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In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’

In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’

Cho Tae-yul leaves open possibility of developing nukes to counter North Korea, changing tone after Trump’s return

In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2025
North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says

North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says

South Korean spy agency still assessing scale of reinforcements after DPRK contingent suffered heavy losses

North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2025
In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea

In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea

Impeached president tells court that opposition followed Pyongyang’s orders, likely appealing to hardline supporters

In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 27, 2025
US confirms North Korea behind record-breaking $1.5B crypto heist from Bybit

US confirms North Korea behind record-breaking $1.5B crypto heist from Bybit

FBI calls on crypto industry to block transactions linked to TraderTraitor cyber activity, listing associated addresses

US confirms North Korea behind record-breaking $1.5B crypto heist from Bybit
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 27, 2025
UN envoy warns funding cuts will impair work of North Korean human rights NGOs

UN envoy warns funding cuts will impair work of North Korean human rights NGOs

Elizabeth Salmon calls for governments and private donors to provide support after US freezes billions in foreign aid

UN envoy warns funding cuts will impair work of North Korean human rights NGOs
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 27, 2025
Kim Jong Un says army must learn from ‘combat experience’ on modern battlefields

Kim Jong Un says army must learn from ‘combat experience’ on modern battlefields

North Korean leader hints at Ukraine war deployment during visit to school displaying posters on ‘exterminating’ South

Kim Jong Un says army must learn from ‘combat experience’ on modern battlefields
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2025
North Korean delegations to Russia eye sanctions cooperation, VIP flats, horses

North Korean delegations to Russia eye sanctions cooperation, VIP flats, horses

Workers’ Party agrees to strengthen ties with Russia’s ruling party, as DPRK diplomats tour lodgings in Moscow

North Korean delegations to Russia eye sanctions cooperation, VIP flats, horses
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 26, 2025
North Korean firm advertises illegal restaurants in China and Cambodia

North Korean firm advertises illegal restaurants in China and Cambodia

DPRK magazine states Tongnam Trading Company runs ‘scores’ of restaurants overseas, despite UN sanctions against this

North Korean firm advertises illegal restaurants in China and Cambodia
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 26, 2025
North Koreans mourn police officer in rare mass display of grief for non-leader

North Koreans mourn police officer in rare mass display of grief for non-leader

State media glorifies security official who died saving young boy in unusual effort to foster loyalty for the regime

North Koreans mourn police officer in rare mass display of grief for non-leader
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 25, 2025
UK sanctions North Korean defense officials over troop deployment to Russia

UK sanctions North Korean defense officials over troop deployment to Russia

Australia, New Zealand and Canada also announce measures, but US sits out as Trump takes friendlier stance toward Moscow

UK sanctions North Korean defense officials over troop deployment to Russia
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 25, 2025
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