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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
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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
North Korea digitally added extra drones to air drill photo, analysis suggests
Investigations

North Korea digitally added extra drones to air drill photo, analysis suggests

NK Pro discovery of fake combat UAVs in Kim Jong Un image points to effort to make DPRK drone program seem more advanced

North Korea digitally added extra drones to air drill photo, analysis suggests
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 27, 2025
North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu
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North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu

Russia dispatches reciprocal delegation to Pyongyang as faltering peace talks raise questions about DPRK role in Ukraine

North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 27, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates
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Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates

South Korean presidential frontrunner also pledges to help separated families and defectors, pursue talks with Pyongyang

Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park May 26, 2025
North Korea arrests more officials in capsized warship probe: State media
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North Korea arrests more officials in capsized warship probe: State media

KCNA reports work on track to turn the destroyer upright, but satellite imagery suggests job not yet done

North Korea arrests more officials in capsized warship probe: State media
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 26, 2025
A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
Analysis

A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability

While escalation risks have subsided, a US failure to engage or continuation of Ukraine war could alter DPRK’s calculus

A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll May 26, 2025
US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’
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US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’

New Defense Intelligence Agency report highlights expanding missile arsenal, WMD programs and deepening Russia ties

US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 23, 2025
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