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December 25, 2024

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How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles
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How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles

Indigenous capability will complement US assets like THAAD, with implications for ties with China

How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park December 11, 2024
Seoul’s ex-defense chief ordered North Korea drone incursion, lawmaker claims

Seoul’s ex-defense chief ordered North Korea drone incursion, lawmaker claims

Kim Yong-hyun also accused of seeking pretext for martial law by pressing for strikes on DPRK trash balloon launch sites

Seoul’s ex-defense chief ordered North Korea drone incursion, lawmaker claims
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park December 10, 2024
North Korea skips anti-Yoon propaganda in wake of martial law crisis

North Korea skips anti-Yoon propaganda in wake of martial law crisis

Newspaper doesn’t report by Tuesday on weekend protests in Seoul for first time in months, sign DPRK is watching fallout

North Korea skips anti-Yoon propaganda in wake of martial law crisis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 10, 2024
Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response
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Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response

NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses claims that ROK military put soldiers on alert for DPRK ‘situation’ before martial law

Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | Jeongmin Kim | NK News December 10, 2024
Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea

Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea

Hopes for South Korean arms shipments to counter DPRK troops in Russia evaporate as Yoon faces impeachment

Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 9, 2024
With Assad’s ouster, North Korea loses a key partner in the Middle East

With Assad’s ouster, North Korea loses a key partner in the Middle East

Fall of Damascus to rebels could derail ties and shows dangers of depending on Russia, further justifying self-reliance

With Assad’s ouster, North Korea loses a key partner in the Middle East
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 9, 2024
US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South

US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South

Commander of INDOPACOM says forces in region are on ‘heightened watch status’ for possible DPRK ‘opportunism’

US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 9, 2024
Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn

Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn

Unclear who has authority after ruling party suggests Yoon Suk-yeol no longer functioning as commander-in-chief

Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 8, 2024
North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
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North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest

Satellite imagery shows new construction at anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile plants after extended delays

North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 6, 2024
ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order

ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order

Lawmaker says troops were warned of ‘serious’ DPRK situation, suggesting Yoon played up dangers to ensure compliance

ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park December 5, 2024