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Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’

Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’

President says South Korean freedom built on ‘blood-stained uniforms,’ marking 70th anniversary of Korean War armistice

Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 28, 2023
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Russian defense chief Shoigu relays message at event in Pyongyang, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un

Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 28, 2023
North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says

North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says

New defense white paper reiterates need for ‘counterstrike’ capabilities in case DPRK carries out nuclear attacks

North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi July 28, 2023
New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade

New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade

Visiting high-level Russian and Chinese delegations join Kim Jong Un to watch event to mark DPRK’s ‘Victory Day’

New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim July 28, 2023
North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
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North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery

Coverings for weapons and parade decorations appear around Kim Il Sung Square ahead of likely kick off Thursday night

North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2023
Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick

Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick

Confirmation of Kim Yung-ho has stalled over criticism of calls for North Korean regime change and alleged tax evasion

Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 27, 2023
North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms

Experts say attacks on payment services bear threat group’s signature and aim to secure funds for nuclear program

North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 27, 2023
UN chief calls for ‘surge in diplomacy’ to denuclearize Korean Peninsula

UN chief calls for ‘surge in diplomacy’ to denuclearize Korean Peninsula

Guterres calls Korean War armistice ‘foundation’ for peace on anniversary of signing, warns of rising tensions

UN chief calls for ‘surge in diplomacy’ to denuclearize Korean Peninsula
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes

North Korean leader hosts defense minister Sergei Shoigu at weapons expo in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko July 27, 2023
Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea

Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea

Sergei Shoigu meets with DPRK counterpart in Pyongyang, after arriving with delegation likely to attend military parade

Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 26, 2023