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US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South
News

US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South

Commander of INDOPACOM says forces in region are on ‘heightened watch status’ for possible DPRK ‘opportunism’

US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer December 9, 2024
Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn
News

Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn

Unclear who has authority after ruling party suggests Yoon Suk-yeol no longer functioning as commander-in-chief

Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim December 8, 2024
North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
Investigations

North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest

Satellite imagery shows new construction at anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile plants after extended delays

North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko December 6, 2024
ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order
News

ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order

Lawmaker says troops were warned of ‘serious’ DPRK situation, suggesting Yoon played up dangers to ensure compliance

ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park December 5, 2024
Why Russia wants North Korean soldiers to march through Red Square
Analysis

Why Russia wants North Korean soldiers to march through Red Square

May 9 parade gives allies a chance to flaunt military ties over Ukraine War, and could even see Kim Jong Un visit Moscow

Why Russia wants North Korean soldiers to march through Red Square
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin December 5, 2024
How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law
Analysis

How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law

DPRK turned unrest to its advantage in 70s and 80s, shining light on how it could respond to Yoon’s aborted decree

How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal December 5, 2024
South Korean defense chief steps down after president’s martial law debacle
News

South Korean defense chief steps down after president’s martial law debacle

Kim Yong-hyun’s exit appears aimed at deflecting blame and leaves Yoon without a top official for North Korea policy

South Korean defense chief steps down after president’s martial law debacle
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy December 5, 2024
ROK officials for North Korea policy resign en masse after martial law debacle
News

ROK officials for North Korea policy resign en masse after martial law debacle

Foreign, unification and defense ministers among ROK Korean Cabinet members who offered to step down amid public outcry

ROK officials for North Korea policy resign en masse after martial law debacle
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park December 4, 2024
Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea
Analysis

Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea

Yoon’s actions raise concerns about joint security posture, alliance management and ROK’s commitment to democratic norms

Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer December 4, 2024
Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup
Analysis

Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup

South Korean leader could see an inter-Korean clash as a way to hold onto power, though Pyongyang might not play along

Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko December 4, 2024
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