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Kim Jong Un kneels at the grave of his late mentor for third straight year

Kim Jong Un kneels at the grave of his late mentor for third straight year

North Korean leader’s unprecedented tributes to official Hyon Chol Hae likely aimed at encouraging loyalty to regime

Kim Jong Un kneels at the grave of his late mentor for third straight year
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill May 19, 2025
Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
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Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy

Seoul could push to revive DPRK engagement, perhaps with China’s help, but faces growing US pressure to confront Beijing

Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
Hans Horan
Hans Horan May 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation

Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation

North Korea tests anti-air and strike warfare capabilities, vows to ‘blind and destroy’ any incoming drone threats

Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 17, 2025
Court verdict against Yoon reminiscent of ‘communist’ North Korea: Kim Moon-soo

Court verdict against Yoon reminiscent of ‘communist’ North Korea: Kim Moon-soo

Conservative presidential candidate slams impeachment ruling as undemocratic with rhetoric that expert calls ‘dangerous’

Court verdict against Yoon reminiscent of ‘communist’ North Korea: Kim Moon-soo
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 16, 2025
US Forces Korea serves roles beyond deterring North Korea, commander says

US Forces Korea serves roles beyond deterring North Korea, commander says

Gen. Xavier Brunson stresses need for US troops on peninsula to counter China and Russia under Indo-Pacific strategy

US Forces Korea serves roles beyond deterring North Korea, commander says
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 16, 2025
Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
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Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair

An in-depth analysis of a not-so-international expo, rice farming appeals, criticism of Japan’s missile plans and more

Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 16, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversees special forces and tank drills to boost ‘war preparations’

Kim Jong Un oversees special forces and tank drills to boost ‘war preparations’

North Korean leader urges KPA to improve training methods for modern war following troop deployment to fight Ukraine

Kim Jong Un oversees special forces and tank drills to boost ‘war preparations’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 14, 2025
North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms
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North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms

‘Super-large’ nuke warhead and submarine-launched ICBM among unfinished items on Kim Jong Un’s military wishlist

North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 13, 2025
Putin meets North Korean commanders, and Kim Jong Un’s Victory Day speech
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Putin meets North Korean commanders, and Kim Jong Un’s Victory Day speech

NK News’ Jooheon Kim discusses how DPRK leader justified troop dispatch to fight Ukraine and South Korea’s election

Putin meets North Korean commanders, and Kim Jong Un’s Victory Day speech
How Kim Jong Un’s latest speech justifies North Korean troop dispatch to Russia

How Kim Jong Un’s latest speech justifies North Korean troop dispatch to Russia

DPRK leader links threats from South Korea to Ukrainian ‘neo-Nazis,' suggests fighting Kyiv is necessary to deter Seoul

How Kim Jong Un’s latest speech justifies North Korean troop dispatch to Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 12, 2025