South Korean military says mysterious balloons played minor role in raising capsized destroyer after failed launch
Satellite imagery shows reconstruction of Kim Jong Un viewing tower and new paving at replica of Kim Il Sung Square
Top DPRK newspaper publishes short report on Lee Jae-myung’s victory; Kim Jong Un yet to reveal any ROK policy change
Satellite imagery released by 38 North shows destroyer lifted in recent days, enabling restoration to begin
North Korean leader turns focus from military for first time in weeks after managing warship fiasco and Russia ties
Imagery shows destroyer half submerged 10 days after failed side launch, pointing to problems with restoration efforts
North Korean leader also heads Central Military Commission meeting, but state media doesn’t mention warship disaster
Satellite imagery shows luxury vessel in use a day after failed launch, as two others active at mansion beach
NK Pro discovery of fake combat UAVs in Kim Jong Un image points to effort to make DPRK drone program seem more advanced
KCNA reports work on track to turn the destroyer upright, but satellite imagery suggests job not yet done
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