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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’
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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
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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
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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
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