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US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says

US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says

Democrat Andy Kim emphasizes role of US forces in countering North Korea following report that Pentagon weighing changes

US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 29, 2025
Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’

Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’

Russian security chief says allies share ‘same trench’ in fight against Ukraine and West, meeting with DPRK counterpart

Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 29, 2025
Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser

Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser

Wi Sung-lac says candidate’s party has fought for democracy and human rights, despite criticism of its record on DPRK

Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 28, 2025
North Korean firms tout labor exports and luxury goods despite sanctions

North Korean firms tout labor exports and luxury goods despite sanctions

New issue of Foreign Trade magazine promotes DPRK inroads in Russia and China, including through joint ventures

North Korean firms tout labor exports and luxury goods despite sanctions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 28, 2025
Whether ROK needs nukes to deter North Korea dominates last presidential debate

Whether ROK needs nukes to deter North Korea dominates last presidential debate

Candidates clash on need for WMDs and US alliance in foreign policy discussion weighed down by bickering over scandals

Whether ROK needs nukes to deter North Korea dominates last presidential debate
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 28, 2025
US Congress’ think tank raises estimate for size of North Korean nuclear arsenal

US Congress’ think tank raises estimate for size of North Korean nuclear arsenal

Congressional Research Service says DPRK has fissile material for up to 90 warheads after revealing new enrichment sites

US Congress’ think tank raises estimate for size of North Korean nuclear arsenal
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 27, 2025
North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu

North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu

Russia dispatches reciprocal delegation to Pyongyang as faltering peace talks raise questions about DPRK role in Ukraine

North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 27, 2025
ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites

ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites

‘Ringleader’ of China-based syndicate worked with DPRK hackers to bring in over $17M for regime, prosecutors say

ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 27, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’

Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’

North Korean leader says new generation should preserve ‘national identity’ in letter for Chongryon’s 70th anniversary

Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 26, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates

Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates

South Korean presidential frontrunner also pledges to help separated families and defectors, pursue talks with Pyongyang

Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 26, 2025