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Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program
IAEA chief emphasizes need for negotiations even before Pyongyang disarms, warning DPRK arsenal continues to grow
April 23, 2025
South Korea places fourth military spy satellite in orbit to monitor North Korea
Launch aboard SpaceX rocket expands ROK’s recon constellation as DPRK’s satellite ambitions appear to stall
April 22, 2025
South Korea resumes artillery drills at US range on North Korea’s doorstep
ROK army fires some 60 rounds in first such exercise in 7 years, following suspension of 2018 inter-Korean military pact
April 22, 2025
UN aviation body to censure North Korea over GPS jamming near Incheon airport
ICAO decision comes as Seoul accuses DPRK of endangering over 4K civilian planes from October to February
April 22, 2025
Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests
Expert says DPRK may have made weapons to order for Moscow after repeatedly testing upgraded system in recent years
April 22, 2025
North Korea’s imports from China more than double month-on-month in March
Hair for wig production returns as top trade item, while Pyongyang continues piano-buying spree with $1.5M in purchases
April 21, 2025
US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range
Move marks first time US has stationed such assets at a Japanese air base as it looks to deter China and DPRK
April 21, 2025
Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US
State Department report raises concern about Moscow’s 2024 defense pact with Pyongyang and DPRK weapons program
April 21, 2025
North Korean ambassador to Sweden ends 7-year posting headlined by nuke talks
Ri Won Guk played role in 2019 US-DPRK meeting in Stockholm and returns home amid signs Trump could revive diplomacy
April 21, 2025
ROK military stages major artillery drill near maritime border with North Korea
Army fires over 600 rounds into East Sea in two-day exercise aimed at preparing for ‘surprise enemy provocations’
April 18, 2025
