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Why a proposed US military unit to counter North Korea could put China on alert

Why a proposed US military unit to counter North Korea could put China on alert

Experts say a Multi-Domain Task Force could improve missile tracking but risks repeat of 2016 THAAD dispute

Why a proposed US military unit to counter North Korea could put China on alert
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 30, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects new stealth drone, calls for ‘absolute’ UAV superiority

Kim Jong Un inspects new stealth drone, calls for ‘absolute’ UAV superiority

North Korean leader stresses importance of UAV tech at expo featuring new FPV quadcopters, loitering munitions and more

Kim Jong Un inspects new stealth drone, calls for ‘absolute’ UAV superiority
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 30, 2026
Border city casts doubt on reports North Korea testing loudspeakers

Border city casts doubt on reports North Korea testing loudspeakers

Paju official suggests local mistook other noises for broadcasts, after they said they heard ‘ghost sounds’

Border city casts doubt on reports North Korea testing loudspeakers
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 29, 2026
Overseas North Korean workers linked to Russia’s military supply chain: Report

Overseas North Korean workers linked to Russia’s military supply chain: Report

Investigators traced a complex network of Russian firms and DPRK entities using student visas to bring in workers

Overseas North Korean workers linked to Russia’s military supply chain: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 29, 2026
North Korea fires salvo of around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea: Seoul

North Korea fires salvo of around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea: Seoul

Launch of suspected short-range missiles comes amid rising inter-Korean border tensions

North Korea fires salvo of around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 29, 2026
US, ROK defense chiefs agree to delay top-level military talks on OPCON transfer

US, ROK defense chiefs agree to delay top-level military talks on OPCON transfer

Allies to convene Security Consultative Meeting early next year in setback to Seoul’s push for early transfer

US, ROK defense chiefs agree to delay top-level military talks on OPCON transfer
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 29, 2026
Bonnie Jenkins on the future of North Korea diplomacy: North Korea Unpacked
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Bonnie Jenkins on the future of North Korea diplomacy: North Korea Unpacked

Former US diplomat discusses denuclearization, nuclear deterrence and prospects for renewed Trump-Kim talks

Bonnie Jenkins on the future of North Korea diplomacy: North Korea Unpacked
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 28, 2026
The elephant’s gambit: Why Seoul and Washington should ignore North Korea

The elephant’s gambit: Why Seoul and Washington should ignore North Korea

A strategy of neglect avoids giving Pyongyang fuel to justify military activities, straining its propaganda narratives

The elephant’s gambit: Why Seoul and Washington should ignore North Korea
Rocco P. Santurri III
Rocco P. Santurri III October 28, 2026
Why a spate of public disputes is déjà vu for the US-ROK  alliance
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Why a spate of public disputes is déjà vu for the US-ROK alliance

Friction over OPCON, North Korea intel, the DMZ and more echo tensions from Trump’s first term, and will likely persist

Why a spate of public disputes is déjà vu for the US-ROK  alliance
Michael Bosack
Michael Bosack October 28, 2026
US-ROK command could be ‘suboptimal’ after OPCON transfer: Ex-USFK commander

US-ROK command could be ‘suboptimal’ after OPCON transfer: Ex-USFK commander

Retired Gen. Paul LaCamera suggests outcome will be result of political compromise rather than military expediency

US-ROK command could be ‘suboptimal’ after OPCON transfer: Ex-USFK commander
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 28, 2026