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North Korea is applying lessons from Ukraine war to reinforce nuclear coercion
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North Korea is applying lessons from Ukraine war to reinforce nuclear coercion

Asymmetric weapons like drones create new vulnerabilities, sowing doubt in Seoul and Tokyo about US extended deterrence

North Korea is applying lessons from Ukraine war to reinforce nuclear coercion
Ju Hyung Kim
Ju Hyung Kim September 23, 2025
Belief that South Korea needs foreign troops reflects ‘submissive mindset’: Lee

Belief that South Korea needs foreign troops reflects ‘submissive mindset’: Lee

President denies troop shortfall against North Korea, stressing need for ‘self-reliant defense’ despite US-ROK alliance

Belief that South Korea needs foreign troops reflects ‘submissive mindset’: Lee
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un sends his clearest signal yet that he’s ready to meet Trump again
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Kim Jong Un sends his clearest signal yet that he’s ready to meet Trump again

North Korean leader’s speech ahead of Trump’s trip to APEC could set the stage for another encounter at Panmunjom

Kim Jong Un sends his clearest signal yet that he’s ready to meet Trump again
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 22, 2025
Lee says he’ll restore ‘spirit’ of suspended 2018 military pact with North Korea

Lee says he’ll restore ‘spirit’ of suspended 2018 military pact with North Korea

Statement suggests South Korean president recognizes difficulties of actually restoring CMA, experts say

Lee says he’ll restore ‘spirit’ of suspended 2018 military pact with North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Joon Ha Park September 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversees drone tests, calls UAV development ‘top priority’ for DPRK

Kim Jong Un oversees drone tests, calls UAV development ‘top priority’ for DPRK

North Korean leader reiterates goal of incorporating AI in unmanned systems to prepare military for modern warfare

Kim Jong Un oversees drone tests, calls UAV development ‘top priority’ for DPRK
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 19, 2025
North Korea has sent $10B in arms to Russia but gotten crumbs in return: Report

North Korea has sent $10B in arms to Russia but gotten crumbs in return: Report

New study claims only modest sums have reached DPRK under lopsided Ukraine war deal, which still benefits Kim regime

North Korea has sent $10B in arms to Russia but gotten crumbs in return: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 18, 2025
Lee endorses limited sanctions relief if North Korea halts nuclear program

Lee endorses limited sanctions relief if North Korea halts nuclear program

South Korean leader says pressure and ‘all or nothing’ approach will only push Pyongyang to expand its arsenal

Lee endorses limited sanctions relief if North Korea halts nuclear program
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 18, 2025
US, allies must step up efforts against North Korean hackers: Ex-US rear admiral

US, allies must step up efforts against North Korean hackers: Ex-US rear admiral

Mark Montgomery stresses need for global cooperation on DPRK cybercrime, stating it ‘can’t be US alone’

US, allies must step up efforts against North Korean hackers: Ex-US rear admiral
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 18, 2025
Lee Jae-myung lays out his grand vision for ‘coexistence’ with North Korea
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Lee Jae-myung lays out his grand vision for ‘coexistence’ with North Korea

Across 123 policy tasks, Seoul pushes for denuclearization and OPCON transfer but doesn’t commit to unification timeline

Lee Jae-myung lays out his grand vision for ‘coexistence’ with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park September 17, 2025
South Korea to resume excavations of Korean War remains in DMZ next month

South Korea to resume excavations of Korean War remains in DMZ next month

Seoul ties resumption of project after three-year suspension to efforts to improve ties with North Korea

South Korea to resume excavations of Korean War remains in DMZ next month
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 17, 2025
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