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North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say

North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say

East African nation has bought DPRK arms in past, and video of North Korean weapon has surfaced since conflict started

North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Yeji Chung April 28, 2023
Yoon says US could use nukes to defend Seoul, muddying waters around summit deal

Yoon says US could use nukes to defend Seoul, muddying waters around summit deal

Expert says ROK president is misrepresenting allies’ posture on North Korean attack by overemphasizing nuclear response

Yoon says US could use nukes to defend Seoul, muddying waters around summit deal
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 28, 2023
Ask a North Korean: How one soldier escaped across the heavily armed DMZ

Ask a North Korean: How one soldier escaped across the heavily armed DMZ

New columnist David writes about the challenges of army life and how a South Korean leaflet convinced him to defect

Ask a North Korean: How one soldier escaped across the heavily armed DMZ
David April 28, 2023
US reassures Seoul over North Korean threats, with eye on ROK nuclear debate
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US reassures Seoul over North Korean threats, with eye on ROK nuclear debate

Washington Declaration provides important updates to alliance but risks encouraging South Korean nuke advocates

US reassures Seoul over North Korean threats, with eye on ROK nuclear debate
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda April 28, 2023
What the US-ROK summit means for North Korea – Ep. 286
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What the US-ROK summit means for North Korea – Ep. 286

The NK News team discusses the top-line takeaways on nuclear security, deterrence, missile defense and more

What the US-ROK summit means for North Korea – Ep. 286
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 28, 2023
What the US-ROK summit means for security on the Korean Peninsula
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What the US-ROK summit means for security on the Korean Peninsula

Tensions with North Korea set to remain high as allies give few off-ramps or incentives for DPRK to curb weapons testing

What the US-ROK summit means for security on the Korean Peninsula
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 27, 2023
US, ROK to establish nuclear consultation group to ‘manage’ North Korean threat

US, ROK to establish nuclear consultation group to ‘manage’ North Korean threat

Summit declaration emphasizes South Korea will uphold nuclear nonproliferation, amid talk of Seoul going nuclear

US, ROK to establish nuclear consultation group to ‘manage’ North Korean threat
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 27, 2023
ROK to spend billions on interceptor to counter advanced North Korean missiles

ROK to spend billions on interceptor to counter advanced North Korean missiles

Seoul says L-SAM II will be country’s first glide-phase missile defense system, while also announcing new drone command

ROK to spend billions on interceptor to counter advanced North Korean missiles
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 26, 2023
Tokyo orders military to shoot down debris from North Korean satellite launch

Tokyo orders military to shoot down debris from North Korean satellite launch

Expert says Japan is able to intercept rockets that could fall in its territory but that tracking debris could be tricky

Tokyo orders military to shoot down debris from North Korean satellite launch
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 24, 2023
South Korea’s ruling party shines spotlight on case for going nuclear
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South Korea’s ruling party shines spotlight on case for going nuclear

Debate at parliament underscores how North Korea’s nuclear development has driven Seoul to consider the once-unthinkable

South Korea’s ruling party shines spotlight on case for going nuclear
James Fretwell
James Fretwell April 21, 2023