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Why North Korea’s United Front Department likely survived anti-unification push
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Why North Korea’s United Front Department likely survived anti-unification push

Title and ranking of Ri Son Gwon suggest he still leads a department, despite Seoul’s claims that UFD was downgraded

Why North Korea’s United Front Department likely survived anti-unification push
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser January 16, 2025
ROK military chief defends refusal to confirm drone intrusion into North Korea

ROK military chief defends refusal to confirm drone intrusion into North Korea

JCS chairman argues secrecy necessary to safeguard national security, rejecting accusations of seeking to provoke DPRK

ROK military chief defends refusal to confirm drone intrusion into North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 15, 2025
South Korea unveils plans for new missile defense system to counter North Korea

South Korea unveils plans for new missile defense system to counter North Korea

Military to invest $426M to develop L-SAM-II long-range interceptor as DPRK tests new advanced hypersonic weapons

South Korea unveils plans for new missile defense system to counter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 14, 2025
ROK defense ministry rejects ‘baseless’ claims it sought to provoke North Korea

ROK defense ministry rejects ‘baseless’ claims it sought to provoke North Korea

Allegations that Yoon government sought to provoke conflict to justify martial law undermine security, ministry says

ROK defense ministry rejects ‘baseless’ claims it sought to provoke North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 13, 2025
Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky

Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky

Kyiv also releases interrogation footage suggesting one of two captured North Koreans may not want to return to DPRK

Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 13, 2025
Forecast 2025: Why Trump-Kim diplomacy will leave South Korea out in the cold
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Forecast 2025: Why Trump-Kim diplomacy will leave South Korea out in the cold

In first of two-part series, NK Pro lays out what to expect from North Korea in year ahead, and potential black swans

Forecast 2025: Why Trump-Kim diplomacy will leave South Korea out in the cold
NK Pro
NK Pro January 9, 2025
ROK court administrator fined $140K over alleged North Korean data theft

ROK court administrator fined $140K over alleged North Korean data theft

Watchdog accuses Court Administration Office of allowing citizens’ data to be stolen due to poor cyber hygiene

ROK court administrator fined $140K over alleged North Korean data theft
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 9, 2025
Andrei Lankov: Why North Korean troops won’t make a difference in Ukraine war
Podcast

Andrei Lankov: Why North Korean troops won’t make a difference in Ukraine war

Expert delves into DPRK-Russia cooperation, Pyongyang’s ties with Beijing and when Westerners will be able to return

Andrei Lankov: Why North Korean troops won’t make a difference in Ukraine war
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News January 9, 2025
A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul
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A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul

While the JSA is currently off-limits, there are many other inter-Korean sites worth visiting not far from ROK capital

A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 8, 2025
North Korea’s upgraded hypersonic missile, and the year-end party plenum
Podcast

North Korea’s upgraded hypersonic missile, and the year-end party plenum

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy talks the first launch of 2025, Kim Jong Un’s new year’s appearance and false flag accusations

North Korea’s upgraded hypersonic missile, and the year-end party plenum
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