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Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile

Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile

Intermediate-range missile test on Monday meant as warning to 'hostile forces,' as top US diplomat held talks in Seoul

Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 7, 2025
Blinken raises alarm about North Korea-Russia space ties on final trip to Seoul

Blinken raises alarm about North Korea-Russia space ties on final trip to Seoul

Top US diplomat also signals ‘serious’ concern about Yoon martial law, while praising efforts to reinforce alliance

Blinken raises alarm about North Korea-Russia space ties on final trip to Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 6, 2025
Russia pushes forward North Korea bridge project amid active weapons trade
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Russia pushes forward North Korea bridge project amid active weapons trade

New construction for road link over Tumen River comes after Moscow approved funding last month

Russia pushes forward North Korea bridge project amid active weapons trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2025
Handwritten notes tell the story of a North Korean soldier killed in Russia

Handwritten notes tell the story of a North Korean soldier killed in Russia

27-year-old sends birthday wishes, confesses ‘sins’ and more in letters and diary released by Ukraine

Handwritten notes tell the story of a North Korean soldier killed in Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 6, 2025
North Korea fires intermediate-range missile in first launch in two months: ROK

North Korea fires intermediate-range missile in first launch in two months: ROK

Apparent test is first since Yoon martial law crisis and Trump election and comes as top US diplomat visits Seoul

North Korea fires intermediate-range missile in first launch in two months: ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2025
North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2024

North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro January 3, 2025
ROK military denies that it sought to induce conflict with North Korea

ROK military denies that it sought to induce conflict with North Korea

Statement follows claims that psy-op unit launched anti-regime balloons and Yoon Suk-yeol sought to provoke Pyongyang

ROK military denies that it sought to induce conflict with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy January 2, 2025
North Korea’s official 2025 calendar offers sneak peak of what’s to come

North Korea’s official 2025 calendar offers sneak peak of what’s to come

DPRK still using ‘Day of the Sun’ despite reported phase-out, while party founding could be occasion for military parade

North Korea’s official 2025 calendar offers sneak peak of what’s to come
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 1, 2025
Plenum leadership reshuffles preview Kim Jong Un’s priorities for new year
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Plenum leadership reshuffles preview Kim Jong Un’s priorities for new year

North Korean leader named close confidants for economic roles, while absences hinted at policy changes for Trump return

Plenum leadership reshuffles preview Kim Jong Un’s priorities for new year
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser January 1, 2025
Trash balloons to martial law: How inter-Korean ties hit rock bottom in 2024

Trash balloons to martial law: How inter-Korean ties hit rock bottom in 2024

Year began with North Korea abandoning unification and ended with a shocking declaration that cast tensions in new light

Trash balloons to martial law: How inter-Korean ties hit rock bottom in 2024
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 1, 2025
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