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North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
October 2, 2026
Buried missile facilities, mystery telecom site and North Korea’s naval buildup
Colin Zwirko talks unusual construction, possible satellite infrastructure and renewed work at a long-stalled naval base
August 12, 2026
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS
The launch comes roughly five months after the last known SRBM test, when North Korea launched around 10 such missiles
August 6, 2026
Lee visits island North Korea shelled, calls for deterrent to ‘overwhelm’ enemy
ROK president was briefed on Chinese ships near disputed maritime border but did not address Pyongyang’s NLL claims
June 24, 2026
Award-winning Korea studies scholar accused of using AI-fabricated citations
Two academics confirm they did not write works attributed to them in recent journal article by Aram Hur
June 22, 2026
Acquittal upheld for Seoul official accused of covering up North Korean shooting
Court finds former National Security Adviser Suh Hoon responded properly to 2020 killing of fisheries official
June 16, 2026
Yoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules
Ex-president sentenced to 30 years in prison for endangering military and citizens through drone flights over Pyongyang
June 12, 2026
North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2026
June 3, 2026
Borders, nukes and welfare: Inside North Korea’s purported constitution
Jeongmin Kim explains new territorial language, while Peter Ward unpacks changes to welfare, taxation and state control
May 12, 2026
North Korea’s amended constitution redefines borders, but remains vague: source
Document seen by NK News drops unification language, elevates Kim’s authority and updates nuclear command rules
May 6, 2026
