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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
At Red Square, Putin meets North Korean general leading troops against Ukraine

At Red Square, Putin meets North Korean general leading troops against Ukraine

Russian leader thanks officers linked to DPRK deployment at parade as Kim Jong Un visits Russian Embassy for Victory Day

At Red Square, Putin meets North Korean general leading troops against Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 9, 2025
Seoul celebrates achievements in ‘extending freedom’ to North Koreans under Yoon

Seoul celebrates achievements in ‘extending freedom’ to North Koreans under Yoon

Unification ministry cites support for human rights and defectors, despite Yoon’s impeachment and looming election

Seoul celebrates achievements in ‘extending freedom’ to North Koreans under Yoon
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 9, 2025
ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea

ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea

Presidential nominee vows to pursue nuclear sub and potential redeployment of US tactical nukes, endorsing Yoon policies

ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 9, 2025
North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media

North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media

Kim Jong Un oversaw Thursday test of short-range missiles and command and control systems, state media reports

North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 9, 2025
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