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US-ROK-Japan ties will be ‘vital’ no matter who wins upcoming elections: Blinken

US-ROK-Japan ties will be ‘vital’ no matter who wins upcoming elections: Blinken

Three nations' top diplomats stress cooperation to counter North Korea ahead of leadership changes in Tokyo, Washington

US-ROK-Japan ties will be ‘vital’ no matter who wins upcoming elections: Blinken
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill September 24, 2024
North Korea restoring runway at key airbase dismantled for COVID disinfection
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North Korea restoring runway at key airbase dismantled for COVID disinfection

Imagery shows work underway at Uiji Airport near China border in line with Kim Jong Un’s pledge to revive air force

North Korea restoring runway at key airbase dismantled for COVID disinfection
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 23, 2024
Quad leaders slam military cooperation with North Korea, but don’t name Russia

Quad leaders slam military cooperation with North Korea, but don’t name Russia

Despite condemning DPRK nuke program, lack of Moscow mention in coalition statement appears to be concession to India

Quad leaders slam military cooperation with North Korea, but don’t name Russia
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 23, 2024
Seoul warns of ‘military action’ after another North Korean trash balloon launch

Seoul warns of ‘military action’ after another North Korean trash balloon launch

South Korea says it would retaliate if balloons endanger citizens, following launch that caused flight suspensions

Seoul warns of ‘military action’ after another North Korean trash balloon launch
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 23, 2024
US soldier who fled to North Korea walks free after guilty plea

US soldier who fled to North Korea walks free after guilty plea

King sentenced to one year in prison despite charges including desertion, but released early for ‘good behavior’

US soldier who fled to North Korea walks free after guilty plea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 21, 2024
Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
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Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea

While supporters argue WMDs would enhance ROK security, DPRK may reap unintended benefits from having nuclear neighbor

Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal September 19, 2024
Vietnamese military officials visit North Korea for deputy ministerial talks

Vietnamese military officials visit North Korea for deputy ministerial talks

The two sides discussed defense policies and ways to strengthen military ties, according to Vietnamese state media

Vietnamese military officials visit North Korea for deputy ministerial talks
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 19, 2024
North Korea bookends Chuseok holiday with more trash balloon launches

North Korea bookends Chuseok holiday with more trash balloon launches

Launches Wednesday follow consecutive days of barrages at beginning of holiday but no accidents, major damage reported

North Korea bookends Chuseok holiday with more trash balloon launches
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 19, 2024
North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile

North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile

Kim Jong Un again blames ‘outside forces’ pushing development of Hwasong variant along with an upgraded cruise missile

North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 19, 2024
USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula

USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula

Lt. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson stressed urgency of North Korean threat and vowed to uphold military readiness

USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 18, 2024
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