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North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

Analysis by ROK think tank highlights DPRK’s windfall from providing troops and arms for war in Ukraine

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 16, 2025
Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Ruling cites violations of privacy laws to justify censorship, amid official sensitivity about DPRK support for war

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 15, 2025
US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea

US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea

Seoul calls training a response to DPRK nuclear threats as it seeks to strengthen readiness following Yoon's ouster

US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 15, 2025
North Korea to expand Kim Il Sung Square for bigger parades, tour guide says

North Korea to expand Kim Il Sung Square for bigger parades, tour guide says

DPRK guide tells YouTuber about plans to eventually tear down buildings at central Pyongyang plaza used for mass events

North Korea to expand Kim Il Sung Square for bigger parades, tour guide says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 15, 2025
With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
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With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy

Experts say Seoul must act decisively to modernize military and adapt to Trump turmoil, regardless who wins election

With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy April 14, 2025
How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort

Experts say Kyiv is using capture of Chinese mercenaries to argue Russia is aligned with both Pyongyang and Beijing

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 11, 2025
Wildfire erupts in DMZ amid heightened North Korean troop activity near border

Wildfire erupts in DMZ amid heightened North Korean troop activity near border

ROK deploys helicopters to fight blaze near Goseong following incursions and land clearing by DPRK soldiers

Wildfire erupts in DMZ amid heightened North Korean troop activity near border
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 11, 2025
US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements

US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements

USFK chief says classified OPLAN signed in 2023 enhances preparedness for conflict scenarios involving nuclear weapons

US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 10, 2025
Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv

Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv

Zelensky posted footage of Chinese POWs online with US calling news ‘disturbing,’ labeling Beijing as enabler of war

Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 9, 2025
ROK fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross inter-Korean border

ROK fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross inter-Korean border

Around 10 DPRK soldiers briefly entered southern side of demilitarized zone according to Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff

ROK fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross inter-Korean border
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Shreyas Reddy April 8, 2025
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