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North Korea regularly operating new nuclear reactor at Yongbyon: Report
News

North Korea regularly operating new nuclear reactor at Yongbyon: Report

Light water reactor may help DPRK produce up to a dozen new nuclear weapons per year but unclear if fully online

North Korea regularly operating new nuclear reactor at Yongbyon: Report
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 26, 2024
Russian foreign minister evades topic of North Korea arms trade in interview
News

Russian foreign minister evades topic of North Korea arms trade in interview

Moscow’s top diplomat challenged Washington to back up its claims of Russia-DPRK arms trade with evidence

Russian foreign minister evades topic of North Korea arms trade in interview
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 25, 2024
North Korea says it tested new cruise missile
News

North Korea says it tested new cruise missile

'Pulhwasal-3-31' launch not connected to 'regional situation,' state media reports

North Korea says it tested new cruise missile
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko January 25, 2024
ROK defense minister tells air force to end DPRK leadership if it starts war
News

ROK defense minister tells air force to end DPRK leadership if it starts war

Comments follow navy’s announcement on drills to prepare for infiltrating enemy terrority as North Korea’s threats surge

ROK defense minister tells air force to end DPRK leadership if it starts war
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park January 24, 2024
South Korea slams weapons transfers between North Korea and Russia
News

South Korea slams weapons transfers between North Korea and Russia

UN envoy decries apparent arms deals as direct violation of sanctions while Moscow representative blames ‘the West’

South Korea slams weapons transfers between North Korea and Russia
Joe SmithJoe Smith January 23, 2024
North Korean minister talked arms and space cooperation with Putin, photos show
News

North Korean minister talked arms and space cooperation with Putin, photos show

Document visible in photos list priority Russia space sites for visit, while top DPRK munitions official joined meeting

North Korean minister talked arms and space cooperation with Putin, photos show
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 22, 2024
The lessons for today from unsung naval operations during the Korean War
Analysis

The lessons for today from unsung naval operations during the Korean War

Coalition ships played key role in combating North Korea, underscoring need for interoperability as naval forces evolve

The lessons for today from unsung naval operations during the Korean War
Ian BowersIan Bowers January 19, 2024
North Korea tests underwater nuclear drone to ‘deter’ US and allies: KCNA
News

North Korea tests underwater nuclear drone to ‘deter’ US and allies: KCNA

Pyongyang says it tested 'Haeil-5-23' in response to trilateral drills involving US, ROK and Japanese warships

North Korea tests underwater nuclear drone to ‘deter’ US and allies: KCNA
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko January 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un is daring Seoul to escalate. Both Koreas must step back from brink.
Opinion

Kim Jong Un is daring Seoul to escalate. Both Koreas must step back from brink.

North Korea’s rejection of unification and warnings of war are responses to Seoul’s tough talk, raising risk of conflict

Kim Jong Un is daring Seoul to escalate. Both Koreas must step back from brink.
Chun In-bumChun In-bum January 19, 2024
How North Korea could set a trap to bait South into a military clash
Analysis

How North Korea could set a trap to bait South into a military clash

Kim Jong Un says he won’t start a war, but Seoul’s stance on retaliation gives DPRK a pretext to be provoked

How North Korea could set a trap to bait South into a military clash
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll January 17, 2024