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How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats

How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats

Experts warn Tokyo’s reported proposal to refashion regional security to counter China could weaken DPRK deterrence

How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 23, 2025
Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program

Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program

IAEA chief emphasizes need for negotiations even before Pyongyang disarms, warning DPRK arsenal continues to grow

Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program
Kristen Talman
Kristen Talman April 23, 2025
Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again.

Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again.

Isolation and pressure have failed to improve US security, and polling shows Americans want engagement, not threats

Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again.
Austin Headrick
Austin Headrick April 23, 2025
North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
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North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Kim Jong Un at a ribbon cutting and the UN aviation body’s decision on DPRK complaint

North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
Influencers behaving badly? YouTubers test limits chasing views in North Korea

Influencers behaving badly? YouTubers test limits chasing views in North Korea

Wave of videos from Pyongyang marathon shows visitors taking risks for content that could endanger themselves and locals

Influencers behaving badly? YouTubers test limits chasing views in North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 22, 2025
UN aviation body to censure North Korea over GPS jamming near Incheon airport

UN aviation body to censure North Korea over GPS jamming near Incheon airport

ICAO decision comes as Seoul accuses DPRK of endangering over 4K civilian planes from October to February

UN aviation body to censure North Korea over GPS jamming near Incheon airport
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 22, 2025
Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests

Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests

Expert says DPRK may have made weapons to order for Moscow after repeatedly testing upgraded system in recent years

Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 22, 2025
Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life
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Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life

Ganghwa and Gimpo west of Seoul provide unparalleled spots to witness the reality of division and how North Koreans live

Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 21, 2025
US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range

US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range

Move marks first time US has stationed such assets at a Japanese air base as it looks to deter China and DPRK

US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 21, 2025
Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US

Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US

State Department report raises concern about Moscow’s 2024 defense pact with Pyongyang and DPRK weapons program

Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 21, 2025