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Kim Moon-soo, critic of North Korea engagement, wins ROK ruling party primary

Kim Moon-soo, critic of North Korea engagement, wins ROK ruling party primary

Former labor minister and staunch anti-communist likely to push hawkish DPRK policies of impeached President Yoon

Kim Moon-soo, critic of North Korea engagement, wins ROK ruling party primary
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 5, 2025
ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea

ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea

Opposition candidate also vows to halt leaflet launches and loudspeaker broadcasts to improve lives of border residents

ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 5, 2025
North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2025

North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
James Fretwell
James Fretwell | NK Pro May 2, 2025
Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy

Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy

Former prime minister and acting president pledges to pursue diplomacy with Pyongyang while strengthening deterrence

Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 2, 2025
ROK education chief warns of North Korea threats after taking charge of military

ROK education chief warns of North Korea threats after taking charge of military

Series of resignations thrusts Lee Ju-ho into role of acting president, despite lack of experience in security affairs

ROK education chief warns of North Korea threats after taking charge of military
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 2, 2025
What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China

What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China

Despite Seoul's fears of abandonment, a focus on Taiwan contingencies could entrench US military presence on peninsula

What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China
South Korea stages major naval drills following North Korea’s warship reveal

South Korea stages major naval drills following North Korea’s warship reveal

Exercise in waters around peninsula aims to showcase readiness with US as DPRK signals more assertive maritime posture

South Korea stages major naval drills following North Korea’s warship reveal
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 1, 2025
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul

North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul

ROK spy agency puts DPRK death toll at 600, while assessing Kim Jong Un unlikely to visit Moscow for May 9 parade

North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 30, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s cryptic reference to new maritime border raises naval stakes

Kim Jong Un’s cryptic reference to new maritime border raises naval stakes

Declaration that North Korean warships will patrol ‘middle demarcation lines’ could signal intent to challenge NLL

Kim Jong Un’s cryptic reference to new maritime border raises naval stakes
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 29, 2025
North Korea confirms Russia troop deployment, and the DPRK’s new warship
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North Korea confirms Russia troop deployment, and the DPRK’s new warship

NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses why Pyongyang came clean on troops fighting Ukraine and Lee Jae-myung’s presidential bid

North Korea confirms Russia troop deployment, and the DPRK’s new warship