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North Korea improves a copycat US drone, and the DPRK’s evolving role in Ukraine
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North Korea improves a copycat US drone, and the DPRK’s evolving role in Ukraine

NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks advantages of larger UAV and North Korean support for Russia on third anniversary of war

North Korea improves a copycat US drone, and the DPRK’s evolving role in Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jacco Zwetsloot February 25, 2025
DPRK supplying half of Russia’s munitions with more arms to come: Ukraine

DPRK supplying half of Russia’s munitions with more arms to come: Ukraine

Kyiv assessed North Korean missiles have shown significant improvements as Australia, New Zealand sanction Moscow

DPRK supplying half of Russia’s munitions with more arms to come: Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 24, 2025
IAEA chief calls for engagement with North Korea amid nuclear arsenal concerns

IAEA chief calls for engagement with North Korea amid nuclear arsenal concerns

He also urged for agency to establish presence in country as new DPRK sanctions monitoring body met for first time

IAEA chief calls for engagement with North Korea amid nuclear arsenal concerns
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 21, 2025
DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
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DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity

Transfers via Rason saw downturn compared to same period year prior as uptick this month comes amid warning from Kyiv

DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 21, 2025
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project slows, satellite imagery shows
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North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project slows, satellite imagery shows

Surge in construction at Thaesong Machine Factory started last summer, possibly related to new rocket engine development

North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project slows, satellite imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 19, 2025
Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet

Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet

Washington, Moscow initiate peace talks as Kyiv says it successfully destroyed DPRK artillery system in ongoing conflict

Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 19, 2025
South Korea deploys new missile to counter North Korean artillery threats

South Korea deploys new missile to counter North Korean artillery threats

Korean Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile is advanced precision-guided weapon designed to defend greater Seoul area

South Korea deploys new missile to counter North Korean artillery threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 18, 2025
US general warns North Korea’s new ICBM could overwhelm country’s defenses

US general warns North Korea’s new ICBM could overwhelm country’s defenses

Official added Kim Jong Un appears keen to advance weapons programs while also expressing concern about Russia-DPRK ties

US general warns North Korea’s new ICBM could overwhelm country’s defenses
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 14, 2025
South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats

South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats

New task fleet also strengthens sea lane security and rapid response to counter North Korea’s evolving capabilities

South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 3, 2025
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro February 3, 2025