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Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests

Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests

Expert says DPRK may have made weapons to order for Moscow after repeatedly testing upgraded system in recent years

Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 22, 2025
US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range

US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range

Move marks first time US has stationed such assets at a Japanese air base as it looks to deter China and DPRK

US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 21, 2025
Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US

Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US

State Department report raises concern about Moscow’s 2024 defense pact with Pyongyang and DPRK weapons program

Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 21, 2025
ROK military stages major artillery drill near maritime border with North Korea

ROK military stages major artillery drill near maritime border with North Korea

Army fires over 600 rounds into East Sea in two-day exercise aimed at preparing for ‘surprise enemy provocations’

ROK military stages major artillery drill near maritime border with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 18, 2025
UN aviation body rejects North Korean complaint over alleged ROK drone intrusion

UN aviation body rejects North Korean complaint over alleged ROK drone intrusion

ICAO dismisses request to investigate DPRK claims about UAV flights over Pyongyang last year

UN aviation body rejects North Korean complaint over alleged ROK drone intrusion
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 18, 2025
North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’

North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’

Defense ministry warns that DPRK won’t tolerate such ‘grave provocations,’ as US-ROK forces kick off more air drills

North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 17, 2025
North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

Analysis by ROK think tank highlights DPRK’s windfall from providing troops and arms for war in Ukraine

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 16, 2025
Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Ruling cites violations of privacy laws to justify censorship, amid official sensitivity about DPRK support for war

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 15, 2025
US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea

US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea

Seoul calls training a response to DPRK nuclear threats as it seeks to strengthen readiness following Yoon's ouster

US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 15, 2025
North Korea to expand Kim Il Sung Square for bigger parades, tour guide says

North Korea to expand Kim Il Sung Square for bigger parades, tour guide says

DPRK guide tells YouTuber about plans to eventually tear down buildings at central Pyongyang plaza used for mass events

North Korea to expand Kim Il Sung Square for bigger parades, tour guide says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 15, 2025
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