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Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear

Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear

Oh Se-hoon says ROK nukes could improve DPRK human rights, though expert expresses reservations about linking issues

Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 11, 2024
Top US official for North Korea resigns after less than year in role

Top US official for North Korea resigns after less than year in role

Jung Pak’s departure leaves Biden administration without leader on DPRK issues as Pyongyang expands its nuclear arsenal

Top US official for North Korea resigns after less than year in role
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 10, 2024
After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again

After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again

Leading conservatives are endorsing nukes to defend against North Korea, reginiting debate about reliance on US military

After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 5, 2024
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
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Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024

Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK Pro
NK Pro July 3, 2024
Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert

Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert

In interview, Georgy Toloraya says sanctions should focus on nukes and voices frustration about time on Panel of Experts

Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 2, 2024
North Korea says it tested new tactical missile variant at two different ranges

North Korea says it tested new tactical missile variant at two different ranges

Short-range ballistic missile with ‘super-large warhead’ may have hit inland target as another test planned for July

North Korea says it tested new tactical missile variant at two different ranges
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 2, 2024
North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed

Short-range missile test conducted during ongoing party plenum and as Pyongyang criticizes US-ROK-Japan military drills

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed
South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals

South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals

Expert suggests new designations are Seoul’s response to the ‘renewed alliance’ between Moscow and Pyongyang

South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 28, 2024
North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US
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North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US

DPRK’s first MIRV test advances capability that could help defeat US defenses to carry out nuclear strikes at lower cost

North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda June 28, 2024
North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles

North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles

Expert says Kremlin could use ATACMS strike on Crimea to justify arming DPRK and that North seeks to keep US ‘on edge’

North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 27, 2024
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