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Lee Jae-myung vows to counter North Korea while seeking peace at inauguration
In speech, newly elected South Korean president celebrates ROK military might but stresses peace is ‘cheaper than war’
June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidency, pledging to pursue peace with North
Dominant victory ends leadership vacuum since Yoon’s impeachment that has stymied Seoul’s response to DPRK and Trump
June 3, 2025
UK labels North Korea a ‘regional disruptor,’ warns of nuclear modernization
Defense review lumps DPRK with Iran in hierarchy of global threats, highlighting its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
June 3, 2025
New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
MSMT’s underwhelming first report offers little original material, but experts hold out hope for future improvements
June 3, 2025
North Korea’s warship troubles, Shangri-La and Lee Jae-myung on cusp of victory
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Shreyas Reddy discuss Trump’s plans for USFK and what to expect if Lee is elected president
June 3, 2025
Why Trump’s Golden Dome could upset the ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea
DPRK alarm reflects fear US will neutralize its arsenal, potentially even pushing it to develop space-based nukes
June 3, 2025
Ukraine’s daring drone strikes should have Kim Jong Un looking over his shoulder
‘Spider’s Web’ attack on Russian air bases far from front lines reveals North Korea’s exposure as it backs Kremlin’s war
June 2, 2025
North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2025
June 2, 2025
Russia looks to speed up construction of new car bridge to North Korea
Draft decree moves up completion date from end of next year to June 2026, targeting anniversary of Kim-Putin summit
June 2, 2025
Hegseth calls North Korea ‘formidable threat’ as USFK role set to broaden
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Asian allies must increase military spending to counteract China, North Korea
May 31, 2025
