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North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
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North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia

Kum Ya’s voyage raises questions about its role in military cooperation, after Kremlin’s defense chief visited Pyongyang

North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 16, 2023
‘Abuse and racism’ drove Travis King to seek asylum in North Korea: State media

‘Abuse and racism’ drove Travis King to seek asylum in North Korea: State media

First statement from Pyongyang on matter comes around one month after King crossed inter-Korean border on JSA tour

‘Abuse and racism’ drove Travis King to seek asylum in North Korea: State media
Yoon heralds close ties with Tokyo as means to deter North Korean invasion

Yoon heralds close ties with Tokyo as means to deter North Korean invasion

South Korean president cites Japan’s role in hosting UNC forces, while denouncing opponents as ‘communist totalitarians’

Yoon heralds close ties with Tokyo as means to deter North Korean invasion
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 15, 2023
Russian military cooperation with North Korea doesn’t pose threat, Shoigu says

Russian military cooperation with North Korea doesn’t pose threat, Shoigu says

Speech by Kremlin’s defense chief comes after he watched Pyongyang military parade and inspected DPRK nuclear missiles

Russian military cooperation with North Korea doesn’t pose threat, Shoigu says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 15, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea
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What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea

Kim Jong Un’s arms factory tours and approval of battle plans appear aimed at showing DPRK is able to ‘fight tonight’

What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 15, 2023
Arms odyssey: Inside Kim Jong Un’s second tour of weapons factories this month
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Arms odyssey: Inside Kim Jong Un’s second tour of weapons factories this month

NK Pro identifies all the upgraded facilities and weapons the North Korean leader inspected on the east coast

Arms odyssey: Inside Kim Jong Un’s second tour of weapons factories this month
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 14, 2023
US, ROK to kick off summer military exercises that have enraged North Korea

US, ROK to kick off summer military exercises that have enraged North Korea

Ulchi Freedom Shield to feature over twice as many field training drills, with US Space Force to join for first time

US, ROK to kick off summer military exercises that have enraged North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 14, 2023
Kim Jong Un inspects short-range nuke and rocket factories to arm ‘front lines’

Kim Jong Un inspects short-range nuke and rocket factories to arm ‘front lines’

North Korean leader demands ‘exponential’ increase to production in line with weapon modernization plans

Kim Jong Un inspects short-range nuke and rocket factories to arm ‘front lines’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 14, 2023
Yoon hails importance of UNC as barrier to DPRK’s ‘communist’ unification vision

Yoon hails importance of UNC as barrier to DPRK’s ‘communist’ unification vision

U.N. forces still critical for South Korea’s defense in the event of renewed conflict, says South Korean leader

Yoon hails importance of UNC as barrier to DPRK’s ‘communist’ unification vision
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 11, 2023
Why the North Korean military may take encouragement from the war in Ukraine
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Why the North Korean military may take encouragement from the war in Ukraine

Intense land war has shown sheer numbers can offset technological inferiority, while again proving the value of surprise

Why the North Korean military may take encouragement from the war in Ukraine
Dylan Motin
Dylan Motin August 11, 2023
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