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North Korea to defy inter-Korean military agreement, return troops to frontline

North Korea to defy inter-Korean military agreement, return troops to frontline

General Staff of the KPA says military will also assist in a "leaflet scattering" campaign against the South

North Korea to defy inter-Korean military agreement, return troops to frontline
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 15, 2020
North Koreans ready to blow up inter-Korean liaison office, state media says

North Koreans ready to blow up inter-Korean liaison office, state media says

On 20th anniversary of historic June 15 declaration, DPRK media warns of looming "retaliation" against the ROK

North Koreans ready to blow up inter-Korean liaison office, state media says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 15, 2020
Inter-Korean tensions: Live from Yeonpyeong-do – NKNews Podcast Ep.133
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Inter-Korean tensions: Live from Yeonpyeong-do – NKNews Podcast Ep.133

Jacco joins NK News staff for a live recording aboard a ferry returning from two days in Yeonpyeong-do

Inter-Korean tensions: Live from Yeonpyeong-do – NKNews Podcast Ep.133
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 14, 2020
Next “action” against South will be by the North Korean army, official warns

Next “action” against South will be by the North Korean army, official warns

In cryptic remarks, Kim Yo Jong says inter-Korean liaison office may be "completely collapsed" in future

Next “action” against South will be by the North Korean army, official warns
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 13, 2020
North Korea rules out more concessions to U.S., will pursue weapons development

North Korea rules out more concessions to U.S., will pursue weapons development

In statement marking two years since the Singapore summit, foreign minister says relations have "shifted into despair"

North Korea rules out more concessions to U.S., will pursue weapons development
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 11, 2020
South Korea set to hold military drills on Thursday

South Korea set to hold military drills on Thursday

Exercises originally planned for May 19, were rescheduled due to poor weather

South Korea set to hold military drills on Thursday
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 11, 2020
North Korea not responding to phone calls via inter-Korean hotlines, South says

North Korea not responding to phone calls via inter-Korean hotlines, South says

Pyongyang earlier in the day threatened to cut off communications with "enemy" in Seoul

North Korea not responding to phone calls via inter-Korean hotlines, South says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 9, 2020
U.S. Coast Guard “stepping up our game in the Pacific” and against DPRK: Admiral

U.S. Coast Guard “stepping up our game in the Pacific” and against DPRK: Admiral

Cites two USCG cutters’ deployment to counter North Korean maritime sanctions evasion in 2019

U.S. Coast Guard “stepping up our game in the Pacific” and against DPRK: Admiral
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 5, 2020
New road, bridge upgrades point to military parade preparations in Pyongyang
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New road, bridge upgrades point to military parade preparations in Pyongyang

Satellite imagery suggests North Korea could be planning a major display of heavy weaponry in October

New road, bridge upgrades point to military parade preparations in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 3, 2020
Timeline: from Kim Jong Un’s reappearance to an exchange of gunfire at the DMZ
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Timeline: from Kim Jong Un’s reappearance to an exchange of gunfire at the DMZ

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 - May 31

Timeline: from Kim Jong Un’s reappearance to an exchange of gunfire at the DMZ
NK Pro
NK Pro June 2, 2020