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September 27, 2024

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The eagle has landed: South Korea suspends air drills after fighter jet crash

The eagle has landed: South Korea suspends air drills after fighter jet crash

Soaring Eagle meant to train pilots to intercept North Korean and other enemy targets and follows recent DPRK flybys

The eagle has landed: South Korea suspends air drills after fighter jet crash
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 21, 2022
What BTS’ Jin can expect from front-line military service at North Korean border

What BTS’ Jin can expect from front-line military service at North Korean border

Former soldiers say serving on DPRK’s doorstep can be exhausting, but also recall things they enjoyed about army life

What BTS’ Jin can expect from front-line military service at North Korean border
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Yeji Chung November 18, 2022
Why Japan’s ability to detect North Korean missiles may be better than it seems
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Why Japan’s ability to detect North Korean missiles may be better than it seems

Errant warning about ICBM overflight and conflicting assessments have raised concerns that are likely misplaced

Why Japan’s ability to detect North Korean missiles may be better than it seems
Markus Schiller
Markus Schiller November 18, 2022
US, ROK discuss nuclear posture amid ‘severe’ situation with North Korea: Seoul

US, ROK discuss nuclear posture amid ‘severe’ situation with North Korea: Seoul

Washington reaffirms it will defend South Korea with ‘nuclear’ options as DPRK continues burst of missile testing

US, ROK discuss nuclear posture amid ‘severe’ situation with North Korea: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 18, 2022
North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation

North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation

Foreign minister slams recent trilateral summit and US efforts to strengthen extended deterrence to its regional allies

North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 17, 2022
Strategic escalation: Why North Korea and US-ROK alliance keep upping the ante
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Strategic escalation: Why North Korea and US-ROK alliance keep upping the ante

Both sides are pursuing goals that drive tit-for-tat cycle, though neither wants to push tensions to point of no return

Strategic escalation: Why North Korea and US-ROK alliance keep upping the ante
Go Myong-hyun
Go Myong-hyun November 16, 2022
Not even Joe Biden is convinced China can rein in North Korea
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Not even Joe Biden is convinced China can rein in North Korea

President warns Xi of increased military presence if DPRK tests nuke, but unclear if China wants to or can pressure DPRK

Not even Joe Biden is convinced China can rein in North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell November 15, 2022
The fuzzy, contentious division of the Koreas at sea — Ep. 262
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The fuzzy, contentious division of the Koreas at sea — Ep. 262

Yoon In-Joo discuss maritime conflict, the role that coasts play in the DPRK economy, fish prices and more

The fuzzy, contentious division of the Koreas at sea — Ep. 262
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 15, 2022
EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign
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EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign

NK Pro analysis reveals clear patterns in how DPRK has timed activities and statements against US-ROK drills

EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 14, 2022
US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles

US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles

US official says Biden to warn China that US will boost military presence in region if DPRK keeps up weapons program

US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 14, 2022