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Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says

Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says

Shin Won-sik makes rare mention of decapitation strikes against North Korea as US-ROK special forces exercises kick off

Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 19, 2023
North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8

North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8

Expert says low-calorie beverage from famous brewhouse could meet untapped demand for beer ‘without the guilt’

North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8
Joe Smith
Joe Smith December 19, 2023
US, ROK and Japan start real-time data sharing on North Korean missile launches

US, ROK and Japan start real-time data sharing on North Korean missile launches

Seoul says system will improve detection and evaluation of DPRK missiles, with three countries to share info 24/7

US, ROK and Japan start real-time data sharing on North Korean missile launches
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy December 19, 2023
North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US

North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US

Kim Jong Un shows off ‘ultra-hard will for revenge’ with long-range test after US nuclear submarine visits region

North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 19, 2023
North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report

North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report

Seoul estimates crop output increased by 6%, potentially easing food insecurity after recent famine concerns

North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 18, 2023
North Korea-China trade spikes to 4-year high as trucks and trains cross daily

North Korea-China trade spikes to 4-year high as trucks and trains cross daily

Both imports and exports surge in November as DPRK slowly emerges from extended isolation during pandemic

North Korea-China trade spikes to 4-year high as trucks and trains cross daily
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 18, 2023
US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’

US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’

Allies discuss ways to boost extended deterrence, while Pyongyang promises ‘preview’ of nuclear war before year’s end

US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 18, 2023
North Korea fires apparent ICBM, second missile launch in 10 hours: ROK

North Korea fires apparent ICBM, second missile launch in 10 hours: ROK

Launches come after US-ROK nuclear weapon talks and arrival of US submarine in Busan

North Korea fires apparent ICBM, second missile launch in 10 hours: ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 18, 2023
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile in late-night launch: Seoul

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile in late-night launch: Seoul

Missile launch into East Sea comes hours after US nuclear submarine arrives in Busan

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile in late-night launch: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 17, 2023
Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death

Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death

Makeup of leader’s entourage during memorial service hints at recent promotions and possible purge, expert says

Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 17, 2023
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