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North Korea-China trade holds strong in April in sign of stable economic ties

North Korea-China trade holds strong in April in sign of stable economic ties

Total exchange reaches nearly $222.1M, a 15% on-year increase despite DPRK’s focus on cooperation with Russia

North Korea-China trade holds strong in April in sign of stable economic ties
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 19, 2025
North Korea holds rare event on military training after deployment to Ukraine

North Korea holds rare event on military training after deployment to Ukraine

Thousands of training officers gather for first conference in 7 years amid push to incorporate lessons from modern war

North Korea holds rare event on military training after deployment to Ukraine
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 19, 2025
North Korea expunges ‘unification’ from name of JSA building that hosted summit

North Korea expunges ‘unification’ from name of JSA building that hosted summit

Seoul belatedly confirms ‘Unification Pavilion’ now called ‘Panmun Hall,’ reflecting DPRK’s shift to two-state policy

North Korea expunges ‘unification’ from name of JSA building that hosted summit
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 19, 2025
Presidential candidates spar over need for ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea

Presidential candidates spar over need for ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea

Kim Moon-soo questions feasibility of denuclearization, while Lee Jae-myung stresses reliance on US extended deterrence

Presidential candidates spar over need for ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un kneels at the grave of his late mentor for third straight year

Kim Jong Un kneels at the grave of his late mentor for third straight year

North Korean leader’s unprecedented tributes to official Hyon Chol Hae likely aimed at encouraging loyalty to regime

Kim Jong Un kneels at the grave of his late mentor for third straight year
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill May 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation

Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation

North Korea tests anti-air and strike warfare capabilities, vows to ‘blind and destroy’ any incoming drone threats

Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 17, 2025
Court verdict against Yoon reminiscent of ‘communist’ North Korea: Kim Moon-soo

Court verdict against Yoon reminiscent of ‘communist’ North Korea: Kim Moon-soo

Conservative presidential candidate slams impeachment ruling as undemocratic with rhetoric that expert calls ‘dangerous’

Court verdict against Yoon reminiscent of ‘communist’ North Korea: Kim Moon-soo
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 16, 2025
New AI research center supercharging North Korea’s malicious cyber ops: Report
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New AI research center supercharging North Korea’s malicious cyber ops: Report

US cybersecurity firm says obscure center marks ‘decisive evolution’ as DPRK blurs lines between different threats

New AI research center supercharging North Korea’s malicious cyber ops: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 16, 2025
US Forces Korea serves roles beyond deterring North Korea, commander says

US Forces Korea serves roles beyond deterring North Korea, commander says

Gen. Xavier Brunson stresses need for US troops on peninsula to counter China and Russia under Indo-Pacific strategy

US Forces Korea serves roles beyond deterring North Korea, commander says
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 16, 2025
Security Council hears testimony about North Korean abductions during Korean War

Security Council hears testimony about North Korean abductions during Korean War

South Korean woman whose father went missing calls for action to hold DPRK accountable for ‘ongoing crime’

Security Council hears testimony about North Korean abductions during Korean War
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill May 16, 2025
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