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US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets

US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets

Air drills on taking out cruise missiles and artillery seek to deter ‘rash provocations’ by DPRK, expert says

US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 1, 2023
US, ROK and Japan impose sanctions on North Korean satellite and drone programs

US, ROK and Japan impose sanctions on North Korean satellite and drone programs

Expert says designations appear aimed at highlighting countries’ trilateral security cooperation against DPRK threats

US, ROK and Japan impose sanctions on North Korean satellite and drone programs
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 1, 2023
US lawmakers call for meeting with UN on China’s repatriation of North Koreans

US lawmakers call for meeting with UN on China’s repatriation of North Koreans

Open letter comes as human rights groups have pushed to increase pressure on Beijing ahead of DPRK border reopening

US lawmakers call for meeting with UN on China’s repatriation of North Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 1, 2023
US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end

US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end

Expert says 2nd week of Ulchi Freedom Shield tested defenses against enemy attack and coordinated counteroffensives

US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 31, 2023
North Korea adopts law to ‘revitalize’ tourism after years of border closures

North Korea adopts law to ‘revitalize’ tourism after years of border closures

Tour operators view law as ‘positive sign’ for foreign visitors’ return, but are uncertain how it will work in practice

North Korea adopts law to ‘revitalize’ tourism after years of border closures
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 31, 2023
North Korea-Russia talks on new arms deal are ‘actively advancing,’ US says

North Korea-Russia talks on new arms deal are ‘actively advancing,’ US says

US and 3 other countries allege Sergei Shoigu sought to purchase artillery shells during trip to Pyongyang last month

North Korea-Russia talks on new arms deal are ‘actively advancing,’ US says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 31, 2023
Japan seeks funds for new missile defense ships to counter North Korean threats

Japan seeks funds for new missile defense ships to counter North Korean threats

Tokyo’s defense ministry requests largest budget ever, eyeing counterstrike capabilities and hypersonic missile defenses

Japan seeks funds for new missile defense ships to counter North Korean threats
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi August 31, 2023
Kim Jong Un reviews ‘counterattack’ plan to ‘occupy’ South Korea

Kim Jong Un reviews ‘counterattack’ plan to ‘occupy’ South Korea

North Korean leader initiates ‘full-scale’ military command training in response to this week’s joint US-ROK drills

Kim Jong Un reviews ‘counterattack’ plan to ‘occupy’ South Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 31, 2023
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile after US B-1B bomber drills

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile after US B-1B bomber drills

Japan’s defense ministry says launch took place late Wednesday, as US-ROK forces continue large-scale military exercises

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile after US B-1B bomber drills
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 31, 2023
Obscure new group offers $5M bounty for ‘critical info’ on North Korea

Obscure new group offers $5M bounty for ‘critical info’ on North Korea

March of Liberty says it seeks to ‘emancipate’ North Koreans, but experts caution much about group remains unknown

Obscure new group offers $5M bounty for ‘critical info’ on North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 30, 2023