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Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
News

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

Experts tell NK News strategic regrouping, intelligence gaps and Trump’s return are factors behind conflicting reports

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 7, 2025
How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs
Features

How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs

Archival evidence sheds light on how the DPRK procured British technology to build its own amphibious craft

How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs
Daniel SalisburyDaniel Salisbury February 6, 2025
North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Analysis

North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington

Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes

North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal February 6, 2025
Dan Gudgeon: How South Korea’s language on North Korea shapes peace narrative
North Korea News Podcast

Dan Gudgeon: How South Korea’s language on North Korea shapes peace narrative

Researcher talks how narratives about identity shape the success or failure of peace processes and ontological security

Dan Gudgeon: How South Korea’s language on North Korea shapes peace narrative
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 6, 2025
Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions
News

Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions

Senior military officer made revelation during testimony on Roh Sang-won’s role in Dec. 3 martial law declaration

Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park February 5, 2025
North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024
News

North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024

Record number of DPRK citizens entered as students while more than 6,400 Russians visited North Korea in same period

North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 4, 2025
North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base
Analysis

North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base

Construction underway and village demolished at newer base in Pyongyang, in signs of prep for military drills

North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 4, 2025
North Korea’s criticism of Trump official and key DPRK officers killed in Kursk
North Korea News Podcast

North Korea’s criticism of Trump official and key DPRK officers killed in Kursk

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll talks Pyongyang’s first statement on new US administration and troops being retrained

North Korea’s criticism of Trump official and key DPRK officers killed in Kursk
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 4, 2025
How North Korea could leverage China’s DeepSeek AI model for military, cyber ops
Analysis

How North Korea could leverage China’s DeepSeek AI model for military, cyber ops

DeepSeek’s open-source R1 offers Pyongyang path toward realizing Kim’s vision of AI-powered military to challenge rivals

How North Korea could leverage China’s DeepSeek AI model for military, cyber ops
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 3, 2025
South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats
News

South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats

New task fleet also strengthens sea lane security and rapid response to counter North Korea’s evolving capabilities

South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park February 3, 2025
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