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Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

Why Seoul is betting on a civilian defense chief in face of North Korean threats

Why Seoul is betting on a civilian defense chief in face of North Korean threats

Ahn Gyu-back faces challenge of pushing reform after martial law, countering DPRK and managing US alliance under Trump

Why Seoul is betting on a civilian defense chief in face of North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 25, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion

Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion

South Korean president emphasizes need to achieve peace through diplomacy in statement on outbreak of Korean War

Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 25, 2025
Seoul’s new unification minister, DPRK rocket launches and border drills
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Seoul’s new unification minister, DPRK rocket launches and border drills

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Lee Jae-myung’s ministerial picks and the anniversary of an inter-Korean military clash

Seoul’s new unification minister, DPRK rocket launches and border drills
Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear

Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear

North Korean report on secretive meeting thin beyond praise for ‘achievements,’ plans for major anniversaries

Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2025
Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks

Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks

Experts tell NK News Kim Jong Un must now weigh fear of a first strike against confidence in nuclear deterrence

Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 23, 2025
Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery
NK PRO

Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery

NK Pro compiles list of coverage related to resort since its inception as DPRK rolls out red carpet ahead of ceremony

Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 23, 2025
South Korea steps up crackdown on anti-North Korea leaflets near border

South Korea steps up crackdown on anti-North Korea leaflets near border

Cheorwon County posts warning signs, coordinates police patrols after president calls for measures to deter launches

South Korea steps up crackdown on anti-North Korea leaflets near border
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 23, 2025
Battle of Yeonpyeong commander warns North Korea still exploiting border tension

Battle of Yeonpyeong commander warns North Korea still exploiting border tension

In interview, Suh Young-gil urges vigilance as DPRK modernizes tactics, 26 years after pivotal inter-Korean naval clash

Battle of Yeonpyeong commander warns North Korea still exploiting border tension
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 20, 2025
Putin has no plans to visit North Korea in near future, Kremlin says

Putin has no plans to visit North Korea in near future, Kremlin says

Kim Jong Un also unlikely to visit Russia soon despite previous prep, as allies mark one year since Pyongyang summit

Putin has no plans to visit North Korea in near future, Kremlin says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 20, 2025
What Kim Jong Un is learning from Israel’s offensive as Tehran burns
NK PRO

What Kim Jong Un is learning from Israel’s offensive as Tehran burns

Damage to nuclear sites and assassinations reinforce North Korea’s belief that only nukes can save it from similar fate

What Kim Jong Un is learning from Israel’s offensive as Tehran burns
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 18, 2025
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