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North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul

North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul

ROK spy agency revealed Russian naval vessels were used to transport DPRK special forces to frontline earlier this month

North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Joon Ha Park October 18, 2024
ROK holds live-fire drill with Chunmoo MLRS designed to counter DPRK artillery

ROK holds live-fire drill with Chunmoo MLRS designed to counter DPRK artillery

It comes as JCS says this year’s Hoguk exercises will focus on enhancing combat capabilities citing North Korean threats

ROK holds live-fire drill with Chunmoo MLRS designed to counter DPRK artillery
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 18, 2024
North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports

North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports

But trade has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels and Pyongyang’s exports to Beijing marked on-month decrease

North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 18, 2024
South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 18, 2024
North Korea drops Juche calendar in apparent bid to elevate Kim Jong Un’s legacy

North Korea drops Juche calendar in apparent bid to elevate Kim Jong Un’s legacy

System abruptly disappeared from some state media earlier this month and has been replaced by Gregorian calendar

North Korea drops Juche calendar in apparent bid to elevate Kim Jong Un’s legacy
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 17, 2024
Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port

Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port

Footage shows Angara berthed at pier at Rason port as Ukraine says DPRK is sending workers and soldiers to Russia

Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 17, 2024
South Korea halts investigations into defectors’ money transfers to North Korea

South Korea halts investigations into defectors’ money transfers to North Korea

But NK News confirms that several escapees are still facing prosecution for practice that was previously long accepted

South Korea halts investigations into defectors’ money transfers to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 17, 2024
North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads

North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads

State media suggests document changed to specify South Korea as ‘absolute enemy’

North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2024
South Korean province bans anti-North balloon launches in 11 ‘danger zones’

South Korean province bans anti-North balloon launches in 11 ‘danger zones’

Designations in Gyeonggi are in response to fears of artillery fire but expert raises doubts about their efficacy

South Korean province bans anti-North balloon launches in 11 ‘danger zones’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park October 16, 2024
Russia pledges support to North Korea in case of conflict on the peninsula

Russia pledges support to North Korea in case of conflict on the peninsula

Kremlin officials cited military pact signed by Putin and Kim when asked about escalating tension in the region

Russia pledges support to North Korea in case of conflict on the peninsula
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 16, 2024