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North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome as plan for ‘outer space nuclear war’
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North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome as plan for ‘outer space nuclear war’

An in-depth analysis of missile defense criticism, upgraded train station on Russia border, mega resort law and more

North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome as plan for ‘outer space nuclear war’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 30, 2025
From a Seoul office, a North Korean defector governs the province of his birth

From a Seoul office, a North Korean defector governs the province of his birth

Ji Seong-ho serves as leader of a place where he can’t set foot, tasked with preparing for unification that may not come

From a Seoul office, a North Korean defector governs the province of his birth
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Joon Ha Park May 30, 2025
Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’

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 Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 29, 2025
Should Seoul formally abandon the goal of reunification with North Korea?
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Should Seoul formally abandon the goal of reunification with North Korea?

Experts debate if unification is viable and changing attitudes toward the DPRK ahead of the ROK presidential election

Should Seoul formally abandon the goal of reunification with North Korea?
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News May 29, 2025
Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser

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 Park
Joon Ha Park May 28, 2025
North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu

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 Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 27, 2025
ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites

ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites

‘Ringleader’ of China-based syndicate worked with DPRK hackers to bring in over $17M for regime, prosecutors say

ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 27, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates

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 Park
Joon Ha Park May 26, 2025
Families of Japanese abductees, Ishiba call for North Korea to return loved ones

Families of Japanese abductees, Ishiba call for North Korea to return loved ones

Prime minister reaffirms will to meet with Kim Jong Un as DPRK continues to insist the issue is resolved

Families of Japanese abductees, Ishiba call for North Korea to return loved ones
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 26, 2025
North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny

North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny

State media confirms damage, flooding to destroyer after failed launch as shipyard manager is summoned for investigation

North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 23, 2025
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