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Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability

Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability

ROK defense chief says DPRK using Russian intelligence to modernize military as Seoul looks to ‘self-reliant defense’

Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 30, 2026
Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea

Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea

In a shift from last year, the Pentagon chief made no reference to Pyongyang despite growing DPRK missile program

Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 30, 2026
Shoigu discusses intelligence links with North Korean secret police chief

Shoigu discusses intelligence links with North Korean secret police chief

Meeting at Moscow forum comes as Ri Chang Dae makes first appearance as chief of new State Intelligence Bureau

Shoigu discusses intelligence links with North Korean secret police chief
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 29, 2026
Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site

Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site

Complaint filed with prosecutors' office alleges unification minister disclosed confidential information

Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 29, 2026
Satellite images capture North Korean destroyer sailing on west coast Thursday
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Satellite images capture North Korean destroyer sailing on west coast Thursday

DPRK’s largest modern warship may be conducting navigation and missile tests ahead of planned June deployment

Satellite images capture North Korean destroyer sailing on west coast Thursday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 28, 2026
Seoul denies OPCON transfer will lead to dissolution of joint US-ROK command

Seoul denies OPCON transfer will lead to dissolution of joint US-ROK command

Local media claimed US raised concern about impact of transfer on command, which is charged with deterring North Korea

Seoul denies OPCON transfer will lead to dissolution of joint US-ROK command
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 28, 2026
North Korea is marching deeper into Moscow’s orbit, and aims to stay

North Korea is marching deeper into Moscow’s orbit, and aims to stay

DPRK troops at Russia’s Victory Parade suggest the allies are building ties to outlast the war in Ukraine

North Korea is marching deeper into Moscow’s orbit, and aims to stay
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young May 28, 2026
Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes

Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes

Study finds South Korea’s bases are vulnerable to nuclear attack, raising risk of preemptive action in a crisis

Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 28, 2026
Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea

Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea

Defense minister says vessel will improve South Korea’s ability to monitor the DPRK’s submarine forces

Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 27, 2026
The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’
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The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’

Routine interpretation of DPRK activities as brinkmanship can fuel escalation, highlighting need for nuance

The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’
Michael Bosack
Michael Bosack May 27, 2026
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