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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
Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media

Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media

DPRK has yet to confirm policy change, which could lead to tourism reopening or just expansion of official exchanges

Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 26, 2023
US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles

US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles

Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches

US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 25, 2023
Famous North Korean ferry makes rare visit to port nearest to Russia

Famous North Korean ferry makes rare visit to port nearest to Russia

NK News analysis shows Mangyongbong-92 at Rajin port, in sign it could transport goods or people between two countries

Famous North Korean ferry makes rare visit to port nearest to Russia
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 25, 2023