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November 02, 2024

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US, ROK and Japan to launch new drills to defend against North Korean threats

US, ROK and Japan to launch new drills to defend against North Korean threats

Freedom Edge exercise and tabletop drills come as countries also draft plans for new trilateral ‘coordinating mechanism’

US, ROK and Japan to launch new drills to defend against North Korean threats
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 3, 2024
Seoul to suspend inter-Korean military pact over North Korean trash balloons

Seoul to suspend inter-Korean military pact over North Korean trash balloons

Proposal would enable military drills and propaganda broadcasts near border, after DPRK withdrew from deal last year

Seoul to suspend inter-Korean military pact over North Korean trash balloons
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 3, 2024
EU blacklists Russian governor for gifting kamikaze drones to Kim Jong Un

EU blacklists Russian governor for gifting kamikaze drones to Kim Jong Un

Primorsky Krai leader helped DPRK evade sanctions, EU says, also designating Russian firm and DPRK nationals

EU blacklists Russian governor for gifting kamikaze drones to Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 3, 2024
At rock bottom: Moon Chung-in surveys the ruins of North Korea diplomacy

At rock bottom: Moon Chung-in surveys the ruins of North Korea diplomacy

In interview, former presidential adviser raises alarm about risk of conflict, laments sidelining of peace advocates

At rock bottom: Moon Chung-in surveys the ruins of North Korea diplomacy
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 31, 2024
North Korea threatens ‘unforeseen disaster’ over alleged US spy plane flights

North Korea threatens ‘unforeseen disaster’ over alleged US spy plane flights

Accusations of espionage follow DPRK satellite launch and warnings against US and ROK ‘intrusions’ into territory

North Korea threatens ‘unforeseen disaster’ over alleged US spy plane flights
Russian gunmaker claims North Korea copied his sniper rifle design

Russian gunmaker claims North Korea copied his sniper rifle design

CEO of Lobaev Arms endorses knockoff fired by Kim Jong Un and says he’s willing to help ‘ally’ DPRK with mass production

Russian gunmaker claims North Korea copied his sniper rifle design
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 31, 2024
US says it confirmed Russia used North Korean ballistic missiles against Ukraine

US says it confirmed Russia used North Korean ballistic missiles against Ukraine

Defense Intelligence Agency lays out evidence recovered debris came from Hwasong-11, finding clear visual match

US says it confirmed Russia used North Korean ballistic missiles against Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 31, 2024
North Korea claims it launched 18 missiles at once in warning to South

North Korea claims it launched 18 missiles at once in warning to South

Kim Jong Un says DPRK ready to launch preemptive strike while guiding major missile salvo involving 600mm MLRS

North Korea claims it launched 18 missiles at once in warning to South
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 31, 2024
North Korea reveals identity of top official linked to recent missile advances
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North Korea reveals identity of top official linked to recent missile advances

NK Pro analysis shows Kim Yong Hwan, new head of Academy of Defense Science, has been at DPRK leader’s side for years

North Korea reveals identity of top official linked to recent missile advances
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 31, 2024
North Korea jams GPS signals near sea border after denouncing ROK ‘intrusions’

North Korea jams GPS signals near sea border after denouncing ROK ‘intrusions’

South Korea reports second day of jamming, as experts warn any crossing could provide pretext for DPRK military response

North Korea jams GPS signals near sea border after denouncing ROK ‘intrusions’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Lina Park May 30, 2024
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