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North Korea ‘plotting’ new forms of provocation against South: Acting president

North Korea ‘plotting’ new forms of provocation against South: Acting president

Han Duck-soo says ROK will retaliate ‘overwhelmingly’ to any attack by ‘the most regressive regime on Earth’

North Korea ‘plotting’ new forms of provocation against South: Acting president
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 28, 2025
North Korean troops suffer multiple casualties in border landmine explosion: ROK

North Korean troops suffer multiple casualties in border landmine explosion: ROK

South Korean military reports DPRK has resumed work on front-line defenses, which expert attributes to ‘weakened’ forces

North Korean troops suffer multiple casualties in border landmine explosion: ROK
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Joon Ha Park March 27, 2025
Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests

Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests

Expert says Koksan self-propelled guns and 240mm MLRS will likely enter combat in southern Ukraine

Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 27, 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones

Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones

North Korean leader views tests of various UAVs as first images of new early warning converted cargo plane released

Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 27, 2025
How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
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How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety

Demanding denuclearization has met little success, but a pragmatic approach to growing nuclear risks can foster dialogue

How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
Caroline Kearney
Caroline Kearney March 26, 2025
The lessons for today from North Korea’s deadly sinking of an ROK warship

The lessons for today from North Korea’s deadly sinking of an ROK warship

In interview, former Cheonan captain reflects on 15th anniversary of torpedo attack and evolving DPRK naval tactics

The lessons for today from North Korea’s deadly sinking of an ROK warship
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 26, 2025
North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says

North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says

New threat assessment provides glimpse at how Trump will approach Pyongyang, warning of DPRK-Russia military ties

North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy March 26, 2025
US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes

US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes

Opposition argues talk of going nuclear to defend against North Korea spooked US, while government claims no connection

US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 25, 2025
South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement

South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement

Acting President Han Duck-soo warns of ‘serious’ security situation after court overturns his impeachment

South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 25, 2025
Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk
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Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk

NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses what we know about the Russian defense chief’s surprise visit to Pyongyang

Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk