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An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race

An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race

Candidates have shunned inter-Korean policy amid voter apathy, but DPRK nukes still lurk behind key security debates

An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 29, 2025
More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines
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More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines

Once a progressive cause, conservatives have taken up banner amid concern about Taiwan risks and declining US power

More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 28, 2025
A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
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A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability

While escalation risks have subsided, a US failure to engage or continuation of Ukraine war could alter DPRK’s calculus

A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 26, 2025
Why Trump’s approach to Iran nuclear talks could reinforce North Korean distrust
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Why Trump’s approach to Iran nuclear talks could reinforce North Korean distrust

DPRK will be closely watching Washington’s tactics, but threats won’t sway a Kim regime in a stronger position than ever

Why Trump’s approach to Iran nuclear talks could reinforce North Korean distrust
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal May 22, 2025
Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help

Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help

Even the South hasn’t produced a comparable capability, but experts emphasize the DPRK air force still lags far behind

Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 21, 2025
Every company that joined North Korea’s not-so-international spring trade fair
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Every company that joined North Korea’s not-so-international spring trade fair

NK Pro finds nearly 100 DPRK firms participated in first event in 6 years, including likely sanctioned joint ventures

Every company that joined North Korea’s not-so-international spring trade fair
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 21, 2025
Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
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Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy

Seoul could push to revive DPRK engagement, perhaps with China’s help, but faces growing US pressure to confront Beijing

Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
Hans Horan
Hans Horan May 19, 2025
North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening
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North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening

Analysis of satellite imagery reveals road expansion and heavy vehicle activity, alongside unusual railway demolition

North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening
Fred Lee May 14, 2025
North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms
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North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms

‘Super-large’ nuke warhead and submarine-launched ICBM among unfinished items on Kim Jong Un’s military wishlist

North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 13, 2025
Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges

Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges

Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo both call for strengthening US-ROK alliance but differ on need for nukes and engagement

Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 12, 2025
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