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North Korea floats 20 trash balloons toward South amid drone tensions

North Korea floats 20 trash balloons toward South amid drone tensions

Launch is first since two Koreas traded military threats over alleged ROK drone incursion

North Korea floats 20 trash balloons toward South amid drone tensions
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill October 21, 2024
What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine
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What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine

DPRK likely seeks Russian cash or tech, but deployment risks exposing troops to outside info and inciting wider response

What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 21, 2024
North Korea publishes photos ‘confirming’ ROK drone violated Pyongyang airspace

North Korea publishes photos ‘confirming’ ROK drone violated Pyongyang airspace

State media claims technical analysis identified UAV as reconnaissance model used by South Korea's military

North Korea publishes photos ‘confirming’ ROK drone violated Pyongyang airspace
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 19, 2024
Russian military jet flies to Pyongyang amid reports of DPRK troops in Ukraine

Russian military jet flies to Pyongyang amid reports of DPRK troops in Ukraine

But expert raises doubts that combat troops would be flown to frontline, suggests senior personnel using VIP jet

Russian military jet flies to Pyongyang amid reports of DPRK troops in Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 18, 2024
North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul

North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul

ROK spy agency revealed Russian naval vessels were used to transport DPRK special forces to frontline earlier this month

North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Joon Ha Park October 18, 2024
ROK holds live-fire drill with Chunmoo MLRS designed to counter DPRK artillery

ROK holds live-fire drill with Chunmoo MLRS designed to counter DPRK artillery

It comes as JCS says this year’s Hoguk exercises will focus on enhancing combat capabilities citing North Korean threats

ROK holds live-fire drill with Chunmoo MLRS designed to counter DPRK artillery
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 18, 2024
More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
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More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military

An in-depth analysis of ‘angry revengers,’ an amendment to a law on homes for scientists and criticism of US officials

More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 18, 2024
South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 18, 2024
Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value
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Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value

Senior expert at US Institute of Peace discusses why the Korean problem remains unresolved some 70 years on

Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 17, 2024
Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port

Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port

Footage shows Angara berthed at pier at Rason port as Ukraine says DPRK is sending workers and soldiers to Russia

Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 17, 2024
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