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Chinese state media largely silent on anniversary of Korean War outbreak

Chinese state media largely silent on anniversary of Korean War outbreak

Only one English-language article discusses date to criticize US, while making no mention of North Korea’s invasion

Chinese state media largely silent on anniversary of Korean War outbreak
Dave Yin
Dave Yin June 25, 2025
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
US reaffirms commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization after Iran strikes

US reaffirms commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization after Iran strikes

But State Department declines to comment on what US will do if it can’t resolve DPRK nuclear issue through diplomacy

US reaffirms commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization after Iran strikes
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 25, 2025
Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee

Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee

Unification minister candidate stresses diplomacy and avoiding war following US military strikes on Iran

Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 24, 2025
North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid silence on spy satellite plans
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North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid silence on spy satellite plans

Satellite imagery shows increased activity at Sohae space launch complex, over one year since last launch failed

North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid silence on spy satellite plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 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
Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky

Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky

Ukrainian leader slams Moscow for criticizing US attacks, as Russian official suggests DPRK could give nukes to Tehran

Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025
Lee Jae-myung taps familiar faces to lead fresh push for North Korea diplomacy

Lee Jae-myung taps familiar faces to lead fresh push for North Korea diplomacy

Cabinet nominees include Sunshine Policy veterans and civilian defense minister, highlighting ROK pivot toward dialogue

Lee Jae-myung taps familiar faces to lead fresh push for North Korea diplomacy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 23, 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