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Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again.

Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again.

Isolation and pressure have failed to improve US security, and polling shows Americans want engagement, not threats

Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again.
Austin Headrick
Austin Headrick April 23, 2025
South Korea places fourth military spy satellite in orbit to monitor North Korea

South Korea places fourth military spy satellite in orbit to monitor North Korea

Launch aboard SpaceX rocket expands ROK’s recon constellation as DPRK’s satellite ambitions appear to stall

South Korea places fourth military spy satellite in orbit to monitor North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 22, 2025
South Korea resumes artillery drills at US range on North Korea’s doorstep

South Korea resumes artillery drills at US range on North Korea’s doorstep

ROK army fires some 60 rounds in first such exercise in 7 years, following suspension of 2018 inter-Korean military pact

South Korea resumes artillery drills at US range on North Korea’s doorstep
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 22, 2025
North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
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North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Kim Jong Un at a ribbon cutting and the UN aviation body’s decision on DPRK complaint

North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests

Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests

Expert says DPRK may have made weapons to order for Moscow after repeatedly testing upgraded system in recent years

Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 22, 2025
US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range

US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range

Move marks first time US has stationed such assets at a Japanese air base as it looks to deter China and DPRK

US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 21, 2025
Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US

Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US

State Department report raises concern about Moscow’s 2024 defense pact with Pyongyang and DPRK weapons program

Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 21, 2025
ROK military stages major artillery drill near maritime border with North Korea

ROK military stages major artillery drill near maritime border with North Korea

Army fires over 600 rounds into East Sea in two-day exercise aimed at preparing for ‘surprise enemy provocations’

ROK military stages major artillery drill near maritime border with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 18, 2025
UN aviation body rejects North Korean complaint over alleged ROK drone intrusion

UN aviation body rejects North Korean complaint over alleged ROK drone intrusion

ICAO dismisses request to investigate DPRK claims about UAV flights over Pyongyang last year

UN aviation body rejects North Korean complaint over alleged ROK drone intrusion
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 18, 2025
North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’

North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’

Defense ministry warns that DPRK won’t tolerate such ‘grave provocations,’ as US-ROK forces kick off more air drills

North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 17, 2025