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Experts decry rights violations from North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine war
At Seoul event, ex-ICC chief calls for indicting Kim Jong Un for war crimes, but some doubt criticism will induce change
May 20, 2025
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
May 19, 2025
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
May 19, 2025
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
May 19, 2025
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
May 19, 2025
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
May 19, 2025
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
May 17, 2025
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’
May 16, 2025
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
May 16, 2025
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
May 16, 2025
