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How North Korea will control battle-tested troops returning from the Ukraine war
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How North Korea will control battle-tested troops returning from the Ukraine war

Pyongyang faces the challenge of reintegrating soldiers exposed to potentially dangerous outside info in Russia

How North Korea will control battle-tested troops returning from the Ukraine war
Michael Bosack
Michael Bosack January 12, 2026
North Korea threatens response to drone incursions, rejects Seoul’s denial

North Korea threatens response to drone incursions, rejects Seoul’s denial

Kim Yo Jong says South Korea responsible for drone intrusion regardless of civilian or military origin

North Korea threatens response to drone incursions, rejects Seoul’s denial
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 11, 2026
North Korea accuses South of sending drones to surveil sensitive military sites

North Korea accuses South of sending drones to surveil sensitive military sites

Seoul denies accusations and any intent to escalate tensions, ordering investigation into possible civilian involvement

North Korea accuses South of sending drones to surveil sensitive military sites
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 10, 2026
New evidence points to North Korean factory’s role in making long-range missiles
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New evidence points to North Korean factory’s role in making long-range missiles

NK Pro finds ICBM officials also visited Feb. 11 plant again, including one back from helping Russia attack Ukraine

New evidence points to North Korean factory’s role in making long-range missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 9, 2026
Seeing the future: What to expect from North Korea in the new year
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Seeing the future: What to expect from North Korea in the new year

The NK News team discusses what it got wrong about 2025 and makes new predictions for 2026

Seeing the future: What to expect from North Korea in the new year
Acting US envoy to Seoul leaves post after less than three months on the job

Acting US envoy to Seoul leaves post after less than three months on the job

Embassy confirms Kevin Kim’s return to Washington amid questions about Trump’s focus on North Korea issues

Acting US envoy to Seoul leaves post after less than three months on the job
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim January 7, 2026
North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump
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North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump

NK Pro predicts what Pyongyang will prioritize in the year ahead, from drones and nuclear power to the war in Ukraine

North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 7, 2026
What North Korea’s 2026 calendar reveals about its plans for the year ahead

What North Korea’s 2026 calendar reveals about its plans for the year ahead

Lack of major anniversaries suggests events, including military parade, will be front-loaded around Ninth Party Congress

What North Korea’s 2026 calendar reveals about its plans for the year ahead
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 6, 2026
What Kim Jong Un sees in the US capture of Nicolás Maduro
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What Kim Jong Un sees in the US capture of Nicolás Maduro

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses North Korea’s response and why Kim won’t worry too much about the surprise US strike

What Kim Jong Un sees in the US capture of Nicolás Maduro
North Korea reveals over 400 graves for soldiers killed in ‘sacred’ Ukraine war

North Korea reveals over 400 graves for soldiers killed in ‘sacred’ Ukraine war

Kim Jong Un takes daughter to plant trees at unfinished memorial site celebrating deployment to support Russia

North Korea reveals over 400 graves for soldiers killed in ‘sacred’ Ukraine war
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2026
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