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Seoul to acquire more stealth jets, interceptors to counter North Korean threats

Seoul to acquire more stealth jets, interceptors to counter North Korean threats

$5.6 billion plan aims to bolster defenses against DPRK missiles and boost domestic drone development

Seoul to acquire more stealth jets, interceptors to counter North Korean threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 14, 2023
North Korea fires short-range missiles after large-scale US-ROK drills kick off

North Korea fires short-range missiles after large-scale US-ROK drills kick off

South Korean military says it detected two ballistic missiles launched eastward from west coast on Tuesday morning

North Korea fires short-range missiles after large-scale US-ROK drills kick off
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 14, 2023
North Korea denounces US for organizing UN meeting on its human rights record

North Korea denounces US for organizing UN meeting on its human rights record

Foreign ministry accuses Washington of ‘hostile acts’ timed with US-ROK military drills that kicked off Monday

North Korea denounces US for organizing UN meeting on its human rights record
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 13, 2023
US, ROK kick off large-scale military drills to deter North Korean threats

US, ROK kick off large-scale military drills to deter North Korean threats

11-day Freedom Shield exercises will feature field training and run alongside air drills, as DPRK warns of retaliation

US, ROK kick off large-scale military drills to deter North Korean threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 13, 2023
North Korea says it tested ‘strategic cruise missiles’ from submarine

North Korea says it tested ‘strategic cruise missiles’ from submarine

Underwater drill demonstrates ‘diverse’ nuclear strike methods, state media says, as large-scale US-ROK drills start

North Korea says it tested ‘strategic cruise missiles’ from submarine
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 13, 2023
Kim Jong Un leads military meeting on ‘powerfully’ responding to US-ROK drills

Kim Jong Un leads military meeting on ‘powerfully’ responding to US-ROK drills

Enlarged meeting of Central Military Commission comes as allies set to kick off large-scale spring exercises this week

Kim Jong Un leads military meeting on ‘powerfully’ responding to US-ROK drills
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 12, 2023
New North Korean phishing campaign targets security researchers: Report
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New North Korean phishing campaign targets security researchers: Report

Cybersecurity firm says target signals ‘shift in strategy’ and that use of custom tools highlights malware development

New North Korean phishing campaign targets security researchers: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 10, 2023
North Korea’s food shortages hitting regional cities the hardest, Seoul says

North Korea’s food shortages hitting regional cities the hardest, Seoul says

‘Significant’ numbers dying of starvation but situation not at level of mass famine, according to unification ministry

North Korea’s food shortages hitting regional cities the hardest, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields

State media suggests at least 6 tactical nuclear missiles involved in the test on North Korea’s west coast

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 10, 2023
North Korea fires short-range missile toward Yellow Sea: ROK military

North Korea fires short-range missile toward Yellow Sea: ROK military

South Korea says it detected missile fired from west coast at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, as US-ROK forces hold joint drills

North Korea fires short-range missile toward Yellow Sea: ROK military
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jeongmin Kim March 9, 2023