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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
DPRK denounces US strike on Iran, calls strike ‘grave breach’ of UN Charter

DPRK denounces US strike on Iran, calls strike ‘grave breach’ of UN Charter

North Korea brands Operation Midnight Hammer violation of sovereignty, blames Israel and US for fueling tensions

DPRK denounces US strike on Iran, calls strike ‘grave breach’ of UN Charter
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 23, 2025
Seoul pushes back on US call for allies to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP

Seoul pushes back on US call for allies to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP

ROK defense ministry highlights budget increases to counter North Korean threats amid US push for ‘burden sharing’

Seoul pushes back on US call for allies to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 20, 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
North Korea’s latest deployment may be a trial for mass labor exports to Russia
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North Korea’s latest deployment may be a trial for mass labor exports to Russia

6K military workers won’t serve on Ukraine front lines, but the allies are using dispatch to show off strengthened ties

North Korea’s latest deployment may be a trial for mass labor exports to Russia
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 20, 2025