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How a USFK asset move to the Middle East could impact North Korea deterrence
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How a USFK asset move to the Middle East could impact North Korea deterrence

Relocation amid Iran conflict could open up gaps, but aligns with overall ‘strategic flexibility’ push, experts say

How a USFK asset move to the Middle East could impact North Korea deterrence
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy March 11, 2026
North Korea signals support for Iran’s new leader, while slamming US and Israel

North Korea signals support for Iran’s new leader, while slamming US and Israel

Pyongyang’s message showcases solidarity with Iran’s new government, while continuing to sidestep former leader’s death

North Korea signals support for Iran’s new leader, while slamming US and Israel
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 11, 2026
North Korea conducts second cruise missile test from new warship in last week

North Korea conducts second cruise missile test from new warship in last week

Kim Jong Un executed remote launch to test command and control systems, orders supersonic missiles for next destroyer

North Korea conducts second cruise missile test from new warship in last week
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2026
South Korea prepared to deter North, even if US moves defense systems: Lee

South Korea prepared to deter North, even if US moves defense systems: Lee

The South Korean president conceded that U.S. forces may relocate their assets based on their operational needs

South Korea prepared to deter North, even if US moves defense systems: Lee
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 10, 2026
US-ROK drills pose ‘terrible’ risks, warrant preemptive action: Kim Yo Jong

US-ROK drills pose ‘terrible’ risks, warrant preemptive action: Kim Yo Jong

Kim Jong Un’s sister calls exercises a war rehearsal that merit an overwhelming reaction from Pyongyang

US-ROK drills pose ‘terrible’ risks, warrant preemptive action: Kim Yo Jong
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 10, 2026
China ‘intercepted’ helicopter tracking North Korean smuggling, Australia says

China ‘intercepted’ helicopter tracking North Korean smuggling, Australia says

Beijing responded by accusing Australia of conducting 'close-in reconnaissance' under the guise of sanctions monitoring

China ‘intercepted’ helicopter tracking North Korean smuggling, Australia says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 9, 2026
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2026 rural development plan
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What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2026 rural development plan

Military and mining towns top list of 21 counties selected under third year of Kim Jong Un’s ‘20x10’ project

What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2026 rural development plan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 9, 2026
100,000 South Korean troops mobilized for yearlong Korean War remains excavation

100,000 South Korean troops mobilized for yearlong Korean War remains excavation

Excavations will start at the Demilitarized Zone once safety preparations are completed there, an official told NK News

100,000 South Korean troops mobilized for yearlong Korean War remains excavation
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 9, 2026
Breaking down the debate over military exercises on the Korean Peninsula
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Breaking down the debate over military exercises on the Korean Peninsula

U.S. and South Korean troops are kicking off their large-scale military exercises this week

Breaking down the debate over military exercises on the Korean Peninsula
Michael Bosack
Michael Bosack March 9, 2026
Lee Jae Myung dismisses talk of strikes on North Korea like those on Iran

Lee Jae Myung dismisses talk of strikes on North Korea like those on Iran

South Korean president urges focus on peace after opposition calls Iran war a ‘preview’ of conflict with Pyongyang

Lee Jae Myung dismisses talk of strikes on North Korea like those on Iran
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 5, 2026
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