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Ankit Panda: How North Korea could take its military modernization to space
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Ankit Panda: How North Korea could take its military modernization to space

Expert explores what Pyongyang is learning from the Iran war, while NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks Belarus-DPRK ties

Ankit Panda: How North Korea could take its military modernization to space
North Korean troops start reinforcing border again after monthslong pause: Seoul

North Korean troops start reinforcing border again after monthslong pause: Seoul

ROK military identifies ‘large number’ of DPRK forces clearing trees and maintaining supply routes

North Korean troops start reinforcing border again after monthslong pause: Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 30, 2026
North Korea may be hiding missile site behind new tree farm, imagery suggests
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North Korea may be hiding missile site behind new tree farm, imagery suggests

Similarity between the project and existing military tree nursery points to attempt to obscure military activities

North Korea may be hiding missile site behind new tree farm, imagery suggests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 30, 2026
North Korea conducts missile engine test, claims higher thrust

North Korea conducts missile engine test, claims higher thrust

Kim Jong Un indicated a planned ‘reorganization’ of special operations forces, supervised tank defense test

North Korea conducts missile engine test, claims higher thrust
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 29, 2026
Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes

Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes

President calls for easing tensions and advancing peace at annual event where his predecessors condemned DPRK aggression

Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 27, 2026
Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
NK PRO

Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea

DPRK may seek to align with international norms, while re-exerting control in face of new challenges from technology

Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 26, 2026
ROK navy conducts large-scale drills on anniversary of North Korean attack

ROK navy conducts large-scale drills on anniversary of North Korean attack

Five-day exercise off east and west coasts aim to reinforce combat readiness, honor those killed defending sea border

ROK navy conducts large-scale drills on anniversary of North Korean attack
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 26, 2026
New Zealand deploys surveillance plane to track North Korean maritime smuggling

New Zealand deploys surveillance plane to track North Korean maritime smuggling

P-8A Poseidon spotted five illegal ship-to-ship transfers and 59 vessels of interest in its last DPRK sanctions mission

New Zealand deploys surveillance plane to track North Korean maritime smuggling
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 26, 2026
Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump

Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump

Experts say Kim’s latest criticism of US ‘terrorism’ are par for the course, suggesting he hasn’t ruled out diplomacy

Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 25, 2026
Three ROK civilians indicted over alleged role in North Korea drone incursion

Three ROK civilians indicted over alleged role in North Korea drone incursion

Prosecutors allege the accused harmed South Korean military interests and violated aviation act through drone flights

Three ROK civilians indicted over alleged role in North Korea drone incursion
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 25, 2026
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