily failed
Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses claims that ROK military put soldiers on alert for DPRK ‘situation’ before martial law
Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law
NK News and Korea Pro unpack the South Korean leader’s decision and how North Korea could exploit the political unrest
Balloon ban, border fencing and broadcasting television into North Korea
NK News’ Ifang Bremer discusses the latest leaflet launches and mysterious TV channels targeting DPRK viewers
Urs Gerber: Why inter-Korean relations are back to square one
Retired major general discusses his time as head of Swiss Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission in Panmunjom
North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses
NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks Kim Jong Un’s speech to military commanders and what Moscow may be sending for troops
Sean King: Why Trump’s reelection could see Kim Jong Un visit the White House
Former US government official discusses Trump’s administration picks and their stances on peninsula issues
Get Behind The Headlines
How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles
Indigenous capability will complement US assets like THAAD, with implications for ties with China
Where things stand with the diplomatic community in North Korea
In first of two-part series, NK Pro documents status of every foreign embassy in Pyongyang after years of COVID closures
Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea
Hopes for South Korean arms shipments to counter DPRK troops in Russia evaporate as Yoon faces impeachment
Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
NK Pro investigation finds 25 Russian companies joined Pyongyang trade fair, in some cases to promote sensitive goods
With Assad’s ouster, North Korea loses a key partner in the Middle East
Fall of Damascus to rebels could derail ties and shows dangers of depending on Russia, further justifying self-reliance
What to expect from North Korea if Yoon Suk-yeol is impeached
DPRK seized on Park Geun-hye’s ouster but may opt for different path this time after revising stance toward South Korea
North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
Satellite imagery shows new construction at anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile plants after extended delays
South Korea’s only defector lawmaker says he opposes Yoon’s impeachment
In interview, North Korean escapee Park Choong-kwon criticizes martial law but says impeachment sets bad precedent
