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China paints road on unused bridge to North Korea in sign of prep for opening
Investigations

China paints road on unused bridge to North Korea in sign of prep for opening

Messages directing traffic appear as DPRK continues work on possible trade facilities near notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’

China paints road on unused bridge to North Korea in sign of prep for opening
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Fred Lee May 30, 2025
North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome as plan for ‘outer space nuclear war’
State Media Review

North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome as plan for ‘outer space nuclear war’

An in-depth analysis of missile defense criticism, upgraded train station on Russia border, mega resort law and more

North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome as plan for ‘outer space nuclear war’
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung May 30, 2025
An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race
Analysis

An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race

Candidates have shunned inter-Korean policy amid voter apathy, but DPRK nukes still lurk behind key security debates

An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 29, 2025
62 Chinese students arrive in Pyongyang to study at North Korean universities
News

62 Chinese students arrive in Pyongyang to study at North Korean universities

Latest people-to-people exchange comes amid continuing suspicions of strained ties due to DPRK-Russia cooperation

62 Chinese students arrive in Pyongyang to study at North Korean universities
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim May 29, 2025
US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says
News

US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says

Democrat Andy Kim emphasizes role of US forces in countering North Korea following report that Pentagon weighing changes

US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim May 29, 2025
Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’
News

Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’

Russian security chief says allies share ‘same trench’ in fight against Ukraine and West, meeting with DPRK counterpart

Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 29, 2025
Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser
News

Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser

Wi Sung-lac says candidate’s party has fought for democracy and human rights, despite criticism of its record on DPRK

Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park May 28, 2025
Whether ROK needs nukes to deter North Korea dominates last presidential debate
News

Whether ROK needs nukes to deter North Korea dominates last presidential debate

Candidates clash on need for WMDs and US alliance in foreign policy discussion weighed down by bickering over scandals

Whether ROK needs nukes to deter North Korea dominates last presidential debate
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 28, 2025
More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines
Analysis

More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines

Once a progressive cause, conservatives have taken up banner amid concern about Taiwan risks and declining US power

More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines
Peter WardPeter Ward May 28, 2025
US Congress’ think tank raises estimate for size of North Korean nuclear arsenal
News

US Congress’ think tank raises estimate for size of North Korean nuclear arsenal

Congressional Research Service says DPRK has fissile material for up to 90 warheads after revealing new enrichment sites

US Congress’ think tank raises estimate for size of North Korean nuclear arsenal
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim May 27, 2025
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