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Trash balloons to martial law: How inter-Korean ties hit rock bottom in 2024
Year began with North Korea abandoning unification and ended with a shocking declaration that cast tensions in new light
January 1, 2025
Year-end special: A look back at the most compelling North Korea stories of 2024
NK News journalists share the stories that meant the most to them and offer insights into how they reported on the DPRK
December 26, 2024
Yoon defends martial law, doubling down on claims of North Korea threats
ROK leader says he was motivated by DPRK cyberattack on election body and accuses opposition of ‘siding’ with Pyongyang
December 12, 2024
How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles
Indigenous capability will complement US assets like THAAD, with implications for ties with China
December 11, 2024
Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses claims that ROK military put soldiers on alert for DPRK ‘situation’ before martial law
December 10, 2024
Yoon still commands military despite ceding authority, Seoul belatedly confirms
Sidelining of ROK president after martial law debacle has raised concerns over who’s in charge if North Korea attacks
December 9, 2024
Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn
Unclear who has authority after ruling party suggests Yoon Suk-yeol no longer functioning as commander-in-chief
December 8, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol survives impeachment vote after martial law fiasco
Experts envision major ramifications for Korean security as opposition likely continues trying to oust ROK president
December 7, 2024
Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law
NK News and Korea Pro unpack the South Korean leader’s decision and how North Korea could exploit the political unrest
December 4, 2024
North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu
An in-depth analysis of unexplained natural phenomena, Mother’s Day celebrations and criticism of ROK president
November 22, 2024
