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Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea

Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea

Yoon’s actions raise concerns about joint security posture, alliance management and ROK’s commitment to democratic norms

Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 4, 2024
Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup
NK PRO

Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup

South Korean leader could see an inter-Korean clash as a way to hold onto power, though Pyongyang might not play along

Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 4, 2024
Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law
Podcast

Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law

NK News and Korea Pro unpack the South Korean leader’s decision and how North Korea could exploit the political unrest

Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | John Lee | Joon Ha Park | NK News December 4, 2024
North Korea yet to react to South Korean president’s short-lived martial law

North Korea yet to react to South Korean president’s short-lived martial law

ROK military says no ‘unusual’ movements from DPRK amid concerns that Pyongyang could take advantage of political crisis

North Korea yet to react to South Korean president’s short-lived martial law
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 4, 2024
What Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law gambit means for the Korean Peninsula
NK PRO

What Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law gambit means for the Korean Peninsula

South Korean leader’s declaration risks triggering domestic unrest, while opening door to North Korean escalation

What Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law gambit means for the Korean Peninsula
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 4, 2024
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024

North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro December 3, 2024
Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories
NK PRO

Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories

NK Pro finds officials in charge of arms procurement and artillery likely stayed extra day after defense chief left

Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko December 3, 2024
Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine

Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine

Remarks contradict claims by US State Department and Kyiv, which says DPRK soldiers have suffered casualties

Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 3, 2024
North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says

North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says

DPRK reportedly transfers dozens of 240mm MLRs in new shipment, as well as 100 ballistic missiles and at least 5M shells

North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief

Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief

Leader praises Russia for counterattack on Ukraine while Andrei Belousov invites DPRK troops to join parade in Moscow

Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 30, 2024
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