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North Korea launches two short-range missiles into East Sea: South Korea

North Korea launches two short-range missiles into East Sea: South Korea

DPRK tests missile unusually late at night compared to other launches in past several years

North Korea launches two short-range missiles into East Sea: South Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jeongmin Kim October 9, 2022
US issues new sanctions in latest crackdown on North Korean fuel imports

US issues new sanctions in latest crackdown on North Korean fuel imports

Designation of two individuals and three companies accused of smuggling oil follows series of recent DPRK missile tests

US issues new sanctions in latest crackdown on North Korean fuel imports
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 8, 2022
Pushing the envelope? Full Trump-Kim letters released but authenticity unclear

Pushing the envelope? Full Trump-Kim letters released but authenticity unclear

South Korean journal provides full text of letters for first time but tells NK News it has never seen original copies

Pushing the envelope? Full Trump-Kim letters released but authenticity unclear
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | James Fretwell October 7, 2022
Seoul NGO suspected of illegally importing North Korean art, under investigation

Seoul NGO suspected of illegally importing North Korean art, under investigation

South Korean authorities looking into whether organization brought in paintings without receiving government approval

Seoul NGO suspected of illegally importing North Korean art, under investigation
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Yeji Chung October 7, 2022
South Korean conservatives mull scrapping military deal with North Korea

South Korean conservatives mull scrapping military deal with North Korea

Lawmakers argue agreement ties Seoul’s hands as DPRK conducts missile tests and prepares for seventh nuclear test

South Korean conservatives mull scrapping military deal with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 7, 2022
US, ROK conduct naval drills in response to North Korean ‘provocations’: Seoul

US, ROK conduct naval drills in response to North Korean ‘provocations’: Seoul

South Korean military says exercises strengthen allies’ defense posture, after additional DPRK missile tests this week

US, ROK conduct naval drills in response to North Korean ‘provocations’: Seoul
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 7, 2022
Inter-Korean military pact makes ROK missile tests more risky: Lawmakers

Inter-Korean military pact makes ROK missile tests more risky: Lawmakers

Ruling party says previous government moved test site where missile failed this week closer to civilian areas

Inter-Korean military pact makes ROK missile tests more risky: Lawmakers
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 6, 2022
North Korea flies 12 fighter jets and bombers in apparent firing drills: Seoul

North Korea flies 12 fighter jets and bombers in apparent firing drills: Seoul

South Korea mobilizes some 30 aircraft after DPRK warplanes breach ‘special reconnaissance line’ during firing drill

North Korea flies 12 fighter jets and bombers in apparent firing drills: Seoul
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | Jeongmin Kim October 6, 2022
North Korean coal smuggling ship reappears after 3 years with stolen identity
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North Korean coal smuggling ship reappears after 3 years with stolen identity

Un Bong 2 appears to follow precedent by again flying Tanzania’s colors when moving illicit coal for Pyongyang

North Korean coal smuggling ship reappears after 3 years with stolen identity
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 6, 2022
Security Council fails to condemn North Korean missile test over Japan

Security Council fails to condemn North Korean missile test over Japan

US leads joint statement calling for an immediate cessation of weapons tests as China and Russia defend Pyongyang

Security Council fails to condemn North Korean missile test over Japan
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 6, 2022