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‘Moving goalposts’ could make OPCON transfer impossible, Seoul official warns

‘Moving goalposts’ could make OPCON transfer impossible, Seoul official warns

Comments point to tensions over speed of process after USFK commander says North Korean threats have changed conditions

‘Moving goalposts’ could make OPCON transfer impossible, Seoul official warns
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 15, 2026
Russia reveals plans for feature film about North Korean troops in Kursk

Russia reveals plans for feature film about North Korean troops in Kursk

State-funded movie starring South Korea-born actor sparks debate about how prominently DPRK role will be depicted

Russia reveals plans for feature film about North Korean troops in Kursk
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 14, 2026
Why the inter-Korean border remains unmarked, despite military risks
NK PRO

Why the inter-Korean border remains unmarked, despite military risks

Mine explosions have exposed a reality in which three competing maps can create confusion in the DMZ

Why the inter-Korean border remains unmarked, despite military risks
Michael Bosack
Michael Bosack October 12, 2026
How the DMZ blasts unfolded, from mine laying to North Korean denials
NK PRO

How the DMZ blasts unfolded, from mine laying to North Korean denials

NK Pro’s timeline charts DPRK border fortifications, ROK investigation and other events around the Sept. 21 incident

How the DMZ blasts unfolded, from mine laying to North Korean denials
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 9, 2026
South Korea tests hypersonic missile for first time, weeks after North

South Korea tests hypersonic missile for first time, weeks after North

Experts say prestige capability could keep Seoul’s arsenal ahead of DPRK efforts to bolster air defenses

South Korea tests hypersonic missile for first time, weeks after North
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 9, 2026
North Korean smartphone stops working when taken to South, Chinese blogger says

North Korean smartphone stops working when taken to South, Chinese blogger says

Jindallae 12 reportedly became stuck in reboot loop, raising questions about controls built into device

North Korean smartphone stops working when taken to South, Chinese blogger says
Veronica Hou October 9, 2026
North Korea boasts of strong fall harvest ahead of major party anniversary
NK PRO

North Korea boasts of strong fall harvest ahead of major party anniversary

A recap of everything in state media this week, from the Workers’ Party’s founding day to mine blast denials

North Korea boasts of strong fall harvest ahead of major party anniversary
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 9, 2026
Suspected North Korean land mine washes ashore on South Korean island

Suspected North Korean land mine washes ashore on South Korean island

Discovery comes weeks after explosion of presumed DPRK mine injured ROK soldiers in southern part of DMZ

Suspected North Korean land mine washes ashore on South Korean island
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 9, 2026
ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’

ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’

JCS says it plans to strengthen surveillance in DMZ, including with AI, as DPRK accelerates border fortifications

ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 8, 2026
Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong

Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong

Leader’s sister calls offer of ‘shabby items’ an ‘insult’ and claims South falsely accused DPRK of medical shortages

Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 8, 2026
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