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US Forces Korea serves roles beyond deterring North Korea, commander says
News

US Forces Korea serves roles beyond deterring North Korea, commander says

Gen. Xavier Brunson stresses need for US troops on peninsula to counter China and Russia under Indo-Pacific strategy

US Forces Korea serves roles beyond deterring North Korea, commander says
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim May 16, 2025
Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
State Media Review

Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair

An in-depth analysis of a not-so-international expo, rice farming appeals, criticism of Japan’s missile plans and more

Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung May 16, 2025
Sanctioned North Korean goods appear in Ukraine trade data despite severed ties
Investigations

Sanctioned North Korean goods appear in Ukraine trade data despite severed ties

Kyiv’s imports of DPRK cars, textiles and electronics raise questions about misreporting and smuggling amid Ukraine war

Sanctioned North Korean goods appear in Ukraine trade data despite severed ties
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 15, 2025
North Korea could possess 50 ICBMs capable of striking US by 2035: Report
News

North Korea could possess 50 ICBMs capable of striking US by 2035: Report

Expert says US intel assessment, while not new, reflects growing push to upgrade American missile defenses

North Korea could possess 50 ICBMs capable of striking US by 2035: Report
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim May 14, 2025
North Korean hackers target Ukrainian government in elaborate espionage campaign
News

North Korean hackers target Ukrainian government in elaborate espionage campaign

Report finds DPRK threat group used phishing emails to gather intel likely aimed at informing troop deployment to Russia

North Korean hackers target Ukrainian government in elaborate espionage campaign
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 14, 2025
US names North Korea as a country not cooperating with counterterrorism efforts
News

US names North Korea as a country not cooperating with counterterrorism efforts

Designation for 29th consecutive year blocks the sale of American weapons to the DPRK

US names North Korea as a country not cooperating with counterterrorism efforts
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim May 14, 2025
State Department bans use of US passports for travel to North Korea for 9th year
News

State Department bans use of US passports for travel to North Korea for 9th year

Washington cites ‘serious risk’ of arrest and detention to justify restrictions, which now extend through Aug. 2026

State Department bans use of US passports for travel to North Korea for 9th year
Alannah HillAlannah Hill May 14, 2025
In first, UN General Assembly to host meeting on North Korean human rights
News

In first, UN General Assembly to host meeting on North Korean human rights

High-level gathering set to provide rare platform to address DPRK abuses amid ongoing paralysis on Security Council

In first, UN General Assembly to host meeting on North Korean human rights
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer May 13, 2025
Putin meets North Korean commanders, and Kim Jong Un’s Victory Day speech
North Korea News Podcast

Putin meets North Korean commanders, and Kim Jong Un’s Victory Day speech

NK News’ Jooheon Kim discusses how DPRK leader justified troop dispatch to fight Ukraine and South Korea’s election

Putin meets North Korean commanders, and Kim Jong Un’s Victory Day speech
Australian warship sets sail to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion at sea
News

Australian warship sets sail to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion at sea

Deployment of HMAS Sydney for Operation Argos comes as multilateral sanctions team prepares to release first report

Australian warship sets sail to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion at sea
Alannah HillAlannah Hill May 13, 2025
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