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Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks
Experts tell NK News Kim Jong Un must now weigh fear of a first strike against confidence in nuclear deterrence
June 23, 2025
What Kim Jong Un is learning from Israel’s offensive as Tehran burns
Damage to nuclear sites and assassinations reinforce North Korea’s belief that only nukes can save it from similar fate
June 18, 2025
Lessons for North Korea from Israeli strikes on Iran, and loudspeakers go silent
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses why secrecy remains the DPRK’s strongest defense and the possible return of tourism
June 17, 2025
Trump lifted sanctions on Syria. But that playbook won’t work for North Korea.
Legal framework for DPRK sanctions makes it much harder for US to ease restrictions as part of future nuclear deal
June 13, 2025
How US Forces Korea is changing its tune on mission to counter North Korea
USFK commander has touted 28,500-strong force’s proximity to China, amid questions about ROK stance on Taiwan conflict
June 12, 2025
North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source
DPRK officials in New York said to have rejected letter to Kim Jong Un multiple times amid ongoing diplomatic freeze
June 11, 2025
Israeli official warns North Korea-Syria arms cooperation would cross red line
Senior diplomat says Israel is ready to act if new Syrian government seeks to revive weapons ties with Pyongyang
June 4, 2025
North Korea’s warship troubles, Shangri-La and Lee Jae-myung on cusp of victory
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Shreyas Reddy discuss Trump’s plans for USFK and what to expect if Lee is elected president
June 3, 2025
Ukraine’s daring drone strikes should have Kim Jong Un looking over his shoulder
‘Spider’s Web’ attack on Russian air bases far from front lines reveals North Korea’s exposure as it backs Kremlin’s war
June 2, 2025
Hegseth calls North Korea ‘formidable threat’ as USFK role set to broaden
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Asian allies must increase military spending to counteract China, North Korea
May 31, 2025
