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Kim Jong Un stresses ‘exponential’ nuke production at parliamentary session

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘exponential’ nuke production at parliamentary session

North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly also adds language on nuclear weapons status to constitution, passes new laws

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘exponential’ nuke production at parliamentary session
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 28, 2023
North Korea to ‘expel’ US soldier Travis King for ‘illegally’ entering country

North Korea to ‘expel’ US soldier Travis King for ‘illegally’ entering country

State media says American confessed to illegal crossing in July but did not indicate where DPRK will send him

North Korea to ‘expel’ US soldier Travis King for ‘illegally’ entering country
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 27, 2023
North Korean envoy tells UN that Korean Peninsula on brink of nuclear war

North Korean envoy tells UN that Korean Peninsula on brink of nuclear war

Kim Song blames US but also calls for climate change action, in likely effort to position itself as engaged member state

North Korean envoy tells UN that Korean Peninsula on brink of nuclear war
Joe Smith
Joe Smith September 27, 2023
Defense minister nominee vows to end 2018 military agreement with North Korea

Defense minister nominee vows to end 2018 military agreement with North Korea

At hearing, Shin Won-sik says deal benefits DPRK more than South Korea but apologizes for past controversial remarks

Defense minister nominee vows to end 2018 military agreement with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 27, 2023
North Korean defector-activists welcome ruling to overturn leaflet launch ban

North Korean defector-activists welcome ruling to overturn leaflet launch ban

Activists say South Korean court upheld democratic principles, though some fear it may endanger border residents

North Korean defector-activists welcome ruling to overturn leaflet launch ban
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 27, 2023
Russian military plane lands in North Korea after unannounced flight

Russian military plane lands in North Korea after unannounced flight

VIP plane makes 2nd trip to Pyongyang since August amid speculation over weapons deals and ahead of Russian FM’s visit

Russian military plane lands in North Korea after unannounced flight
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 27, 2023
South Korean court strikes down law banning leaflet launches into North Korea

South Korean court strikes down law banning leaflet launches into North Korea

Constitutional Court rules anti-leaflet law passed in 2021 ‘excessively restricts’ freedom of speech

South Korean court strikes down law banning leaflet launches into North Korea
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill September 26, 2023
Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea

Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea

South Korean weapons rolled through downtown for event that experts say aimed to reassure citizens about DPRK threats

Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 26, 2023
Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons

Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons

President emphasizes joint efforts with US to deter DPRK use of nuclear weapons in speech at military event

Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park September 26, 2023
‘Two-way’ North Korea-Russia ties threaten global peace, Blinken says

‘Two-way’ North Korea-Russia ties threaten global peace, Blinken says

US Secretary of State warns DPRK seeks help with missile program in exchange for aiding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine

‘Two-way’ North Korea-Russia ties threaten global peace, Blinken says
Joe Smith
Joe Smith September 26, 2023