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July 27, 2024

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Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says

Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says

South Korean military warns heavy rains could wash mines into border areas as DPRK opens Imjin River dam without warning

Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 17, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return
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Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the DPRK’s threats against balloon launches, his recent trip to Ulaanbaatar and more

Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return
North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
Why an ROK lawmaker floated military strikes on North Korean balloon launches
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Why an ROK lawmaker floated military strikes on North Korean balloon launches

The proposal has raised concerns about escalation risks, but experts say both sides know the option is unrealistic

Why an ROK lawmaker floated military strikes on North Korean balloon launches
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 16, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues

Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues

North Korean leader’s sister says South will pay ‘gruesome’ price following discovery of more ROK balloons near border

Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 16, 2024
South Korea to pay ‘very high price’ after latest leaflet launch: Kim Yo Jong

South Korea to pay ‘very high price’ after latest leaflet launch: Kim Yo Jong

DPRK leader's sister says South Korean public will 'criticize' those sending leaflets to North

South Korea to pay ‘very high price’ after latest leaflet launch: Kim Yo Jong
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 14, 2024
ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy

ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy

Experts say Baek Kwang-soon likely targeted for work with North Korean defectors, as Moscow and Seoul silent on his case

ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 12, 2024
Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats

Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats

Restructuring to reportedly shift office's focus from military engagement to sanctions amid frozen inter-Korean ties

Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Joon Ha Park July 11, 2024
South Korea to launch third spy satellite for monitoring North Korea this fall

South Korea to launch third spy satellite for monitoring North Korea this fall

Seoul says it will also use August drills with US as final test of Strategic Command tasked with countering DPRK nukes

South Korea to launch third spy satellite for monitoring North Korea this fall
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 10, 2024
North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says

North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says

South Korea previously urged DPRK to provide notice of discharge into Imjin River to prevent damage downstream

North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 10, 2024