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100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities

100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities

With the US president focused on Ukraine and China, experts say he may be increasingly open to status quo with Pyongyang

100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy April 30, 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
North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon

North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon

Kim Jong Un oversees initial trials for destroyer that provide first look at cruise missile with dolphin-nose design

North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko 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
Kim Jong Un’s top aide reemerges after absence triggered rumors of punishment

Kim Jong Un’s top aide reemerges after absence triggered rumors of punishment

Jo Yong Won’s attendance at event in Pyongyang offers few clues about disappearance, with experts disagreeing on cause

Kim Jong Un’s top aide reemerges after absence triggered rumors of punishment
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung, past advocate for North Korea engagement, wins ROK party primary

Lee Jae-myung, past advocate for North Korea engagement, wins ROK party primary

Frontrunner in June 3 election has pivoted toward center, focusing little on inter-Korean issues in his campaign so far

Lee Jae-myung, past advocate for North Korea engagement, wins ROK party primary
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 28, 2025
North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula

North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula

Kim Jong Un blames US for rising tensions at ceremony for new 5,000-ton destroyer equipped to carry over 70 missiles

North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 26, 2025
Why the US should modernize nuke storage in ROK if North Korea rejects talks

Why the US should modernize nuke storage in ROK if North Korea rejects talks

Bruce Bennett argues move would ramp up pressure on Kim Jong Un to halt weapons buildup amid growing risk of nuclear use

Why the US should modernize nuke storage in ROK if North Korea rejects talks
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 25, 2025
How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea

How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea

In interview, Yang Moo-jin suggests trilateral ties with US and Japan can promote peace, proposes toning down drills

How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 25, 2025
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