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Shreyas Reddy

Shreyas Reddy

Shreyas Reddy is the Lead Correspondent at NK News, based in Seoul. He previously worked as a researcher at BBC Monitoring, where his work focused on news and key people and organizations from the Korean Peninsula, Japan, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Follow him on Twitter.

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North Korea wins its first gold, silver and bronze medals of 2026 Asian Games

North Korea wins its first gold, silver and bronze medals of 2026 Asian Games

Weightlifter Ri Song Gum makes history with third straight gold, and the DPRK earns its first-ever soft tennis medals

North Korea wins its first gold, silver and bronze medals of 2026 Asian Games
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 23, 2026
North Korean cybercriminals target Ukraine-focused groups with new malware
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North Korean cybercriminals target Ukraine-focused groups with new malware

New campaign appears aimed at assessing the war’s trajectory as North Korea continues supporting Russia, researchers say

North Korean cybercriminals target Ukraine-focused groups with new malware
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 23, 2026
North and South Korea battle to 1-1 draw in Asian Games women’s soccer clash

North and South Korea battle to 1-1 draw in Asian Games women’s soccer clash

A rivalry marked by lopsided results produced a closely fought contest, with both teams advancing to the quarterfinals.

North and South Korea battle to 1-1 draw in Asian Games women’s soccer clash
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 21, 2026
North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

Japanese Coast Guard announces the missiles fell shortly after launching, suggesting they were short-range missiles

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 20, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects weapons factories, calls for AI and automation upgrades

Kim Jong Un inspects weapons factories, calls for AI and automation upgrades

Accompanied by his sister and defense officials, DPRK leader called for powerful artillery and inspected suicide drones

Kim Jong Un inspects weapons factories, calls for AI and automation upgrades
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 19, 2026
Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy

Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy

Stephen Biegun cites Russia ties, nuclear expansion and need for sustained diplomacy to overcome barriers to engagement

Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2026
North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response

North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response

The warning invokes DPRK nuclear law, accusing Seoul and Washington of preparing to use nuclear and chemical weapons

North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2026
The UN Divide: How the two Koreas battled for decades over global legitimacy

The UN Divide: How the two Koreas battled for decades over global legitimacy

What began as superpowers’ proxy war gave way to a global battle of competing claims over the Korean Peninsula

The UN Divide: How the two Koreas battled for decades over global legitimacy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2026
North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference

North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference

Visit marks first North Korean vice minister-level delegation to Xiangshan Forum since 2019, as DPRK-China ties deepen

North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 16, 2026
North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 women’s soccer win

North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 women’s soccer win

Bangladesh failed to register a single shot during the match, as opposed to the DPRK’s 21 attempts.

North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 women’s soccer win
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung | Shreyas Reddy September 15, 2026
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