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December 09, 2024

Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea

By Anton Sokolin, December 9, 2024
Image Credit: ROK Presidential Office

Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn

By Jeongmin Kim, December 8, 2024
Image Credit: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 31, 2023)

Yoon Suk-yeol survives impeachment vote after martial law fiasco

By Jeongmin Kim, December 7, 2024
Image Credit: NK News (Dec. 7, 2024)
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Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea

Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea

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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

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Anton SokolinDec 09, 2024
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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

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What to expect from North Korea if Yoon Suk-yeol is impeached

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

What to expect from North Korea if Yoon Suk-yeol is impeached
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas ReddyDec 06, 2024
North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
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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

North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
Colin Zwirko
Colin ZwirkoDec 06, 2024
South Korea’s only defector lawmaker says he opposes Yoon’s impeachment

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

South Korea’s only defector lawmaker says he opposes Yoon’s impeachment
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha ParkDec 06, 2024
North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
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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

North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon ChungDec 06, 2024
Why Russia wants North Korean soldiers to march through Red Square
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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

Why Russia wants North Korean soldiers to march through Red Square
Anton Sokolin
Anton SokolinDec 05, 2024
How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law

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

How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela BernalDec 05, 2024
Yoon’s strategy linking opponents to North Korea crumbles in martial law fiasco

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

Yoon’s strategy linking opponents to North Korea crumbles in martial law fiasco
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas ReddyDec 04, 2024
Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea

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

Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang BremerDec 04, 2024
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