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North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry
Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues
North Korean leader’s sister says South will pay ‘gruesome’ price following discovery of more ROK balloons near border
Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats
Restructuring to reportedly shift office's focus from military engagement to sanctions amid frozen inter-Korean ties
Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command
Expert says rare visit likely planned in response to Kim-Putin summit as showcase of US-ROK alliance strength
ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea
Multinational RIMPAC drills come as Yoon prepares to visit US, warning of global threat posed by DPRK-Russia ties
South Korea resumes artillery drills near land border for first time in 6 years
Live-fire exercise comes as ROK ramps up activity around DMZ following suspension of military pact with North Korea
North Korean officials appear wearing Kim Jong Un loyalty badges for first time
Experts say pins are part of move toward ‘full-scale idolization’ as leader establishes independence from predecessors
The forgotten teenage guerillas who infiltrated North Korea during Korean War
8240 Unit members hailed from DPRK and operated deep behind enemy lines, playing key role only now being recognized
US, ROK and Japan kick off Freedom Edge drills to counter North Korean threats
Inaugural multi-domain aerial and naval exercises to feature US aircraft carrier and run for three days
ROK holds live-fire rocket drills on anniversary of North Korea’s 1950 invasion
Army says large-scale exercise aimed to showcase firepower against DPRK threats, 74 years after start of Korean War
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