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North Korea uses balloons to scatter anti-Yoon propaganda leaflets over Seoul

North Korea uses balloons to scatter anti-Yoon propaganda leaflets over Seoul

Move marks first confirmation of DPRK leafleting in years and an escalation in its monthslong trash balloon campaign

North Korea uses balloons to scatter anti-Yoon propaganda leaflets over Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 24, 2024
More Western tech found in North Korean missile used in strike on Ukraine

More Western tech found in North Korean missile used in strike on Ukraine

Analysts uncover parts from US and Europe in debris from Russian attack, underlining DPRK’s success in evading sanctions

More Western tech found in North Korean missile used in strike on Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 24, 2024
US says North Korea has sent 3K troops to Russia, confirming allies’ claims

US says North Korea has sent 3K troops to Russia, confirming allies’ claims

Washington says it still seeks clarity about whether troops will fight in Ukraine but warns of consequences if they do

US says North Korea has sent 3K troops to Russia, confirming allies’ claims
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy October 24, 2024
Ukraine urges North Korean soldiers to surrender, promising food and shelter

Ukraine urges North Korean soldiers to surrender, promising food and shelter

Korean-language appeals target DPRK troops deployed to Russia, which experts say could be vulnerable to psyops

Ukraine urges North Korean soldiers to surrender, promising food and shelter
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill October 24, 2024
North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia in last 2 months: Seoul

North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia in last 2 months: Seoul

Defense Intelligence Agency says 200 DPRK factories operating at max capacity to produce arms for export and stockpiles

North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia in last 2 months: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 23, 2024
Skadoosh! North Korean school uses ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to teach kids English

Skadoosh! North Korean school uses ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to teach kids English

State media shows students repeating after panda protagonist of Hollywood animation, despite crackdowns on foreign media

Skadoosh! North Korean school uses ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to teach kids English
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 23, 2024
North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says

North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says

Kyiv predicts first units could arrive in Russia’s Kursk as early as Wednesday, as president seeks global support

North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024
Russian government jet linked to Kremlin lands in North Korea

Russian government jet linked to Kremlin lands in North Korea

Flight is latest sign of continuing cooperation as DPRK allegedly sends troops to fight in Ukraine

Russian government jet linked to Kremlin lands in North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

North Korean leader demands quicker launch capabilities for long-range missiles targeting US at underground facility

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine

North Korean leader’s statement appears to be response to claims DPRK is sending troops to aid Russia’s invasion

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 22, 2024
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