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Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield

Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield

Experts say DPRK forces are unlikely to shift course of war but will bring more attention as Kyiv seeks to rally support

Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

North Korean leader demands quicker launch capabilities for long-range missiles targeting US at underground facility

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine

North Korean leader’s statement appears to be response to claims DPRK is sending troops to aid Russia’s invasion

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 22, 2024
Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment

Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment

Remarks by top official come amid reports that ROK is considering sending team to Ukraine to monitor DPRK soldiers

Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 22, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 22, 2024
North Korea denies it has deployed troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korea denies it has deployed troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine

DPRK representative tells UN claims are ‘groundless’ as Seoul calls deployment an ‘attack’ on UN sanctions regime

North Korea denies it has deployed troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 22, 2024
Examining evidence of North Korean troop deployments to the war in Ukraine
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Examining evidence of North Korean troop deployments to the war in Ukraine

NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses claims about DPRK soldiers in Russia, related videos circulating online and more

Examining evidence of North Korean troop deployments to the war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is transforming how Europe perceives North Korean threats
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The war in Ukraine is transforming how Europe perceives North Korean threats

Once a faraway danger, the DPRK is now sending arms and even troops to support Russia, triggering new EU response

The war in Ukraine is transforming how Europe perceives North Korean threats
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal October 22, 2024
Why some experts think North Korea faked evidence of ROK drone intrusion

Why some experts think North Korea faked evidence of ROK drone intrusion

State media photos appear to show South Korean UAV, but analysts say it would be easy to replicate such commercial tech

Why some experts think North Korea faked evidence of ROK drone intrusion
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 21, 2024
Seoul weighing ‘various’ responses to North Korea sending troops to Ukraine

Seoul weighing ‘various’ responses to North Korea sending troops to Ukraine

Defense ministry declines to state whether ROK will provide lethal aid to Kyiv amid questions about extent of deployment

Seoul weighing ‘various’ responses to North Korea sending troops to Ukraine
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 21, 2024
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