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ROK court issues arrest warrant over reported leak of intel to North Korea

ROK court issues arrest warrant over reported leak of intel to North Korea

Announcement comes after Seoul's defense ministry confirmed it was investigating disclosure of list of military spies

ROK court issues arrest warrant over reported leak of intel to North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 30, 2024
North Korea marks Korean War ‘victory’ with goose-stepping soldiers but no nukes

North Korea marks Korean War ‘victory’ with goose-stepping soldiers but no nukes

Kim Jong Un pays tribute to veterans at scaled-down celebrations, but Chinese envoy appears to skip the festivities

North Korea marks Korean War ‘victory’ with goose-stepping soldiers but no nukes
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 29, 2024
ROK, Japan, US sign deal to ‘institutionalize’ military ties against North Korea

ROK, Japan, US sign deal to ‘institutionalize’ military ties against North Korea

Expert says lack of formal treaty could jeopardize cooperation despite effort to protect against leadership changes

ROK, Japan, US sign deal to ‘institutionalize’ military ties against North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park July 29, 2024
Seoul investigating leak of secret military agents’ identities to North Korea

Seoul investigating leak of secret military agents’ identities to North Korea

South Korea reportedly recalled some personnel due to breach, amid growing scrutiny of ROK intel operations

Seoul investigating leak of secret military agents’ identities to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods

Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods

State media says city of Sinuiju on China border hit by heavy rains, prompting helicopter rescue operation

Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 29, 2024
North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants
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North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants

Major construction also underway on new underground facilities near weapons plants that could be used for storage

North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 26, 2024
North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push
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North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push

NK Pro uncovers construction at facilities for missiles, launchers and more as DPRK focuses on deterrence and arms sales

North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 25, 2024
North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says

North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says

South Korean military suggests timer attached to balloon caused fire amid concerns about dangers of DPRK launches

North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 25, 2024
BTS rocks, Kim sucks: How Seoul’s loudspeakers seek to sway North Korean minds

BTS rocks, Kim sucks: How Seoul’s loudspeakers seek to sway North Korean minds

Border broadcasts feature news, weather, music and more, but sharp criticism of Kim Jong Un risks inciting DPRK response

BTS rocks, Kim sucks: How Seoul’s loudspeakers seek to sway North Korean minds
North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound

North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound

ROK authorities say contents posed no danger after Pyongyang carries out 10th balloon barrage to date

North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 24, 2024
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