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North Korea preparing to hold military parade in coming months: imagery
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North Korea preparing to hold military parade in coming months: imagery

Pyongyang typically uses military parades to show off new nuclear missile developments

North Korea preparing to hold military parade in coming months: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2021
Cost-sharing deal on Seoul’s contribution for US troops enters into force

Cost-sharing deal on Seoul’s contribution for US troops enters into force

Six-year deal, signed in April and ratified this week, ties annual increases in Seoul's contribution to defense spending

Cost-sharing deal on Seoul’s contribution for US troops enters into force
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung September 1, 2021
South Korea’s defense ministry proposes 4.5% increase in military budget

South Korea’s defense ministry proposes 4.5% increase in military budget

Ministry says it will ask National Assembly for nearly $48 billion for military operations, WMD response system

South Korea’s defense ministry proposes 4.5% increase in military budget
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 1, 2021
Alleged North Korean collaborator claims he was preparing for unification

Alleged North Korean collaborator claims he was preparing for unification

South Korean man denies charges that he and three others took orders from DPRK operatives

Alleged North Korean collaborator claims he was preparing for unification
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 31, 2021
‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report

‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report

North Korea’s new nuclear activity comes after repeated threats to expand preemptive strike capabilities

‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 30, 2021
New North Korean nuclear activity ‘deeply troubling’: IAEA

New North Korean nuclear activity ‘deeply troubling’: IAEA

Nuclear watchdog suggests Yongbyon reactor may be operating for first time in three years

New North Korean nuclear activity ‘deeply troubling’: IAEA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 30, 2021
DPRK promises to build ‘strongest war deterrent’ in response to military drills

DPRK promises to build ‘strongest war deterrent’ in response to military drills

North Korea warns US will face ‘much more serious threats’ following conclusion of August exercises with South Korea

DPRK promises to build ‘strongest war deterrent’ in response to military drills
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 30, 2021
US approves sale of $258 million worth of guided munitions to South Korea

US approves sale of $258 million worth of guided munitions to South Korea

Seoul’s weapons purchase will support joint plans for possibility of conflict with North Korea, according to US agency

US approves sale of $258 million worth of guided munitions to South Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 25, 2021
Failing to foresee China’s entry into the Korean War – NKNews Podcast Ep. 197
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Failing to foresee China’s entry into the Korean War – NKNews Podcast Ep. 197

Jonathan Corrado and Markus Garlauskas discuss the US intelligence failure and its relevance to contemporary challenges

Failing to foresee China’s entry into the Korean War – NKNews Podcast Ep. 197
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot August 23, 2021
US, ROK to keep close eye on North Korea amid joint drills: foreign ministry

US, ROK to keep close eye on North Korea amid joint drills: foreign ministry

Statement comes after top US envoy on North Korea Sung Kim met his ROK counterpart Noh Kyu-duk

US, ROK to keep close eye on North Korea amid joint drills: foreign ministry
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 23, 2021