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Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help

Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help

Even the South hasn’t produced a comparable capability, but experts emphasize the DPRK air force still lags far behind

Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 21, 2025
Lee Jae-myung says North Korea’s DMZ barriers betrayed fear Yoon would attack

Lee Jae-myung says North Korea’s DMZ barriers betrayed fear Yoon would attack

ROK presidential frontrunner suggests DPRK construction work last year served as omen of Yoon’s martial law plans

Lee Jae-myung says North Korea’s DMZ barriers betrayed fear Yoon would attack
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 20, 2025
North Korea expunges ‘unification’ from name of JSA building that hosted summit

North Korea expunges ‘unification’ from name of JSA building that hosted summit

Seoul belatedly confirms ‘Unification Pavilion’ now called ‘Panmun Hall,’ reflecting DPRK’s shift to two-state policy

North Korea expunges ‘unification’ from name of JSA building that hosted summit
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 19, 2025
Presidential candidates spar over need for ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea

Presidential candidates spar over need for ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea

Kim Moon-soo questions feasibility of denuclearization, while Lee Jae-myung stresses reliance on US extended deterrence

Presidential candidates spar over need for ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2025
Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
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Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy

Seoul could push to revive DPRK engagement, perhaps with China’s help, but faces growing US pressure to confront Beijing

Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
Hans Horan
Hans Horan May 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation

Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation

North Korea tests anti-air and strike warfare capabilities, vows to ‘blind and destroy’ any incoming drone threats

Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 17, 2025
Court verdict against Yoon reminiscent of ‘communist’ North Korea: Kim Moon-soo

Court verdict against Yoon reminiscent of ‘communist’ North Korea: Kim Moon-soo

Conservative presidential candidate slams impeachment ruling as undemocratic with rhetoric that expert calls ‘dangerous’

Court verdict against Yoon reminiscent of ‘communist’ North Korea: Kim Moon-soo
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 16, 2025
Number of North Korean defectors in South’s public sector hits record high

Number of North Korean defectors in South’s public sector hits record high

Seoul says 211 escapees working in government and administrative roles, calling them critical for reunification

Number of North Korean defectors in South’s public sector hits record high
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 15, 2025
Drone that allegedly flew over Pyongyang closely resembles ROK asset: Report

Drone that allegedly flew over Pyongyang closely resembles ROK asset: Report

Government analysis adds to suspicions about Seoul’s role in intrusion denounced by North Korea

Drone that allegedly flew over Pyongyang closely resembles ROK asset: Report
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 15, 2025
South Korea resumes limited tours to Panmunjom after 18-month suspension

South Korea resumes limited tours to Panmunjom after 18-month suspension

But border village remains closed to public nearly 2 years after Travis King’s defection to North Korea during tour

South Korea resumes limited tours to Panmunjom after 18-month suspension
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 15, 2025
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