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The improbable life of the Chinese-born polyglot who spied for North Korea

The improbable life of the Chinese-born polyglot who spied for North Korea

Jeong Su-il went from a globe-trotting diplomat to disguised scholar in ROK, landing in prison for aiding Pyongyang

The improbable life of the Chinese-born polyglot who spied for North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 26, 2025
Kim Jong Un says army must learn from ‘combat experience’ on modern battlefields

Kim Jong Un says army must learn from ‘combat experience’ on modern battlefields

North Korean leader hints at Ukraine war deployment during visit to school displaying posters on ‘exterminating’ South

Kim Jong Un says army must learn from ‘combat experience’ on modern battlefields
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2025
The final frontier:  A journey along the DMZ to North Korea’s doorstep
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The final frontier: A journey along the DMZ to North Korea’s doorstep

Tracing the DMZ’s rugged east coast, from Sokcho to Goseong, and the ghosts of the DPRK’s once-thriving tourism industry

The final frontier:  A journey along the DMZ to North Korea’s doorstep
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 20, 2025
South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine

South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine

Foreign ministry stated ROK is willing to provide protection and support after DPRK soldier expressed hope to defect

South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 19, 2025
South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen

South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen

Prosecutors had sought 3-5 years prison time for four Moon administration officials’ involvement in 2019 repatriation

South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 19, 2025
Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data

Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data

However, despite threefold increase of attempted cyberattacks in 2024, South Korean ministry says no damage reported

Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy February 19, 2025
South Korea deploys new missile to counter North Korean artillery threats

South Korea deploys new missile to counter North Korean artillery threats

Korean Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile is advanced precision-guided weapon designed to defend greater Seoul area

South Korea deploys new missile to counter North Korean artillery threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 18, 2025
DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
NK PRO

DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’

An in-depth analysis of the sanctioned studio’s latest work, skaters’ success at the Asian Games and a new ambassador

DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 14, 2025
North Korea slams South’s acting government for driving military ‘confrontation’

North Korea slams South’s acting government for driving military ‘confrontation’

State media blasted Seoul's plans to introduce drones to take out DPRK armored units as well as joint US-ROK exercises

North Korea slams South’s acting government for driving military ‘confrontation’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 14, 2025
North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK

North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK

Seoul says ICAO was notified last year about plan to sever channel from 2025, but calls ‘currently operating normally’

North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy February 13, 2025