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North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election

North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election

South Korean authorities confirm GPS 'disturbances’ in Yellow Sea last week that required issuing warning to ships

North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jooheon Kim June 2, 2025
North Korean warship still capsized a week after projected recovery date
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North Korean warship still capsized a week after projected recovery date

Imagery shows destroyer half submerged 10 days after failed side launch, pointing to problems with restoration efforts

North Korean warship still capsized a week after projected recovery date
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 2, 2025
North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2025

North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
James Fretwell
James Fretwell | NK Pro June 2, 2025
Hegseth calls North Korea ‘formidable threat’ as USFK role set to broaden

Hegseth calls North Korea ‘formidable threat’ as USFK role set to broaden

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Asian allies must increase military spending to counteract China, North Korea

Hegseth calls North Korea ‘formidable threat’ as USFK role set to broaden
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 31, 2025
What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president

What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president

Experts say DPRK is closely monitoring race despite silence, but likely perceives little difference between candidates

What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president
Russia gave North Korea advanced air defenses over Ukraine war support: Report

Russia gave North Korea advanced air defenses over Ukraine war support: Report

Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team created to replace UN panel documents ‘unlawful’ arms transfers in first report

Russia gave North Korea advanced air defenses over Ukraine war support: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 30, 2025
Kim Jong Un leads artillery drills after conference on lessons from Ukraine war

Kim Jong Un leads artillery drills after conference on lessons from Ukraine war

North Korean leader also heads Central Military Commission meeting, but state media doesn’t mention warship disaster

Kim Jong Un leads artillery drills after conference on lessons from Ukraine war
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 30, 2025
An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race

An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race

Candidates have shunned inter-Korean policy amid voter apathy, but DPRK nukes still lurk behind key security debates

An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 29, 2025
US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says

US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says

Democrat Andy Kim emphasizes role of US forces in countering North Korea following report that Pentagon weighing changes

US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 29, 2025
Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’

Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’

Russian security chief says allies share ‘same trench’ in fight against Ukraine and West, meeting with DPRK counterpart

Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 29, 2025
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