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US, ROK hold defense talks amid questions about Trump policy on North Korea

US, ROK hold defense talks amid questions about Trump policy on North Korea

Biannual KIDD discussion is first since Trump’s return and comes as US pushes allies to play role in countering China

US, ROK hold defense talks amid questions about Trump policy on North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 6, 2025
North Korea cancels foreigners’ visas a week before international trade fair

North Korea cancels foreigners’ visas a week before international trade fair

Last-minute decision casts doubts on DPRK’s readiness to reopen, just as it was set to hold first expo in six years

North Korea cancels foreigners’ visas a week before international trade fair
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 6, 2025
Kim Moon-soo, critic of North Korea engagement, wins ROK ruling party primary

Kim Moon-soo, critic of North Korea engagement, wins ROK ruling party primary

Former labor minister and staunch anti-communist likely to push hawkish DPRK policies of impeached President Yoon

Kim Moon-soo, critic of North Korea engagement, wins ROK ruling party primary
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 5, 2025
ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea

ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea

Opposition candidate also vows to halt leaflet launches and loudspeaker broadcasts to improve lives of border residents

ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 5, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for mass-producing newest tanks in visit to upgraded factory

Kim Jong Un calls for mass-producing newest tanks in visit to upgraded factory

KNCA report marks first confirmation that Kusong factory also produces nuclear missile launchers

Kim Jong Un calls for mass-producing newest tanks in visit to upgraded factory
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 5, 2025
Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan

Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan

Deployment of frigate marks Rome’s second contribution to surveillance efforts to curb illicit ship-to-ship transfers

Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 5, 2025
North Korean firms lay groundwork to sell sanctioned textiles, boilers in Russia

North Korean firms lay groundwork to sell sanctioned textiles, boilers in Russia

Patent records show two companies applied for brand protections in latest DPRK effort to export to neighboring market

North Korean firms lay groundwork to sell sanctioned textiles, boilers in Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 2, 2025
Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy

Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy

Former prime minister and acting president pledges to pursue diplomacy with Pyongyang while strengthening deterrence

Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 2, 2025
ROK education chief warns of North Korea threats after taking charge of military

ROK education chief warns of North Korea threats after taking charge of military

Series of resignations thrusts Lee Ju-ho into role of acting president, despite lack of experience in security affairs

ROK education chief warns of North Korea threats after taking charge of military
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 2, 2025
US blacklists Cambodian firm for aiding North Korean crypto laundering

US blacklists Cambodian firm for aiding North Korean crypto laundering

Huione Group accused of facilitating DPRK cybercrime in first US action against Pyongyang’s operations under Trump

US blacklists Cambodian firm for aiding North Korean crypto laundering
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 2, 2025
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