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ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea

ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea

Seoul says domestically developed ROKS Ahn Mu is ‘core’ asset for Kill Chain system of preempting DPRK missile attacks

ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 20, 2023
North Korea soliciting Chinese investment for Kaesong Industrial Complex: Seoul

North Korea soliciting Chinese investment for Kaesong Industrial Complex: Seoul

Official says DPRK wants to operate inter-Korean facilities without South Korea, warning this would breach UN sanctions

North Korea soliciting Chinese investment for Kaesong Industrial Complex: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 20, 2023
US seeks to boost missile defenses against evolving North Korean threats

US seeks to boost missile defenses against evolving North Korean threats

New budgets calls for $15 billion for ground-based and space defenses and investments in next-gen interceptors

US seeks to boost missile defenses against evolving North Korean threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 20, 2023
ROK police say they stopped possible nationwide cyberattack by North Korea
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ROK police say they stopped possible nationwide cyberattack by North Korea

Expert calls it ‘mind-boggling’ authorities waited so long to investigate campaign that began as early as 2021

ROK police say they stopped possible nationwide cyberattack by North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy April 19, 2023
North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US

North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US

State Department report warns DPRK is improving ability to weaponize viruses and continues to produce fissile material

North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US
Arius Derr
Arius Derr April 19, 2023
North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year

North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year

Expert calls strong month a positive sign for DPRK people amid reported food shortages, as trade nears pre-COVID levels

North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 19, 2023
North Korea has completed first military recon satellite, state media says

North Korea has completed first military recon satellite, state media says

Kim Jong Un justifies satellite's development as response to US-ROK exercises during visit to space agency with daughter

North Korea has completed first military recon satellite, state media says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 19, 2023
North Korea will never be accepted as a nuclear-weapon state, G7 says

North Korea will never be accepted as a nuclear-weapon state, G7 says

Major industrial nations condemn DPRK’s ‘reckless’ weapons development and demand it refrain from nuclear testing

North Korea will never be accepted as a nuclear-weapon state, G7 says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 18, 2023
North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting

North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting

Official says DPRK’s weapons are for self-defense, as Security Council fails to reach consensus on latest ICBM launch

North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Shreyas Reddy April 18, 2023
US and allies hold trilateral missile defense drill after North Korean ICBM test

US and allies hold trilateral missile defense drill after North Korean ICBM test

South Korea and Japan join exercise off Korea’s east coast, as Seoul and Washington launch two-week air drills

US and allies hold trilateral missile defense drill after North Korean ICBM test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 17, 2023