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Shady freighter with Sierra Leone flag spotted in key North Korean ports
Valiant’s appearance in DPRK ports may indicate ship’s purchase of or attempt to smuggle fossils or arms, experts say
October 11, 2023
Seoul officials suggest North Korea capable of ‘Hamas tactics’ to attack South
Ministers and JCS compared attack on Israel to inter-Korea tension, pushing for suspension of military pact
October 11, 2023
Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions
Experts suggest companies operating vessels in waters close to Northern Limit Line bought fishing rights from Pyongyang
October 10, 2023
North Korea blames Israel’s ‘ceaseless criminal acts’ for Hamas conflict
State media reports highlight casualties on both sides in denunciation of Israel, but omit details of Hamas strikes
October 10, 2023
ROK, Japan, US’ advanced assets join naval exercise to intercept DPRK weapons
USS Ronald Reagan also set to visit Busan this week, which expert says will likely elicit response from North Korea
October 10, 2023
North Korea condemns deadliest attack on Syrian government forces in nine years
Pyongyang’s support for Assad government highlights longstanding solidarity between the two hereditary regimes
October 9, 2023
Seoul’s new defense minister says best way to deter North Korea is punishment
Shin Won-sik visited frontline division after being appointed by President Yoon without opposition approval
October 9, 2023
North Korean women fall to Japan in Asian Games soccer final
Nadeshiko Japan pours it on after close first half to take gold, though DPRK athletes performed better in other sports
October 9, 2023
North Korea may be planning military parade or rally for Oct. 10 holiday
Satellite imagery shows possible soldier block formations at Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Square on Sunday
October 9, 2023
North Korea claims youth built 80-story Art Deco skyscraper in under 7 months
Major Pyongyang project Kim Jong Un conceived to give teens ‘hardship’ experience misses his Oct. 10 holiday deadline
October 9, 2023
