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Seoul seeks to raise defense budget to record $46B to deter North Korean threats
Proposed 3.6% increase would fund F-35A stealth fighters and Patriot missile upgrades for ‘three-axis’ defense system
August 27, 2024
North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
Near complete removal of buildings signals shift in COVID trade policies, and possibly restoration of converted airport
August 27, 2024
North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts
Missions in Europe and Asia emphasize need to mobilize resources after floods recently displaced thousands, emails show
August 27, 2024
US soldier who fled to North Korea to plead guilty to desertion, assault
Army will dismiss nine other charges against Travis King, which included soliciting child porn, according to his lawyer
August 27, 2024
Russian government VIP plane makes unannounced trip to North Korea
Flight may have transported trade delegation, while expert says uptick in air traffic points to ‘sensitive’ exchanges
August 26, 2024
North Korean farmland suffered ‘minimal’ damage from floods, USDA finds
Research predicts limited impact on crop production despite heavy rains, which expert calls relief for food security
August 26, 2024
US-ROK marines train to counter-invade North Korea in case of attack
Allies to conduct Ssangyong amphibious exercise through Sept. 7, while kicking off three-day air drills above Yellow Sea
August 26, 2024
Argentina arrests Russian for laundering crypto stolen by North Korea
Suspect reportedly helped conceal proceeds of $100M heist, showcasing DPRK’s strong ties to global laundering networks
August 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI
North Korean leader also inspected national '20x10' factory project sites over weekend, according to state media
August 26, 2024
Russian students from elite university arrive in North Korea for exchange
Exchange marks first in four years for Russians and highlights deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, says expert
August 23, 2024
