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North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan

North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan

Authorities warn Hokkaido residents to seek shelter, stating missile expected to fall near island, but later lift notice

North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 13, 2023
Seoul accuses critics of using ‘forged’ US reports as anti-alliance ‘propaganda’

Seoul accuses critics of using ‘forged’ US reports as anti-alliance ‘propaganda’

Presidential office says claims of wiretapping based on leaked documents shake alliance as North Korean threats grow

Seoul accuses critics of using ‘forged’ US reports as anti-alliance ‘propaganda’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 11, 2023
Will North Korean missiles rain down on the Day of the Sun? – Ep. 283
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Will North Korean missiles rain down on the Day of the Sun? – Ep. 283

The NK News team discusses DPRK’s responses to US-ROK springtime drills and short-term prospects for weapons development

Will North Korean missiles rain down on the Day of the Sun? – Ep. 283
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 11, 2023
Kim Jong Un reviews ‘attack plans’ on South Korea at top military meeting

Kim Jong Un reviews ‘attack plans’ on South Korea at top military meeting

North Korea’s Central Military Commission discusses ‘powerful actions’ against US and ROK as allies continue drills

Kim Jong Un reviews ‘attack plans’ on South Korea at top military meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 11, 2023
‘Heightened’ North Korean threats spur nationwide drills in South Korea: JCS

‘Heightened’ North Korean threats spur nationwide drills in South Korea: JCS

Civil air defense and other drills to run through October to improve response procedures for DPRK missile launches

‘Heightened’ North Korean threats spur nationwide drills in South Korea: JCS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 10, 2023
North Korea ‘blocking’ hotlines to South Korea, unification ministry says

North Korea ‘blocking’ hotlines to South Korea, unification ministry says

Multiple calls go unanswered after Seoul complained about Kaesong assets, longest period of silence in 18 months

North Korea ‘blocking’ hotlines to South Korea, unification ministry says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 10, 2023
North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time

North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time

State media says it traveled hundreds of miles and detonated ‘trial warhead’ off east coast of peninsula

North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2023
North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears
NK PRO

North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears

Kim Jong Un may seek to accelerate development of subs, drones and ‘super-large’ nuclear warheads in near future

North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 7, 2023
North Korea suggests ‘war machine’ NATO will cause ‘Ukraine crisis’ in Asia

North Korea suggests ‘war machine’ NATO will cause ‘Ukraine crisis’ in Asia

State media appears to suggest South Korea and Japan face invasion if they deepen ties with alliance

North Korea suggests ‘war machine’ NATO will cause ‘Ukraine crisis’ in Asia
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 7, 2023
How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea
NK PRO

How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea

Normalizing intel sharing pact important step for Seoul and Tokyo but must be a starting point for future cooperation

How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi April 5, 2023