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North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 18, 2024

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Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads
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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

Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads
Colin Zwirko
Colin ZwirkoOct 17, 2024
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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

Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
Colin Zwirko
Colin ZwirkoOct 17, 2024
Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
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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

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How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unficiation strategy entertains offensive military goals
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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

How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unficiation strategy entertains offensive military goals
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'CarrollOct 16, 2024
Among our people: The reunification relics North Korea wants to purge, in photos

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

Among our people: The reunification relics North Korea wants to purge, in photos
NK News
NK NewsOct 16, 2024
On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate

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

On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela BernalOct 15, 2024
Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown

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

Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'CarrollOct 15, 2024
North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns
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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

North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns
Anton Sokolin
Anton SokolinOct 15, 2024
Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’
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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

Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'CarrollOct 14, 2024
Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
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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

Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon ChungOct 11, 2024
How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’

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

How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela BernalOct 11, 2024
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