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South Koreans see US-China rivalry as bigger threat than North Korea: Poll

South Koreans see US-China rivalry as bigger threat than North Korea: Poll

Survey also finds wariness of US Forces Korea involvement in Taiwan conflict and skepticism about US nuclear umbrella

South Koreans see US-China rivalry as bigger threat than North Korea: Poll
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 13, 2025
North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge

North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge

Deletion of commander and shipyard manager from state media appears linked to failed destroyer launch last month

North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2025
North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized

North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized

Kim Jong Un threatens to sail new destroyers near ‘major ports’ of ‘enemy nations’ once deployed next year

North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2025
How US Forces Korea is changing its tune on mission to counter North Korea

How US Forces Korea is changing its tune on mission to counter North Korea

USFK commander has touted 28,500-strong force’s proximity to China, amid questions about ROK stance on Taiwan conflict

How US Forces Korea is changing its tune on mission to counter North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 12, 2025
1 million North Koreans for Russia? Kremlin propaganda gets a reality check

1 million North Koreans for Russia? Kremlin propaganda gets a reality check

Russian TV host’s mass deployment proposal faces strategic limits but helps normalize ties that once seemed outlandish

1 million North Koreans for Russia? Kremlin propaganda gets a reality check
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 12, 2025
Seoul says it halted loudspeaker broadcasts into North Korea to ‘restore trust’

Seoul says it halted loudspeaker broadcasts into North Korea to ‘restore trust’

Suspension comes a week after election of Lee Jae-myung, who has blamed border loudspeakers for aggravating tensions

Seoul says it halted loudspeaker broadcasts into North Korea to ‘restore trust’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 11, 2025
Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi

Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi

Xi pledges support for peninsula peace after Lee indirectly touched on North Korea issues in calls with Trump and Ishiba

Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 11, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap
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Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap

Demotion of politiburo chief and commander replacements appear to be culmination of North Korea’s anti-corruption drive

Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser June 11, 2025
North Korea building new site resembling uranium enrichment facility: IAEA

North Korea building new site resembling uranium enrichment facility: IAEA

UN watchdog says its monitoring new building at Yongbyon complex, which could boost DPRK nuclear warhead production

North Korea building new site resembling uranium enrichment facility: IAEA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 11, 2025
Chinese man pleads guilty to shipping weapons to North Korea from the US

Chinese man pleads guilty to shipping weapons to North Korea from the US

Justice Department says 42-year-old received $2M to procure arms for Kim Jong Un regime after overstaying student visa

Chinese man pleads guilty to shipping weapons to North Korea from the US
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 10, 2025
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