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How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort

Experts say Kyiv is using capture of Chinese mercenaries to argue Russia is aligned with both Pyongyang and Beijing

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 11, 2025
Wildfire erupts in DMZ amid heightened North Korean troop activity near border

Wildfire erupts in DMZ amid heightened North Korean troop activity near border

ROK deploys helicopters to fight blaze near Goseong following incursions and land clearing by DPRK soldiers

Wildfire erupts in DMZ amid heightened North Korean troop activity near border
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 11, 2025
US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements

US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements

USFK chief says classified OPLAN signed in 2023 enhances preparedness for conflict scenarios involving nuclear weapons

US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 10, 2025
Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv

Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv

Zelensky posted footage of Chinese POWs online with US calling news ‘disturbing,’ labeling Beijing as enabler of war

Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 9, 2025
ROK fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross inter-Korean border

ROK fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross inter-Korean border

Around 10 DPRK soldiers briefly entered southern side of demilitarized zone according to Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff

ROK fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross inter-Korean border
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Shreyas Reddy April 8, 2025
North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
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North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis

Rifle tested by Kim Jong Un ‘appears identical’ to Austrian-made model, says expert, but company denies any link to DPRK

North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2025
Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
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Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks first edition of marathon since before pandemic and Kim Jong Un overseeing attack exercises

Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
Some 1,500 North Korean troops spotted near border after Yoon’s impeachment

Some 1,500 North Korean troops spotted near border after Yoon’s impeachment

ROK military reports land-clearing and fortification work as acting leadership warns of potential provocations

Some 1,500 North Korean troops spotted near border after Yoon’s impeachment
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 7, 2025
New US surveillance jet conducts test flights near North Korean border

New US surveillance jet conducts test flights near North Korean border

Daily missions along demilitarized zone mark first known deployment since BD-700 arrived on peninsula in February

New US surveillance jet conducts test flights near North Korean border
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster

Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster

North Korean special forces exercises also hint at further Russia deployment after similar instance last fall

Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 7, 2025
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