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Large new complex under construction at Pyongyang telecom station
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Large new complex under construction at Pyongyang telecom station

Satellite imagery shows complex featuring 17 large circular structures and underground hallways

Large new complex under construction at Pyongyang telecom station
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 4, 2026
Russian military help could strengthen North Korean forces over time: Japan

Russian military help could strengthen North Korean forces over time: Japan

A new defense white paper from Tokyo dedicates an entire section on the burgeoning ties between Russia and the DPRK

Russian military help could strengthen North Korean forces over time: Japan
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi August 4, 2026
DOJ subpoenas journalist over North Korea SEAL mission report

DOJ subpoenas journalist over North Korea SEAL mission report

Reporter slams subpoena as push to ‘force disclosure’ of confidential sources behind claims of 2019 infiltration attempt

DOJ subpoenas journalist over North Korea SEAL mission report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 3, 2026
ROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker

ROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker

Drone exercises fell by more than half as Seoul reorganizes the controversial unit

ROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim August 3, 2026
South Korea expands Cheongung-II missile shield against North Korean threats

South Korea expands Cheongung-II missile shield against North Korean threats

Latest deployment enhances lower-tier ballistic missile defense while more systems are due this year

South Korea expands Cheongung-II missile shield against North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 3, 2026
North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2026

North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | NK Pro August 3, 2026
North Korea slams US Forces Japan expansion as Tokyo tests Tomahawk missile

North Korea slams US Forces Japan expansion as Tokyo tests Tomahawk missile

Pyongyang claims US-Japan military integration is preparation for an Asia-Pacific conflict

North Korea slams US Forces Japan expansion as Tokyo tests Tomahawk missile
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 31, 2026
Russia used North Korean missile in Ukraine for first time since 2025: Kyiv

Russia used North Korean missile in Ukraine for first time since 2025: Kyiv

The strike reportedly killed a family during Russia’s massive aerial attack, with one projectile crashing in Poland

Russia used North Korean missile in Ukraine for first time since 2025: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 31, 2026
South Korean army to conduct mass review of weapons at border with North Korea

South Korean army to conduct mass review of weapons at border with North Korea

Standard military procedures ordinarily require weapons at the frontline to be kept loaded with live ammunition

South Korean army to conduct mass review of weapons at border with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 30, 2026
North Korea builds, then buries new facility at main SRBM factory for Russia
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North Korea builds, then buries new facility at main SRBM factory for Russia

Satellite imagery also shows other new construction at missile plant has stalled for almost a year

North Korea builds, then buries new facility at main SRBM factory for Russia
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 29, 2026
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