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Three ROK civilians indicted over alleged role in North Korea drone incursion
Prosecutors allege the accused harmed South Korean military interests and violated aviation act through drone flights
March 25, 2026
Pit Heltmann: Diplomacy in North Korea before the world shut down
Former German ambassador shares insights from Pyongyang, while NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses latest SPA session
March 24, 2026
Trump pledged ‘full support’ on resolving North Korea abductee issue, Japan says
Takaichi says after White House meeting that she expressed her ‘strong desire’ to meet Kim Jong Un to discuss the issue
March 20, 2026
US, ROK wrap up spring military exercise that drew North Korea’s scorn
Freedom Shield featured 18K troops and 22 field training drills, with the DPRK conducting two missile tests during run
March 19, 2026
US troops hold air defense drills on countering North Korean threats
Training as part of Freedom Shield comes amid concern about the relocation of US missile defense assets due to Iran war
March 18, 2026
Trump says he could meet Kim Jong Un as early as this month: ROK prime minister
US president wondered whether Kim ‘walks to talk with the US or with me,’ Seoul official recalls
March 16, 2026
How a USFK asset move to the Middle East could impact North Korea deterrence
Relocation amid Iran conflict could open up gaps, but aligns with overall ‘strategic flexibility’ push, experts say
March 11, 2026
South Korea prepared to deter North, even if US moves defense systems: Lee
The South Korean president conceded that U.S. forces may relocate their assets based on their operational needs
March 10, 2026
100,000 South Korean troops mobilized for yearlong Korean War remains excavation
Excavations will start at the Demilitarized Zone once safety preparations are completed there, an official told NK News
March 9, 2026
Seoul seeks to build blockchain-based ‘peace trade system’ with North Korea
Expert says ambitious engagement plans are a ‘pipe dream’ that fail to reflect DPRK’s rejection of inter-Korean ties
March 6, 2026
