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A modular missile system, warship testing and signs Xi will visit North Korea
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A modular missile system, warship testing and signs Xi will visit North Korea

Colin Zwirko unpacks DPRK’s latest military developments and its efforts to expand renewable energy

A modular missile system, warship testing and signs Xi will visit North Korea
Kim Jong Un renews vow for ‘radical’ improvement to rural living conditions

Kim Jong Un renews vow for ‘radical’ improvement to rural living conditions

North Korean leader spotlights ‘20x10’ rural development push in visit to Sinuiju greenhouse farm

Kim Jong Un renews vow for ‘radical’ improvement to rural living conditions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2026
ROK, Japan discussed potential military logistics agreement, Seoul says

ROK, Japan discussed potential military logistics agreement, Seoul says

Ahn says discussions on a potential ACSA 'require public support,' as the countries look to cooperate amid DPRK threats

ROK, Japan discussed potential military logistics agreement, Seoul says
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 31, 2026
South Korea, Japan stress Korean Peninsula security, resume maritime drills

South Korea, Japan stress Korean Peninsula security, resume maritime drills

Defense chiefs pledge closer trilateral cooperation with Washington, resume bilateral maritime drills

South Korea, Japan stress Korean Peninsula security, resume maritime drills
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 30, 2026
Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability

Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability

ROK defense chief says DPRK using Russian intelligence to modernize military as Seoul looks to ‘self-reliant defense’

Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 30, 2026
Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea

Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea

In a shift from last year, the Pentagon chief made no reference to Pyongyang despite growing DPRK missile program

Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 30, 2026
Shoigu discusses intelligence links with North Korean secret police chief

Shoigu discusses intelligence links with North Korean secret police chief

Meeting at Moscow forum comes as Ri Chang Dae makes first appearance as chief of new State Intelligence Bureau

Shoigu discusses intelligence links with North Korean secret police chief
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 29, 2026
Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site

Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site

Complaint filed with prosecutors' office alleges unification minister disclosed confidential information

Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 29, 2026
North Korea gives a hero’s welcome to victorious women’s soccer squad
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North Korea gives a hero’s welcome to victorious women’s soccer squad

A recap of everything in state media this week, from sports patriotism and rice transplanting to talks with Singapore

North Korea gives a hero’s welcome to victorious women’s soccer squad
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 29, 2026
Singapore’s top diplomat briefs Seoul officials on his North Korea visit

Singapore’s top diplomat briefs Seoul officials on his North Korea visit

Balakrishnan agrees to work to promote dialogue with DPRK, though he reportedly downplayed city-state’s influence

Singapore’s top diplomat briefs Seoul officials on his North Korea visit
David Choi
David Choi May 29, 2026
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