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With Assad’s ouster, North Korea loses a key partner in the Middle East
Fall of Damascus to rebels could derail ties and shows dangers of depending on Russia, further justifying self-reliance
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Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea
Hopes for South Korean arms shipments to counter DPRK troops in Russia evaporate as Yoon faces impeachment
Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
NK Pro investigation finds 25 Russian companies joined Pyongyang trade fair, in some cases to promote sensitive goods
Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law
NK News and Korea Pro unpack the South Korean leader’s decision and how North Korea could exploit the political unrest
Balloon ban, border fencing and broadcasting television into North Korea
NK News’ Ifang Bremer discusses the latest leaflet launches and mysterious TV channels targeting DPRK viewers
Urs Gerber: Why inter-Korean relations are back to square one
Retired major general discusses his time as head of Swiss Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission in Panmunjom
North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses
NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks Kim Jong Un’s speech to military commanders and what Moscow may be sending for troops
Sean King: Why Trump’s reelection could see Kim Jong Un visit the White House
Former US government official discusses Trump’s administration picks and their stances on peninsula issues
How North Korean troops in Russia have changed peninsula dynamics
Korea Pro Editor John Lee discusses China’s strong statement on its ally, as well as Seoul’s role in Ukraine war
Get Behind The Headlines
What to expect from North Korea if Yoon Suk-yeol is impeached
DPRK seized on Park Geun-hye’s ouster but may opt for different path this time after revising stance toward South Korea
North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
Satellite imagery shows new construction at anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile plants after extended delays
South Korea’s only defector lawmaker says he opposes Yoon’s impeachment
In interview, North Korean escapee Park Choong-kwon criticizes martial law but says impeachment sets bad precedent
North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
An in-depth analysis of lack of coverage on ROK crisis, DPRK-Russia defense pact and ethnic Koreans visiting from Japan
Why Russia wants North Korean soldiers to march through Red Square
May 9 parade gives allies a chance to flaunt military ties over Ukraine War, and could even see Kim Jong Un visit Moscow
How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law
DPRK turned unrest to its advantage in 70s and 80s, shining light on how it could respond to Yoon’s aborted decree
Yoon’s strategy linking opponents to North Korea crumbles in martial law fiasco
Call to ‘eradicate anti-state forces’ exemplified South Korean leader’s well-established pattern of red-baiting
Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea
Yoon’s actions raise concerns about joint security posture, alliance management and ROK’s commitment to democratic norms
