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UK labels North Korea a ‘regional disruptor,’ warns of nuclear modernization

UK labels North Korea a ‘regional disruptor,’ warns of nuclear modernization

Defense review lumps DPRK with Iran in hierarchy of global threats, highlighting its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

UK labels North Korea a ‘regional disruptor,’ warns of nuclear modernization
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 3, 2025
New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
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New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts

MSMT’s underwhelming first report offers little original material, but experts hold out hope for future improvements

New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 3, 2025
North Korea’s warship troubles, Shangri-La and Lee Jae-myung on cusp of victory
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North Korea’s warship troubles, Shangri-La and Lee Jae-myung on cusp of victory

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Shreyas Reddy discuss Trump’s plans for USFK and what to expect if Lee is elected president

North Korea’s warship troubles, Shangri-La and Lee Jae-myung on cusp of victory
Kim Jong Un vets 10-year plan to build more hospitals in visit to pilot project

Kim Jong Un vets 10-year plan to build more hospitals in visit to pilot project

North Korean leader turns focus from military for first time in weeks after managing warship fiasco and Russia ties

Kim Jong Un vets 10-year plan to build more hospitals in visit to pilot project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 3, 2025
Why Trump’s Golden Dome could upset the ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea
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Why Trump’s Golden Dome could upset the ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea

DPRK alarm reflects fear US will neutralize its arsenal, potentially even pushing it to develop space-based nukes

Why Trump’s Golden Dome could upset the ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda June 3, 2025
Ukraine’s daring drone strikes should have Kim Jong Un looking over his shoulder

Ukraine’s daring drone strikes should have Kim Jong Un looking over his shoulder

‘Spider’s Web’ attack on Russian air bases far from front lines reveals North Korea’s exposure as it backs Kremlin’s war

Ukraine’s daring drone strikes should have Kim Jong Un looking over his shoulder
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 2, 2025
North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election

North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election

South Korean authorities confirm GPS 'disturbances’ in Yellow Sea last week that required issuing warning to ships

North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jooheon Kim June 2, 2025
North Korean warship still capsized a week after projected recovery date
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North Korean warship still capsized a week after projected recovery date

Imagery shows destroyer half submerged 10 days after failed side launch, pointing to problems with restoration efforts

North Korean warship still capsized a week after projected recovery date
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 2, 2025
North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2025

North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
James Fretwell
James Fretwell | NK Pro June 2, 2025
Hegseth calls North Korea ‘formidable threat’ as USFK role set to broaden

Hegseth calls North Korea ‘formidable threat’ as USFK role set to broaden

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Asian allies must increase military spending to counteract China, North Korea

Hegseth calls North Korea ‘formidable threat’ as USFK role set to broaden
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 31, 2025
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