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Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes

Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes

Study finds South Korea’s bases are vulnerable to nuclear attack, raising risk of preemptive action in a crisis

Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 28, 2026
Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea

Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea

Defense minister says vessel will improve South Korea’s ability to monitor the DPRK’s submarine forces

Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 27, 2026
Pro-North Korea organization in Japan nixes support for unification

Pro-North Korea organization in Japan nixes support for unification

Changes to Chongryon’s charter align with Kim Jong Un’s declaration that the South is a hostile, enemy state

Pro-North Korea organization in Japan nixes support for unification
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 27, 2026
North Korean club soccer team wins AFC title during rare trip to the South
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North Korean club soccer team wins AFC title during rare trip to the South

Jooheon Kim unpacks the inter-Korean sporting event, from government-funded fans to sanctions concerns

North Korean club soccer team wins AFC title during rare trip to the South
North Korea tests new modular missile launcher and ‘tactical cruise missiles’

North Korea tests new modular missile launcher and ‘tactical cruise missiles’

State media claims Kim Jong Un oversaw test featuring AI guidance and automated launch capabilities

North Korea tests new modular missile launcher and ‘tactical cruise missiles’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 27, 2026
Families of South Koreans detained in North launch group to advocate for release

Families of South Koreans detained in North launch group to advocate for release

Founders say they were spurred to action by Seoul’s ‘indifference’ to the plight of seven detained ROK nationals

Families of South Koreans detained in North launch group to advocate for release
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 25, 2026
North Korean soccer team defeats Japan to win women’s championship

North Korean soccer team defeats Japan to win women’s championship

DPRK media hails victory in ‘battle’ against Tokyo-based team but makes no mention of match location in South Korea

North Korean soccer team defeats Japan to win women’s championship
Why military strikes on North Korea’s nuke program would have made things worse
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Why military strikes on North Korea’s nuke program would have made things worse

An editorial defending the Iran war by criticizing conflict-avoidance with the DPRK fails to account for the real costs

Why military strikes on North Korea’s nuke program would have made things worse
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov | Justin Yeo May 25, 2026
North Korea’s chance to win $1 million soccer prize may come with caveats

North Korea’s chance to win $1 million soccer prize may come with caveats

Prize winnings in sports are 'more complicated' to identify and occupy a 'gray area' in sanctions, experts said

North Korea’s chance to win $1 million soccer prize may come with caveats
David Choi
David Choi | Jooheon Kim May 22, 2026
Cheering for two Koreas: How South Koreans welcomed the North in soccer clash

Cheering for two Koreas: How South Koreans welcomed the North in soccer clash

Historic semifinal drew thousands of spectators, rekindling engagement hopes while critics warned against politicization

Cheering for two Koreas: How South Koreans welcomed the North in soccer clash
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 21, 2026
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