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Seoul installs anti-drone system to quickly respond to North Korean incursions 

Seoul installs anti-drone system to quickly respond to North Korean incursions 

‘Integrated’ system is much more effective than previous one, says expert, and comes in response to DPRK drone incursion

Seoul installs anti-drone system to quickly respond to North Korean incursions 
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 6, 2024
North Korea launches hundreds of trash balloons for second straight day

North Korea launches hundreds of trash balloons for second straight day

South Korean military says it detected 260 balloons from Thursday night, marking 14th barrage this year

North Korea launches hundreds of trash balloons for second straight day
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 6, 2024
Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
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Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles

Project at Thaesong Machine Factory may aim to boost ICBM production, as Kim Jong Un upgrades arms factories nationwide

Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 5, 2024
US, ROK condemn North Korea’s ‘reckless’ behavior along inter-Korean border

US, ROK condemn North Korea’s ‘reckless’ behavior along inter-Korean border

Joint statement issued after extended deterrence meeting warns DPRK actions risk ‘inadvertent escalation’

US, ROK condemn North Korea’s ‘reckless’ behavior along inter-Korean border
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 5, 2024
North Korea launches some 420 trash balloons toward South, first in nearly month

North Korea launches some 420 trash balloons toward South, first in nearly month

Continuation of campaign suggests DPRK seeks to not only to be nuisance but to test ROK air defenses, expert says

North Korea launches some 420 trash balloons toward South, first in nearly month
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 5, 2024
Bo Ram Kwon: How cooperation with Russia has emboldened North Korea
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Bo Ram Kwon: How cooperation with Russia has emboldened North Korea

Research fellow discusses impact of Ukraine war on US-ROK strategic planning, internal stress on Kim Jong Un and more

Bo Ram Kwon: How cooperation with Russia has emboldened North Korea
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 5, 2024
Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown
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Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown

History shows DPRK usually waits to see who wins before taking military action, rather than seeking to influence vote

Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal September 4, 2024
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2024

North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro September 3, 2024
North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery
NK PRO

North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery

Nearby aircraft factory also dismantled ahead of possible reconstruction, sign it could manufacture drones

North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 3, 2024
‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes

‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes

Kim Yong-hyun has said North Korea won’t denuclearize and Japan could acquire WMDs, arguing ROK must prepare to do same

‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 3, 2024
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