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New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
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New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push

Locations suggest construction could be related to Kim Jong Un’s plans to build and mass-produce drones

New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 1, 2025
Russian Communist Party delegation arrives in DPRK with Donbas commander in tow

Russian Communist Party delegation arrives in DPRK with Donbas commander in tow

Expert suggests Kremlin may seek help from commander overseeing Kursk unit to lead North Korean soldiers in Ukraine

Russian Communist Party delegation arrives in DPRK with Donbas commander in tow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 1, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow
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Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow

Logistical challenges, geopolitical concerns and potential Trump meeting could influence Kim’s decision to attend

Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 1, 2025
ROK commission to label killings by North Korean soldiers in 1950s as ‘massacre’

ROK commission to label killings by North Korean soldiers in 1950s as ‘massacre’

Truth and Reconciliation Commission to urge Seoul to seek apology from Pyongyang for mass executions during Korean War

ROK commission to label killings by North Korean soldiers in 1950s as ‘massacre’
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 31, 2025
Trump says he hasn’t addressed Russia’s purchase of North Korean arms with Putin

Trump says he hasn’t addressed Russia’s purchase of North Korean arms with Putin

US president sidestepped question on Moscow’s acquisition of DPRK weapons amid ongoing peace talks on Ukraine war

Trump says he hasn’t addressed Russia’s purchase of North Korean arms with Putin
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 31, 2025
Australia deploys aircraft to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities

Australia deploys aircraft to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities

Australian air force patrol aircraft is operating out of Japan’s Kadena Air Base to track illegal ship-to-ship transfers

Australia deploys aircraft to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 31, 2025
Seoul detects signs of North Korea preparing for large-scale military parade

Seoul detects signs of North Korea preparing for large-scale military parade

Unification ministry expects parade and mass games in October, reports DPRK exploring ways to improve ties with China

Seoul detects signs of North Korea preparing for large-scale military parade
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 28, 2025
North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development
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North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development

Satellite imagery reveals progress on west coast frigate as Pyongyang eyes assets to challenge US spy flights

North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 28, 2025
UN Command coordinating ‘appropriate’ steps for two North Koreans in ROK custody

UN Command coordinating ‘appropriate’ steps for two North Koreans in ROK custody

Statement comes as DPRK reportedly ignores messages to arrange repatriation of fishermen found in Yellow Sea

UN Command coordinating ‘appropriate’ steps for two North Koreans in ROK custody
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 28, 2025
US identifies 100th soldier from Korean War remains returned by North Korea

US identifies 100th soldier from Korean War remains returned by North Korea

Pentagon chief Hegseth lauds identification as direct result of Donald Trump’s summits with Kim Jong Un

US identifies 100th soldier from Korean War remains returned by North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 28, 2025