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North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says

North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says

New threat assessment provides glimpse at how Trump will approach Pyongyang, warning of DPRK-Russia military ties

North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy March 26, 2025
US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes

US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes

Opposition argues talk of going nuclear to defend against North Korea spooked US, while government claims no connection

US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 25, 2025
South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement

South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement

Acting President Han Duck-soo warns of ‘serious’ security situation after court overturns his impeachment

South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 25, 2025
Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk
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Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk

NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses what we know about the Russian defense chief’s surprise visit to Pyongyang

Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk
North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat

North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat

Cho Tae-yul calls for end to ‘illegal’ DPRK-Russia military ties following talks with Japanese and Chinese counterparts

North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 24, 2025
Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea

Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea

Unification ministry exploring how to contact DPRK for potential repatriation as inter-Korean hotlines remain silent

Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
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Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza

DPRK’s lucrative arms trade with Russia will suffer after ceasefire, pushing it toward China and potentially even the US

Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 21, 2025
Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Top Moscow official and DPRK leader discuss Russia-US dialogue as allies continue military cooperation over Ukraine war

Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media

North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media

Kim Jong Un observed test from undisclosed site on last day of US-ROK Freedom Shield drills

North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units

North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units

Pyongyang warns missile deployment in Kyushu would threaten regional stability, despite Tokyo’s denial of reports

North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 20, 2025
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