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Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade
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Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade

In 2nd parade of year, DPRK showcased more new tech for visiting delegations but dialed back on long-range missiles

Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans July 31, 2023
Seoul demands North Korea stop arms sales after its rockets show up in Ukraine

Seoul demands North Korea stop arms sales after its rockets show up in Ukraine

Reported confirmation that DPRK weapons have appeared on battlefield comes after Russian defense chief visited Pyongyang

Seoul demands North Korea stop arms sales after its rockets show up in Ukraine
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Yeji Chung July 31, 2023
North Korean hackers appear to impersonate US military in new phishing campaign
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North Korean hackers appear to impersonate US military in new phishing campaign

Security firm says attacks bear hallmarks of DPRK efforts to target South Koreans, while also compromising ROK websites

North Korean hackers appear to impersonate US military in new phishing campaign
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 31, 2023
World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
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World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade

New drone, missile platform and tank rolled through Pyongyang for Victory Day, while ICBMs underwhelmed

World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans July 31, 2023
Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes
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Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes

DPRK used parade to show citizens suffering under pandemic controls that its massive military spending is all worth it

Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes
James Fretwell
James Fretwell July 28, 2023
Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade

Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade

While rank is likely a factor, experts suggest DPRK also sought to show it is not only reliant on Beijing

Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 28, 2023
At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
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At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing

Foreign delegations send message DRPK’s allies can tolerate its nukes, as military rolls out ICBMs and underwater drones

At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda July 28, 2023
How North Korea’s new advanced drones change the game for the US and ROK
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How North Korea’s new advanced drones change the game for the US and ROK

New capabilities could spy on military bases and even assassinate targets, though much about weapons remains unknown

How North Korea’s new advanced drones change the game for the US and ROK
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi July 28, 2023
Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’

Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’

President says South Korean freedom built on ‘blood-stained uniforms,’ marking 70th anniversary of Korean War armistice

Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 28, 2023
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Russian defense chief Shoigu relays message at event in Pyongyang, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un

Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 28, 2023