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North Korea, Russia denounce upcoming US-ROK drills for ‘escalating tensions’
Pyongyang warns ‘retaliation is inevitable,’ as Moscow encourages Trump to pursue talks with Kim Jong Un
March 7, 2025
Russia speeds up work on bridge to North Korea despite winter weather: Report
Satellite imagery shows start of construction on foundation for long-delayed vehicle bridge over Tumen River
March 6, 2025
US-ROK to kick off major exercise on countering North Korea, first under Trump
Large-scale Freedom Shield spring drills will feature 19K South Korean personnel and 16 field training exercises
March 6, 2025
Errant bombs fall on village, injure 29 during US-ROK drills against North Korea
South Korean fighter jets ‘abnormally’ dropped 8 bombs during live-fire training by inter-Korean border, air force says
March 6, 2025
North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul
NIS assessment comes as Ukraine has accused Moscow of transferring drone tech to Pyongyang
March 6, 2025
Trump pick for key post calls for ROK to do more to defend against North Korea
Elbridge Colby tells Senate he wants to ‘empower’ allies and bolster Seoul’s role in alliance to counter DPRK, China
March 5, 2025
North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect
Yu Yong-weon of ruling party calls for Seoul to use ‘all resources’ to prevent soldier’s repatriation after meeting him
March 5, 2025
No South Korean aid shipments reached North Korea in 2024, first in 29 years
Seoul attributes development to Pyongyang’s refusal to accept assistance, though some NGOs also blame Yoon policies
March 5, 2025
North Korea closes border city to tourism, less than three weeks after reopening
Abrupt reversal on travel to Rason raises questions about broader resumption of foreign tourism to DPRK post-pandemic
March 5, 2025
North Korea stepping up cyberattacks on software supply chains, Seoul warns
NIS says DPRK compromises third-party suppliers to gain access to target’s systems, stealing sensitive data and tech
March 4, 2025
