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South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW spat

South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW spat

Move comes after Seoul accused Kyiv of violating confidentiality deal by publicly disclosing POW transfer

South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW spat
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy October 8, 2026
ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’

ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’

JCS says it plans to strengthen surveillance in DMZ, including with AI, as DPRK accelerates border fortifications

ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 8, 2026
North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says

North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says

In interview, Yu Yong-weon calls for removing mines at six sites near Sept. 21 explosion and stronger countermeasures

North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park October 8, 2026
North Korean TV airs outdated map laying claim to South Korean border islands
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North Korean TV airs outdated map laying claim to South Korean border islands

Broadcast runs counter to anti-unification policy and suggests disinterest in clarifying border amid mine dispute

North Korean TV airs outdated map laying claim to South Korean border islands
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser October 8, 2026
Unification minister opposed North Korea cyber sanctions over mine incident

Unification minister opposed North Korea cyber sanctions over mine incident

Chung Dong-young tells lawmakers sanctions are ‘not the answer’ and argues for reconciliation with Pyongyang

Unification minister opposed North Korea cyber sanctions over mine incident
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 7, 2026
North Korea rejects Seoul’s land mine probe, warns against DMZ demining efforts

North Korea rejects Seoul’s land mine probe, warns against DMZ demining efforts

The statement follows South Korea’s pledge to clear mines south of the border if Pyongyang does not remove them itself

North Korea rejects Seoul’s land mine probe, warns against DMZ demining efforts
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 6, 2026
Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short

Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun tells lawmakers that South Korea is weighing recall of ambassador to Kyiv

Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 6, 2026
North Korea upgraded coastal missile site ahead of recent test launches: Imagery
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North Korea upgraded coastal missile site ahead of recent test launches: Imagery

Satellite images show large new launch prep facility and upgrades at observation area, pointing to more regular testing

North Korea upgraded coastal missile site ahead of recent test launches: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 6, 2026
North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report

North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report

Increasing number of fake Western components in DPRK weapons points to effectiveness of sanctions controls

North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 6, 2026
How North Korea’s newest ‘hypersonic’ missile could foil adversary defenses
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How North Korea’s newest ‘hypersonic’ missile could foil adversary defenses

Launch of intermediate-range capability underscores DPRK’s push to develop range of maneuverable payloads

How North Korea’s newest ‘hypersonic’ missile could foil adversary defenses
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 6, 2026
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