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Seoul’s nuclear submarine plans could spark arms race, North Korea warns

Seoul’s nuclear submarine plans could spark arms race, North Korea warns

Pyongyang denounces US-ROK-Japan for advancing a potential ‘second AUKUS,’ despite pursuing its own nuclear submarines

Seoul’s nuclear submarine plans could spark arms race, North Korea warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 12, 2026
South Korean experts debate merits of changing North Korea’s name to DPRK

South Korean experts debate merits of changing North Korea’s name to DPRK

Referring to an internationally recognized government by its official name can contribute to peace, an expert said.

South Korean experts debate merits of changing North Korea’s name to DPRK
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim August 12, 2026
Rare flower discovered on mountain near North Korean border

Rare flower discovered on mountain near North Korean border

South Korean researchers say North Korea could help determine the lily’s range after being found near DMZ.

Rare flower discovered on mountain near North Korean border
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim August 11, 2026
Russia can’t fight Ukraine without North Korea’s help: Zelensky

Russia can’t fight Ukraine without North Korea’s help: Zelensky

Ukrainian leader said Russia received new ballistic missiles from the DPRK, warns of Pyongyang’s growing capabilities

Russia can’t fight Ukraine without North Korea’s help: Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 11, 2026
Unification Minister walks back push to call North Korea by its official name

Unification Minister walks back push to call North Korea by its official name

Following the president’s warning and critique from cabinet members, Chung said that public consensus must come first

Unification Minister walks back push to call North Korea by its official name
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim August 10, 2026
US-ROK drills to counter North Korean threats shaped by lessons from Ukraine war

US-ROK drills to counter North Korean threats shaped by lessons from Ukraine war

Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise to incorporate GPS disruptions, cyberattacks and drone warfare simulations

US-ROK drills to counter North Korean threats shaped by lessons from Ukraine war
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 10, 2026
‘Hana Korea,’ film about life after escaping North Korea, lends fact to fiction

‘Hana Korea,’ film about life after escaping North Korea, lends fact to fiction

The film largely captures the ups and downs of escapees’ new lives after fleeing to South Korea, defectors say

‘Hana Korea,’ film about life after escaping North Korea, lends fact to fiction
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy August 7, 2026
Ping-pong propaganda: North Korea’s failed bid to crown a table tennis queen

Ping-pong propaganda: North Korea’s failed bid to crown a table tennis queen

At its version of Hitler’s Olympics, Pyongyang hoped superstar Pak Yong Sun would showcase nation’s sporting supremacy

Ping-pong propaganda: North Korea’s failed bid to crown a table tennis queen
Nick Hall
Nick Hall August 7, 2026
Seoul’s restoration of inter-Korean railway could still reap benefits: experts

Seoul’s restoration of inter-Korean railway could still reap benefits: experts

While the project may not lead to a change in North Korea’s position, it could contribute to infrastructure development

Seoul’s restoration of inter-Korean railway could still reap benefits: experts
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim August 6, 2026
63 North Korean defectors enter South in first half of 2026: Seoul

63 North Korean defectors enter South in first half of 2026: Seoul

All arrived through third countries, while DPRK soldier who crossed border in June was excluded from tally

63 North Korean defectors enter South in first half of 2026: Seoul
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Kristen Talman August 6, 2026
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