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North Korea announces new Hwasong-20 nuclear missile as Kim arrives in China

North Korea announces new Hwasong-20 nuclear missile as Kim arrives in China

Kim Jong Un inspects materials used in long-range missile engines as state media reports 8 tests in last 2 years

North Korea announces new Hwasong-20 nuclear missile as Kim arrives in China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2025
North Korean leader Kim crosses into China via armored train: State media

North Korean leader Kim crosses into China via armored train: State media

Kim Jong Un set to attend military parade, meet Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Beijing

North Korean leader Kim crosses into China via armored train: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2025
Air force general tapped to lead ROK forces against North Korean threats

Air force general tapped to lead ROK forces against North Korean threats

Lee administration appoints new JCS chairman in sweeping military reshuffle aimed at restoring trust after martial law

Air force general tapped to lead ROK forces against North Korean threats
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Joon Ha Park September 1, 2025
North Korean GPS jamming caused an ROK drone crash last year: Lawmaker

North Korean GPS jamming caused an ROK drone crash last year: Lawmaker

Newly released report finds unmanned helicopter fell into Yellow Sea amid ongoing signal disruptions from DPRK side

North Korean GPS jamming caused an ROK drone crash last year: Lawmaker
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 1, 2025
Kim Jong Un displays portrait of self at event in latest personality cult boost

Kim Jong Un displays portrait of self at event in latest personality cult boost

Increased visibility of North Korean leader’s iconography comes amid push to ensure population’s obedience

Kim Jong Un displays portrait of self at event in latest personality cult boost
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 1, 2025
Putin-Kim Jong Un meeting in the works for Beijing visit, Kremlin says

Putin-Kim Jong Un meeting in the works for Beijing visit, Kremlin says

Russian and North Korean leaders set to attend Chinese military parade and sit on either side of President Xi Jinping

Putin-Kim Jong Un meeting in the works for Beijing visit, Kremlin says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 1, 2025
Kim Jong Un promotes ‘new’ missile production capabilities ahead of China visit

Kim Jong Un promotes ‘new’ missile production capabilities ahead of China visit

North Korea signals commitment to nuclear missiles as Kim set to meet Xi Jinping for first time in 6 years

Kim Jong Un promotes ‘new’ missile production capabilities ahead of China visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 1, 2025
Major construction ramps up at North Korean missile base attached to Kim mansion
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Major construction ramps up at North Korean missile base attached to Kim mansion

Satellite imagery reveals new hexagonal bunkers and large administrative center near site of 8 recent missile tests

Major construction ramps up at North Korean missile base attached to Kim mansion
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 29, 2025
Seoul to monitor Kim Jong Un’s visit to China for signs of diplomatic shift

Seoul to monitor Kim Jong Un’s visit to China for signs of diplomatic shift

Top officials say Kim’s overseas trip could open doors for renewed dialogue but caution against raising expectations

Seoul to monitor Kim Jong Un’s visit to China for signs of diplomatic shift
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim August 29, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un at China’s parade could be game-changer for peninsula diplomacy
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Why Kim Jong Un at China’s parade could be game-changer for peninsula diplomacy

Planned visit could revive ties with Beijing and even jump-start talks with US, especially if Trump decides to join

Why Kim Jong Un at China’s parade could be game-changer for peninsula diplomacy
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 28, 2025
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