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Kim Jong Un inspects new pistols in first post-congress weapons factory visit

Kim Jong Un inspects new pistols in first post-congress weapons factory visit

Accompanied by daughter, Kim tested ‘excellent’ handguns and called for expanding production under new five-year plan

Kim Jong Un inspects new pistols in first post-congress weapons factory visit
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 12, 2026
How a USFK asset move to the Middle East could impact North Korea deterrence
NK PRO

How a USFK asset move to the Middle East could impact North Korea deterrence

Relocation amid Iran conflict could open up gaps, but aligns with overall ‘strategic flexibility’ push, experts say

How a USFK asset move to the Middle East could impact North Korea deterrence
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy March 11, 2026
North Korea signals support for Iran’s new leader, while slamming US and Israel

North Korea signals support for Iran’s new leader, while slamming US and Israel

Pyongyang’s message showcases solidarity with Iran’s new government, while continuing to sidestep former leader’s death

North Korea signals support for Iran’s new leader, while slamming US and Israel
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 11, 2026
A canceled Pyongyang marathon, a renamed community and a harsh reality in China
Podcast

A canceled Pyongyang marathon, a renamed community and a harsh reality in China

This week’s roundup with Shreyas Reddy, followed by in-depth conversation with NKDB’s Hanna Song on forced repatriation

A canceled Pyongyang marathon, a renamed community and a harsh reality in China
North Korea conducts second cruise missile test from new warship in last week

North Korea conducts second cruise missile test from new warship in last week

Kim Jong Un executed remote launch to test command and control systems, orders supersonic missiles for next destroyer

North Korea conducts second cruise missile test from new warship in last week
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2026
US-ROK drills pose ‘terrible’ risks, warrant preemptive action: Kim Yo Jong

US-ROK drills pose ‘terrible’ risks, warrant preemptive action: Kim Yo Jong

Kim Jong Un’s sister calls exercises a war rehearsal that merit an overwhelming reaction from Pyongyang

US-ROK drills pose ‘terrible’ risks, warrant preemptive action: Kim Yo Jong
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 10, 2026
Kim Jong Un delivers his first speech commemorating International Women’s Day

Kim Jong Un delivers his first speech commemorating International Women’s Day

The DPRK leader reportedly acknowledged ‘all the exceptional and unknown efforts the women of this country had made’

Kim Jong Un delivers his first speech commemorating International Women’s Day
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 9, 2026
Lee Jae Myung dismisses talk of strikes on North Korea like those on Iran

Lee Jae Myung dismisses talk of strikes on North Korea like those on Iran

South Korean president urges focus on peace after opposition calls Iran war a ‘preview’ of conflict with Pyongyang

Lee Jae Myung dismisses talk of strikes on North Korea like those on Iran
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 5, 2026
Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile test from new destroyer ahead of deployment

Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile test from new destroyer ahead of deployment

North Korean leader orders 12 nuclear-armed warships by 2030, also attends sniper drills

Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile test from new destroyer ahead of deployment
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2026
North Korea, Russian nukes are ‘primary existential threat’ to US: Pentagon

North Korea, Russian nukes are ‘primary existential threat’ to US: Pentagon

Elbridge Colby says US defense strategy doesn’t downplay DPRK threats, calls for allies like Seoul to step up

North Korea, Russian nukes are ‘primary existential threat’ to US: Pentagon
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 4, 2026
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