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South Korean living in Australia meets family in North Korea on rare trip
Seoul says 80-something ROK national reunited with two nephews as part of private visit, first of its kind in five years
US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South
Commander of INDOPACOM says forces in region are on ‘heightened watch status’ for possible DPRK ‘opportunism’
Yoon still commands military despite ceding authority, Seoul belatedly confirms
Sidelining of ROK president after martial law debacle has raised concerns over who’s in charge if North Korea attacks
Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn
Unclear who has authority after ruling party suggests Yoon Suk-yeol no longer functioning as commander-in-chief
Yoon Suk-yeol survives impeachment vote after martial law fiasco
Experts envision major ramifications for Korean security as opposition likely continues trying to oust ROK president
North Korean parliament to meet in January, two days after Trump’s inauguration
Legislative session will reportedly revise constitution, while expert suggests Kim Jong Un will also send message to US
ROK martial law ‘chaos’ validates North Korea’s security concerns, Russia says
Moscow claims South Korea is ‘predictably unstable,’ as experts express concern that the crisis plays into Russia’s hand
ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order
Lawmaker says troops were warned of ‘serious’ DPRK situation, suggesting Yoon played up dangers to ensure compliance
India restores embassy operations in North Korea for first time since 2021
New Delhi tells NK News that staff rotations have resumed, though ambassador has yet to be appointed
South Korean defense chief steps down after president’s martial law debacle
Kim Yong-hyun’s exit appears aimed at deflecting blame and leaves Yoon without a top official for North Korea policy