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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels
North Korea continues expanding facilities and assets to increase warfighting capabilities in maritime domain
Seoul’s new defense chief warns North Korea ‘provocations’ will lead to its end
South Korea’s defense policy is unlikely to change under Kim Yong-hyun’s leadership, according to expert
Seoul installs anti-drone system to quickly respond to North Korean incursions
‘Integrated’ system is much more effective than previous one, says expert, and comes in response to DPRK drone incursion
North Korea launches hundreds of trash balloons for second straight day
South Korean military says it detected 260 balloons from Thursday night, marking 14th barrage this year
US, ROK condemn North Korea’s ‘reckless’ behavior along inter-Korean border
Joint statement issued after extended deterrence meeting warns DPRK actions risk ‘inadvertent escalation’
North Korea launches some 420 trash balloons toward South, first in nearly month
Continuation of campaign suggests DPRK seeks to not only to be nuisance but to test ROK air defenses, expert says
Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea
NK News analysis shows Russian records likely misidentified supplier reported by media due to spelling error
Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding
Statement follows report that Kim Jong Un put 20-30 officials to death, though experts express skepticism over claims
Activists call for efforts to protect North Korean Olympians after viral selfie
But experts cast doubt on rumors that athletes face punishment for taking photos with South Koreans
South Korean vice minister briefs US counterpart on new unification policy
Kim Hong-kyun outlines plans to ‘extend freedom’ to North Korea, seeking Washington’s support
