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Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads
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Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads

Images show North Korea is still in process of digging up sections of road and railways to sever ties to South

Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2024
Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
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Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense

No brings experience on weapons procurement as shakeup coincides with reported ROK drone interception failure

Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2024
North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads

North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads

State media suggests document changed to specify South Korea as ‘absolute enemy’

North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2024
South Korean province bans anti-North balloon launches in 11 ‘danger zones’

South Korean province bans anti-North balloon launches in 11 ‘danger zones’

Designations in Gyeonggi are in response to fears of artillery fire but expert raises doubts about their efficacy

South Korean province bans anti-North balloon launches in 11 ‘danger zones’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park October 16, 2024
Russia pledges support to North Korea in case of conflict on the peninsula

Russia pledges support to North Korea in case of conflict on the peninsula

Kremlin officials cited military pact signed by Putin and Kim when asked about escalating tension in the region

Russia pledges support to North Korea in case of conflict on the peninsula
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 16, 2024
How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals
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How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals

North Korea has increasingly signaled nukes are not just for deterrence as it tests weapons designed for war with South

How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 16, 2024
On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate

On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate

DPRK has put troops on standby many times under Kim Jong Un, usually avoiding conflict if Seoul respects its red lines

On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal October 15, 2024
Putin pushes for ratification of military pact he made with Kim Jong Un

Putin pushes for ratification of military pact he made with Kim Jong Un

Expert says Russian leader likely wants to provide legal basis for sending North Korean troops into Ukraine conflict

Putin pushes for ratification of military pact he made with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 15, 2024
Breaking down North Korea’s claims about alleged South Korean drone incursion
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Breaking down North Korea’s claims about alleged South Korean drone incursion

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Ifang Bremer discuss who was behind the incident and what it means for inter-Korean ties

Breaking down North Korea’s claims about alleged South Korean drone incursion
North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads, leading South to fire warning shots

North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads, leading South to fire warning shots

ROK military says DPRK destroyed sections of two inter-Korean roads as it looks to sever ties to South

North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads, leading South to fire warning shots
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park October 15, 2024
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