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Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

Heir apparent? What to look for in North Korea’s possible successor

Heir apparent? What to look for in North Korea’s possible successor

Kim Ju Ae’s rising profile fuels succession talk, but North Korea has yet to begin formal succession steps, experts say

Heir apparent? What to look for in North Korea’s possible successor
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 29, 2026
Eunhee Park: Surviving North Korea and reclaiming identity in the South
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Eunhee Park: Surviving North Korea and reclaiming identity in the South

Defector-author shares her story, as NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks OPCON transfer and Russia-DPRK cooperation

Eunhee Park: Surviving North Korea and reclaiming identity in the South
Gains and losses: North Korea shows 2.3k war dead, NATO tanks, vehicles
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Gains and losses: North Korea shows 2.3k war dead, NATO tanks, vehicles

New memorial immortalizes troops who fought in Ukraine war, showcasing an alliance forged in combat

Gains and losses: North Korea shows 2.3k war dead, NATO tanks, vehicles
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy April 28, 2026
Russian ship linked to arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
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Russian ship linked to arms smuggling returns to North Korean port

The visit comes nearly two months after its latest voyage, indicating Russia-DPRK smuggling operations are still afoot

Russian ship linked to arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 28, 2026
Inside the little-known ROK army unit that trains to fight like North Koreans

Inside the little-known ROK army unit that trains to fight like North Koreans

Scorpion Unit uses DPRK uniforms, terms and tactics to help troops prepare for combat with an enemy they've never faced

Inside the little-known ROK army unit that trains to fight like North Koreans
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 28, 2026
North Korea is the ‘most pressing challenge’ for non-proliferation regime: Seoul

North Korea is the ‘most pressing challenge’ for non-proliferation regime: Seoul

ROK’s top nuclear envoy calls Pyongyang the only state to benefit from pact before quitting and pursuing nuclear arms

North Korea is the ‘most pressing challenge’ for non-proliferation regime: Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 28, 2026
ROK carries out ‘decisive’ phase of landing drills designed to deter North Korea

ROK carries out ‘decisive’ phase of landing drills designed to deter North Korea

These drills, whether conducted alone or with allies, have been characterized by the DPRK as a rehearsal for an invasion

ROK carries out ‘decisive’ phase of landing drills designed to deter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 27, 2026
Russia awards North Korean ‘heroes’ for their bravery in battle against Ukraine

Russia awards North Korean ‘heroes’ for their bravery in battle against Ukraine

Russian defense chief awarded Orders of Courage to 10 DPRK soldiers, lauding their ‘steel character’ and devotion

Russia awards North Korean ‘heroes’ for their bravery in battle against Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 27, 2026
Kim inaugurates memorial for North Korean soldiers who fought in Ukraine war

Kim inaugurates memorial for North Korean soldiers who fought in Ukraine war

Russia’s parliamentary chief read a letter from Putin, Moscow and Pyongyang defense chiefs jointly cut inaugural ribbon

Kim inaugurates memorial for North Korean soldiers who fought in Ukraine war
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 27, 2026
Russian Duma chief, defense minister in Pyongyang ahead of Kursk memorial unveil

Russian Duma chief, defense minister in Pyongyang ahead of Kursk memorial unveil

Volodin thanks North Korea for military support as Moscow pledges reciprocal monument in Russia

Russian Duma chief, defense minister in Pyongyang ahead of Kursk memorial unveil
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 26, 2026
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