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South Korean province bans anti-North balloon launches in 11 ‘danger zones’
Designations in Gyeonggi are in response to fears of artillery fire but expert raises doubts about their efficacy
October 16, 2024
North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads, leading South to fire warning shots
ROK military says DPRK destroyed sections of two inter-Korean roads as it looks to sever ties to South
October 15, 2024
North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang
DPRK foreign ministry alleges ROK drones intruded into airspace three times this month, threatening military retaliation
October 11, 2024
North Korean defected to South by sea last month, Seoul belatedly reveals
Individual reportedly escaped in a small boat near ROK’s westernmost island, the latest in series of maritime defections
October 11, 2024
New report documents huge surge in North Korean crackdowns on outside info
DPRK restrictions on info access have led to over 40-fold rise in related human rights violations, Seoul nonprofit finds
October 10, 2024
Seoul could attack launch sites for North Korean trash balloons, minister warns
Defense chief says ROK has pinpointed some 10 launch locations, but expert says strikes could be seen as overreaction
October 9, 2024
Seoul’s ‘monster missile’ and a defector’s attempt to return to North Korea
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses South Korea’s Armed Forces Day and a man’s detainment after stealing a bus to cross DMZ
October 8, 2024
US, ROK reach new defense cost-sharing deal for troops to counter North Korea
Seoul to raise contribution to US forces by 8.3% to $1.13B, a move to bolster alliance ahead of possible Trump return
October 7, 2024
North Korea sends more trash balloons, second launch since ROK military parade
South Korean military reports launch early Friday morning, with balloons later spotted in skies above Seoul
October 4, 2024
North Korean escapee detained after attempting to flee the South in stolen bus
Police say defector cited difficulties adapting to life in ROK as reason for trying to return across inter-Korean border
October 2, 2024
