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South Korean defense chief steps down after president’s martial law debacle

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

South Korean defense chief steps down after president’s martial law debacle
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 5, 2024
ROK officials for North Korea policy resign en masse after martial law debacle

ROK officials for North Korea policy resign en masse after martial law debacle

Foreign, unification and defense ministers among ROK Korean Cabinet members who offered to step down amid public outcry

ROK officials for North Korea policy resign en masse after martial law debacle
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park December 4, 2024
Chinese national arrested in US on charges of trafficking arms to North Korea

Chinese national arrested in US on charges of trafficking arms to North Korea

Justice Department alleges man exported firearms, ammunition and controlled technology in violation of sanctions

Chinese national arrested in US on charges of trafficking arms to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 4, 2024
North Korea yet to react to South Korean president’s short-lived martial law

North Korea yet to react to South Korean president’s short-lived martial law

ROK military says no ‘unusual’ movements from DPRK amid concerns that Pyongyang could take advantage of political crisis

North Korea yet to react to South Korean president’s short-lived martial law
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 4, 2024
South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’

South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’

Experts question Yoon Suk-yeol’s justification for unprecedented measure as political chaos engulfs country

South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Ifang Bremer December 4, 2024
Video shows North Korean worker fall several stories from transmission tower

Video shows North Korean worker fall several stories from transmission tower

Footage released by Seoul highlights dangerous working conditions as DPRK dismantles inter-Korean power lines

Video shows North Korean worker fall several stories from transmission tower
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy December 3, 2024
Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade

Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade

South Korea pledges to work with international community to confirm status of Choi Chun-kil and five other ROK detainees

Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 3, 2024
North Korea to hold major party meeting in late December on plans for new year

North Korea to hold major party meeting in late December on plans for new year

Plenum set to review state policies and could see Kim Jong Un deliver messages to US ahead of Trump’s inauguration

North Korea to hold major party meeting in late December on plans for new year
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill December 3, 2024
Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine

Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine

Remarks contradict claims by US State Department and Kyiv, which says DPRK soldiers have suffered casualties

Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 3, 2024
North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says

North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says

DPRK reportedly transfers dozens of 240mm MLRs in new shipment, as well as 100 ballistic missiles and at least 5M shells

North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 2, 2024