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North Korea’s new naval base, Seoul’s pro-nuke defense chief and trash balloons
NK News’ Ifang Bremer discusses Kim Jong Un’s latest military inspections and signs of a new missile launcher
Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels
North Korea continues expanding facilities and assets to increase warfighting capabilities in maritime domain
North Korea launches some 420 trash balloons toward South, first in nearly month
Continuation of campaign suggests DPRK seeks to not only to be nuisance but to test ROK air defenses, expert says
North Korea launches new campaign to vaccinate 1M people with UNICEF support
UN organization says campaign targets children and pregnant women who missed life-saving vaccinations during pandemic
Seoul police raid far-left political party over alleged support for North Korea
People’s Democracy Party says police cited security act violations for search and seizures targeting offices and homes
US-ROK marines storm a South Korean beach, training for war with North Korea
Thousands of troops practice amphibious landing, paratrooper jumps and more for drills framed as defensive in nature
Japan seeks record military budget to counter North Korean missile threats
2025 budget proposal allocates billions for satellites and counterstrike weapons in line with proactive defense strategy
Trump’s erratic messaging undermined maximum pressure on North Korea: McMaster
In new book, former security adviser shines light on internal policy division, says Trump proposed strike on DPRK parade
Ethnic Korean students in Japan visit North Korea for first time since pandemic
Trip by pro-DPRK university in Tokyo marks step toward resuming regular ideological education for Chongryon members
Seoul’s unification ministry looks to cut spending on North Korea cooperation
Yoon administration proposes 3.7% decrease in 2025 budget, but seeks more humanitarian funds in line with new policy