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North Korea says it tested missiles with cluster munitions, blackout bombs

North Korea says it tested missiles with cluster munitions, blackout bombs

State media also reports tests of ‘electromagnetic’ weapon, anti-aircraft missiles and ‘low-cost’ missile engine

North Korea says it tested missiles with cluster munitions, blackout bombs
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 9, 2026
US, ROK to hold joint air force exercise for two weeks from Friday

US, ROK to hold joint air force exercise for two weeks from Friday

Freedom Flag drills on countering North Korea will focus on validating capabilities in preparation for OPCON transfer

US, ROK to hold joint air force exercise for two weeks from Friday
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 9, 2026
Trump could meet Kim Jong Un for summit this fall: Former US official

Trump could meet Kim Jong Un for summit this fall: Former US official

Fred Fleitz says US is unlikely to abandon denuclearization and should demand North Korea stop supplying arms to Russia

Trump could meet Kim Jong Un for summit this fall: Former US official
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 8, 2026
Seoul plans to replace troops on North Korea border with AI-based systems

Seoul plans to replace troops on North Korea border with AI-based systems

Defense minister says military will cut front-line personnel by three-quarters, amid growing manpower shortages

Seoul plans to replace troops on North Korea border with AI-based systems
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 8, 2026
North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026
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North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026

Lack of progress at Munchon location means destroyer may have to operate out of ill-equipped ports

North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2026
North Korea conducts third missile launch in two days: ROK military

North Korea conducts third missile launch in two days: ROK military

Tests come as top DPRK diplomat repeats stance that South Korea is 'most hostile enemy state'

North Korea conducts third missile launch in two days: ROK military
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2026
Jonathan Cheng: The Christian roots of North Korea’s personality cult
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Jonathan Cheng: The Christian roots of North Korea’s personality cult

Author discusses how religion shaped the DPRK’s system, while NK News’ Chad O’Carroll talks DMZ airspace incident

Jonathan Cheng: The Christian roots of North Korea’s personality cult
Kim Jong Un compliments South Korea’s president for expressing regret

Kim Jong Un compliments South Korea’s president for expressing regret

The late-night statement comes hours after President Lee expressed regret over the drone incursions into the North

Kim Jong Un compliments South Korea’s president for expressing regret
David Choi
David Choi April 6, 2026
It’s ‘appropriate to regard’ Kim Jong Un’s daughter as successor: ROK spy agency

It’s ‘appropriate to regard’ Kim Jong Un’s daughter as successor: ROK spy agency

NIS also assesses that North Korea is distancing itself from Iran to leave open options for diplomacy with US

It’s ‘appropriate to regard’ Kim Jong Un’s daughter as successor: ROK spy agency
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 6, 2026
US, South Korea begin search for aircraft that went missing during Korean War

US, South Korea begin search for aircraft that went missing during Korean War

Three American military planes all crashed off east coast in 1952 amid active fighting against North Korea

US, South Korea begin search for aircraft that went missing during Korean War
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 6, 2026
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