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ROK navy christens new Cheonan frigate 13 years after North Korean attack

ROK navy christens new Cheonan frigate 13 years after North Korean attack

New ship carries bigger guns and advanced anti-sub technology as ROK navy expands deterrence efforts at sea

ROK navy christens new Cheonan frigate 13 years after North Korean attack
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2023
North Korea threatens ‘corresponding’ response to US-ROK ‘annihilation’ drills

North Korea threatens ‘corresponding’ response to US-ROK ‘annihilation’ drills

State media slams allies for raising nuclear tensions with joint military drills and strategic asset deployments

North Korea threatens ‘corresponding’ response to US-ROK ‘annihilation’ drills
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 19, 2023
Mongolia detains 4 North Koreans who illegally crossed into country from China

Mongolia detains 4 North Koreans who illegally crossed into country from China

Expert says Ulaanbataar may be trying to curry favor with Pyongyang ahead of key diplomatic anniversary

Mongolia detains 4 North Koreans who illegally crossed into country from China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 18, 2023
Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says

Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says

At least one child among several DPRK residents reportedly aboard fishing boat that sailed into ROK waters

Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 18, 2023
US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security

US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security

Julie Turner outlines plan to address North Korea’s ‘protracted’ human rights crises as Washington pointperson on issue

US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 18, 2023
North Korean ‘provocations’ contribute to global instability, Canadian PM says

North Korean ‘provocations’ contribute to global instability, Canadian PM says

Justin Trudeau suggests DPRK weapons and Ukraine war pose ‘interwoven’ threat, pledging to boost cooperation with Seoul

North Korean ‘provocations’ contribute to global instability, Canadian PM says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 17, 2023
North Korea and Russia, notorious for hacking, team up on cybersecurity proposal

North Korea and Russia, notorious for hacking, team up on cybersecurity proposal

Expert says treaty draft submitted to UN is a ‘non-starter’ without universal verification and compliance systems

North Korea and Russia, notorious for hacking, team up on cybersecurity proposal
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 17, 2023
Fishermen convicted of crimes after detainment in North Korea to receive retrial

Fishermen convicted of crimes after detainment in North Korea to receive retrial

Seoul prosecutors says ROK citizens were wrongly accused over 50 years ago due to anti-communist sentiment

Fishermen convicted of crimes after detainment in North Korea to receive retrial
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 17, 2023
South Korea holds nationwide evacuation drills in case of North Korean attack

South Korea holds nationwide evacuation drills in case of North Korean attack

School and offices join first such defense drills in six years, as Seoul looks to improve civic response capabilities

South Korea holds nationwide evacuation drills in case of North Korean attack
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 17, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves launch plans for North Korea’s first military spy satellite

Kim Jong Un approves launch plans for North Korea’s first military spy satellite

Leader frames satellite as priority for ‘self-defense’ against US and ROK, making first reported appearance in a month

Kim Jong Un approves launch plans for North Korea’s first military spy satellite
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 17, 2023