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In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one
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In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one

Martial law tarnished South Korea’s image as reliable security partner, and hopes for bigger role in US nuclear policy

In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 13, 2024
North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
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North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery

Work on passenger or cargo station is part of ongoing construction at Wonsan Kalma ahead of scheduled May 2025 opening

North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 12, 2024
Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
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Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere

While scant cooperation limits impact of events in Syria, rebel victory could deal blow to DPRK allies Russia and Iran

Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal December 12, 2024
Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet

Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet

MiG-29s and Su-27s likely pose little threat to ROK but show lengths DPRK must go to revitalize outdated air force

Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy December 11, 2024
How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles
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How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles

Indigenous capability will complement US assets like THAAD, with implications for ties with China

How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park December 11, 2024
North Korea to resume train service with Russia next week after 5-year hiatus

North Korea to resume train service with Russia next week after 5-year hiatus

Passenger trains will run between Tumangang and Russia’s Khasan three times a week as two sides push to boost tourism

North Korea to resume train service with Russia next week after 5-year hiatus
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 11, 2024
North Korea slams Yoon as ‘fascist dictator’ in 1st report on martial law crisis

North Korea slams Yoon as ‘fascist dictator’ in 1st report on martial law crisis

State media largely sticks to facts but paints South Korea as ‘chaotic’ and lacking strong leadership

North Korea slams Yoon as ‘fascist dictator’ in 1st report on martial law crisis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 11, 2024
North Korea skips anti-Yoon propaganda in wake of martial law crisis

North Korea skips anti-Yoon propaganda in wake of martial law crisis

Newspaper doesn’t report by Tuesday on weekend protests in Seoul for first time in months, sign DPRK is watching fallout

North Korea skips anti-Yoon propaganda in wake of martial law crisis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 10, 2024
Where things stand with the diplomatic community in North Korea
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Where things stand with the diplomatic community in North Korea

In first of two-part series, NK Pro documents status of every foreign embassy in Pyongyang after years of COVID closures

Where things stand with the diplomatic community in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 10, 2024
Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea

Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea

Hopes for South Korean arms shipments to counter DPRK troops in Russia evaporate as Yoon faces impeachment

Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 9, 2024
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