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North Korea conducts second cruise missile test from new warship in last week
Kim Jong Un executed remote launch to test command and control systems, orders supersonic missiles for next destroyer
March 11, 2026
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2026 rural development plan
Military and mining towns top list of 21 counties selected under third year of Kim Jong Un’s ‘20x10’ project
March 9, 2026
Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile test from new destroyer ahead of deployment
North Korean leader orders 12 nuclear-armed warships by 2030, also attends sniper drills
March 5, 2026
New construction starts at North Korean shipyard, site of failed warship launch
Activity at Chongjin on east coast may support naval modernization, though the exact purpose remains unknown
March 3, 2026
Roundtable: What we learned from North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress
The NK News team breaks down military messaging, leadership reshuffles, inter-Korean ties and more
February 27, 2026
Anti-satellite weapons, AI tech headline North Korea’s new military wish list
Five-year plan approved at Party Congress features submarine-launched nukes, military satellites, electronic weapons
February 26, 2026
North Korea holds post-congress military parade with no weapons procession
Kim Jong Un delivers speech warning enemies of ‘immediate’ retaliatory strikes if sovereignty violated
February 26, 2026
North Korea rolls out red carpet at military parade venue in final prep
Red decorations and chairs set up in central Pyongyang, a task typically done within 3 days of parade
February 25, 2026
North Korea’s Party Congress continues meetings on next five-year plan
Leader Kim Jong Un not reported present on day 6 as state media suggests sectoral meetings will carry over to day 7
February 25, 2026
North Korean leader promotes sister Kim Yo Jong to department director
Kim set for bigger role after history of fiery statements against South Korea, as Party Congress shakes up leadership
February 24, 2026
