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December 25, 2024

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US, ROK stage amphibious drills to show ‘decisive’ posture against North Korea

US, ROK stage amphibious drills to show ‘decisive’ posture against North Korea

Some 30 vessels and 70 aircraft joined Ssangyong exercise seeking to demonstrate joint sea, land and air capabilities

US, ROK stage amphibious drills to show ‘decisive’ posture against North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 29, 2023
North Korea appears to rip up Pyongyang airfield just years after construction
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North Korea appears to rip up Pyongyang airfield just years after construction

Satellite imagery shows demolition of what would be at least the eighth airfield cleared from map since 2019

North Korea appears to rip up Pyongyang airfield just years after construction
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2023
North Korean radio equipment shipped to Ethiopian military last year: UN report

North Korean radio equipment shipped to Ethiopian military last year: UN report

Panel of Experts indicates DPRK’s Glocom Corp. has also expanded its online offering despite global sanctions pressure

North Korean radio equipment shipped to Ethiopian military last year: UN report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 29, 2023
With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes
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With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes

Display of mass-produced Hwasan-31 helps North Korea achieve its deterrence goals, with or without a nuclear test

With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 29, 2023
North Korea shows off smaller nuke warhead it says fits on missiles aimed at ROK

North Korea shows off smaller nuke warhead it says fits on missiles aimed at ROK

State media shows leader Kim Jong Un inspecting warhead, reports on airburst missile test and tests of undersea drone

North Korea shows off smaller nuke warhead it says fits on missiles aimed at ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 28, 2023
North Korea ‘exaggerated’ about new undersea nuclear drone, Seoul says

North Korea ‘exaggerated’ about new undersea nuclear drone, Seoul says

DPRK claimed Haeil system can trigger ‘radioactive tsunami’ against US and South Korean forces

North Korea ‘exaggerated’ about new undersea nuclear drone, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 27, 2023
US sends aircraft carrier to peninsula as part of North Korea deterrence efforts

US sends aircraft carrier to peninsula as part of North Korea deterrence efforts

USS Nimitz joins exercises off southern coast and will visit South Korean port as allies celebrate 70 years of alliance

US sends aircraft carrier to peninsula as part of North Korea deterrence efforts
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 27, 2023
Why North Korea’s ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon may just be a bluff
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Why North Korea’s ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon may just be a bluff

New undersea drone has major flaws that make it unworthy of serious investment, but it can still send message to US

Why North Korea’s ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon may just be a bluff
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 27, 2023
North Korea launches two short-range  ballistic missiles: ROK military

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: ROK military

Japan also reports both missiles splashed down shortly after launch, as Pyongyang continues testing around US-ROK drills

North Korea launches two short-range  ballistic missiles: ROK military
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 27, 2023
Yoon warns North Korea will pay for ‘reckless provocations’ in emotional speech

Yoon warns North Korea will pay for ‘reckless provocations’ in emotional speech

South Korean president honors fallen soldiers as US-ROK forces carry out over half dozen military exercises

Yoon warns North Korea will pay for ‘reckless provocations’ in emotional speech
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 24, 2023