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South Korean jets drop ‘precision’ bombs in reply to North Korean missile test

South Korean jets drop ‘precision’ bombs in reply to North Korean missile test

Training exercise also features US fighters flying alongside ROK jets in show of force against DPRK, Seoul says

South Korean jets drop ‘precision’ bombs in reply to North Korean missile test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 4, 2022
Hotline glitch? North Korea answers call from South after missing one earlier

Hotline glitch? North Korea answers call from South after missing one earlier

DPRK didn’t respond to regular call after missile test, but Seoul says this was likely due to ‘technical difficulties'

Hotline glitch? North Korea answers call from South after missing one earlier
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 4, 2022
North Korea voices support for Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory

North Korea voices support for Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory

Foreign ministry accuses UN of harboring ‘gangster-like double standards’ after vote to condemn Moscow fails

North Korea voices support for Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Ifang Bremer October 4, 2022
North Korea launches missile over Japan, prompting evacuation warnings: Tokyo

North Korea launches missile over Japan, prompting evacuation warnings: Tokyo

Mid-range ballistic missile Pyongyang’s first to fly over Japanese territory since 2017

North Korea launches missile over Japan, prompting evacuation warnings: Tokyo
9 out of 10 South Koreans say North Korea won’t give up nuclear weapons: Survey

9 out of 10 South Koreans say North Korea won’t give up nuclear weapons: Survey

Seoul National University poll shows greater pessimism about the DPRK, more support for domestic nuclear program

9 out of 10 South Koreans say North Korea won’t give up nuclear weapons: Survey
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 3, 2022
Activist says police busted launch of anti-North Korea posters across DMZ

Activist says police busted launch of anti-North Korea posters across DMZ

Park Sang-hak accuses Yoon administration of aligning with Pyongyang as ROK authorities interrupt latest balloon launch

Activist says police busted launch of anti-North Korea posters across DMZ
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 3, 2022
Antonio Inoki, the man who brought pro wrestling to North Korea, dies at 79

Antonio Inoki, the man who brought pro wrestling to North Korea, dies at 79

Japanese parliamentarian and renowned martial artist visited Pyongyang over 30 times in efforts to push sports diplomacy

Antonio Inoki, the man who brought pro wrestling to North Korea, dies at 79
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi October 3, 2022
Kim Jong Un disappears for longest period this year amid renewed missile tests

Kim Jong Un disappears for longest period this year amid renewed missile tests

North Korean leader absent for weeks, though may return to celebrate key party holiday on Oct. 10

Kim Jong Un disappears for longest period this year amid renewed missile tests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 3, 2022
US company fined $115k for sending gift cards, other goods to North Korea

US company fined $115k for sending gift cards, other goods to North Korea

Treasury says Tango Cards faced nearly $10m in fines, but disclosed the violations and cooperated with authorities

US company fined $115k for sending gift cards, other goods to North Korea
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 3, 2022
North Korea could hold weapons expo this month, imagery suggests
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North Korea could hold weapons expo this month, imagery suggests

Recent activity outside Pyongyang venue closely matches preparations for last year’s missile exhibition in same spot

North Korea could hold weapons expo this month, imagery suggests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 3, 2022