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North Korean trash barrage extends to fifth day, launching over 1200 balloons
One balloon caused fire near border, raising concerns about threats to property as DPRK looks to stoke social division
September 9, 2024
Xi promises to ‘boost coordination’ with Kim Jong Un amid signs of strained ties
Expert says Chinese leader’s letter to North Korean counterpart, only 2nd this year, appears aimed at managing tensions
September 9, 2024
North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development
Twelve-axle missile launch vehicle appears during Kim Jong Un visit to factory
September 8, 2024
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
September 8, 2024
Seoul’s new defense chief warns North Korea ‘provocations’ will lead to its end
South Korea’s defense policy is unlikely to change under Kim Yong-hyun’s leadership, according to expert
September 6, 2024
Seoul installs anti-drone system to quickly respond to North Korean incursions
‘Integrated’ system is much more effective than previous one, says expert, and comes in response to DPRK drone incursion
September 6, 2024
North Korea launches hundreds of trash balloons for second straight day
South Korean military says it detected 260 balloons from Thursday night, marking 14th barrage this year
September 6, 2024
US, ROK condemn North Korea’s ‘reckless’ behavior along inter-Korean border
Joint statement issued after extended deterrence meeting warns DPRK actions risk ‘inadvertent escalation’
September 5, 2024
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
September 5, 2024
Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea
NK News analysis shows Russian records likely misidentified supplier reported by media due to spelling error
September 4, 2024
