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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
North Korean mines ‘deliberately buried’ south of border caused blasts, ROK says

North Korean mines ‘deliberately buried’ south of border caused blasts, ROK says

South Korea conducts operation to remove DPRK landmines following conclusion of joint investigation with UNC

North Korean mines ‘deliberately buried’ south of border caused blasts, ROK says
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 5, 2026
Trump reaffirms ‘great’ relation with Kim Jong Un and nuclear-armed states

Trump reaffirms ‘great’ relation with Kim Jong Un and nuclear-armed states

The US president also floated a claim of ‘112 nuclear missiles’ without explanation, but said ‘it’s nice to get along’

Trump reaffirms ‘great’ relation with Kim Jong Un and nuclear-armed states
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 5, 2026
North Korean, Taliban military officials hold talks at Russian war games

North Korean, Taliban military officials hold talks at Russian war games

DPRK, Afghanistan among observers at Center-2026 drills featuring 47K troops and arms expo

North Korean, Taliban military officials hold talks at Russian war games
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 5, 2026
North Korea says hypersonic missile flew 1,000km, exceeding Seoul, Tokyo reports

North Korea says hypersonic missile flew 1,000km, exceeding Seoul, Tokyo reports

Kim Jong Un urges continued nuclear buildup as state media provides new details after his sister mocked rivals

North Korea says hypersonic missile flew 1,000km, exceeding Seoul, Tokyo reports
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 4, 2026
North Korea mocks Seoul, Tokyo over alleged failure to track missile

North Korea mocks Seoul, Tokyo over alleged failure to track missile

DPRK leader’s sister offers no supporting data for claim that maneuvering missile defeated rivals’ tracking abilities

North Korea mocks Seoul, Tokyo over alleged failure to track missile
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 4, 2026
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