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US builds new radar to detect ballistic, hypersonic missiles from Indo-Pacific

US builds new radar to detect ballistic, hypersonic missiles from Indo-Pacific

Completion of radar in Alaska follows recent North Korean missile tests, as US notes ‘rogue’ state targeting it

US builds new radar to detect ballistic, hypersonic missiles from Indo-Pacific
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 7, 2021
Kim Jong Un demands military improve its education system at major event

Kim Jong Un demands military improve its education system at major event

North Korea’s top brass gathered for the ‘Conference of Military Educators’ in Pyongyang over the weekend

Kim Jong Un demands military improve its education system at major event
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 7, 2021
North Korea warns daily of Omicron dangers, still reports zero COVID cases

North Korea warns daily of Omicron dangers, still reports zero COVID cases

State media claims new variant up to six times more infectious than Delta as country says it tested 1,421 more people

North Korea warns daily of Omicron dangers, still reports zero COVID cases
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts December 6, 2021
Seoul to implement system for monitoring ‘fake news’ on North Korea

Seoul to implement system for monitoring ‘fake news’ on North Korea

2022 budget sets aside $170,000 for project, but ministry has not specified whether violators will face penalties

Seoul to implement system for monitoring ‘fake news’ on North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 6, 2021
Major event appears to be underway at Pyongyang venue: satellite imagery

Major event appears to be underway at Pyongyang venue: satellite imagery

North Korean state media did not report on the apparent event on Sunday, suggesting it will last multiple days

Major event appears to be underway at Pyongyang venue: satellite imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 5, 2021
Big event underway or imminent in Pyongyang, satellite imagery suggests

Big event underway or imminent in Pyongyang, satellite imagery suggests

Buses fill key hotel parking lot in North Korean capital in sign of major political conference

Big event underway or imminent in Pyongyang, satellite imagery suggests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 3, 2021
UN says North Korea faces ‘acute food insecurity’ but excludes it from aid plans

UN says North Korea faces ‘acute food insecurity’ but excludes it from aid plans

COVID restrictions continue to hamper humanitarian assistance, as North Korea dropped from key report for second year

UN says North Korea faces ‘acute food insecurity’ but excludes it from aid plans
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts December 3, 2021
Not just North Korea: Washington eyes expanded role for US-ROK alliance

Not just North Korea: Washington eyes expanded role for US-ROK alliance

US, South Korea reportedly agree to find ways to ‘enhance regional security cooperation’ as US seeks to contain China

Not just North Korea: Washington eyes expanded role for US-ROK alliance
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 3, 2021
South Korea passes record defense budget, floats funds for new aircraft carrier

South Korea passes record defense budget, floats funds for new aircraft carrier

Highest-ever defense budget in also includes funding for nuclear defense, helicopters and artillery interception

South Korea passes record defense budget, floats funds for new aircraft carrier
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 3, 2021
Speakers at Seoul forum question push for end-of-war declaration with DPRK

Speakers at Seoul forum question push for end-of-war declaration with DPRK

Experts voice concerns about unresolved POW situation, citing hundreds of ROK soldiers reportedly stuck in DPRK

Speakers at Seoul forum question push for end-of-war declaration with DPRK
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 2, 2021