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North Korea set to blow up roads linking it to South as early as Monday: Seoul

North Korea set to blow up roads linking it to South as early as Monday: Seoul

ROK military says preparations underway for ‘demonstrative explosions,’ while raising possibility of space launch

North Korea set to blow up roads linking it to South as early as Monday: Seoul
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 14, 2024
UN Command investigating North Korea’s claim of ROK drone incursion

UN Command investigating North Korea’s claim of ROK drone incursion

Expert says command could find alleged flight over Pyongyang violated armistice if it confirms South Korean involvement

UN Command investigating North Korea’s claim of ROK drone incursion
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 14, 2024
Some North Korean trash balloons now carry GPS devices, Seoul says

Some North Korean trash balloons now carry GPS devices, Seoul says

Location trackers could help DPRK ensure balloons reach their intended targets in South Korea, according to expert

Some North Korean trash balloons now carry GPS devices, Seoul says
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill October 14, 2024
Ukraine leader says North Koreans are fighting for Russia, asks West for support

Ukraine leader says North Koreans are fighting for Russia, asks West for support

Zelensky warns Pyongyang-Moscow alliance is strengthening amid reports thousands of DPRK troops are training in Russia

Ukraine leader says North Koreans are fighting for Russia, asks West for support
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 14, 2024
North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

Kim Yo Jong and defense ministry escalate rhetoric in three new statements warning South over alleged drone ‘intrusions’

North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 14, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again

Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again

North Korean leader’s sister says threat stands regardless of whether drones sent by government or activists

Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 13, 2024
North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang

North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang

DPRK foreign ministry alleges ROK drones intruded into airspace three times this month, threatening military retaliation

North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang
Ukraine says it destroyed North Korean weapons in attack on Russian arms depot

Ukraine says it destroyed North Korean weapons in attack on Russian arms depot

Latest drone strike comes as Moscow dismisses claims that DPRK soldiers are in Donbas as fake news

Ukraine says it destroyed North Korean weapons in attack on Russian arms depot
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 11, 2024
North Korean defected to South by sea last month, Seoul belatedly reveals

North Korean defected to South by sea last month, Seoul belatedly reveals

Individual reportedly escaped in a small boat near ROK’s westernmost island, the latest in series of maritime defections

North Korean defected to South by sea last month, Seoul belatedly reveals
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park October 11, 2024
North Korea launches third round of trash balloons this week, 27th this year

North Korea launches third round of trash balloons this week, 27th this year

Latest barrage comes as DPRK severs inter-Korean links and fortifies border as ‘self-defensive measure’

North Korea launches third round of trash balloons this week, 27th this year
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill October 11, 2024
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