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North Korean hypersonic missiles pose ‘grave’ threat to Japan, Tokyo warns

North Korean hypersonic missiles pose ‘grave’ threat to Japan, Tokyo warns

Annual defense white paper endorses modern interceptors to counter evolving threats, outlining DPRK nuclear advances

North Korean hypersonic missiles pose ‘grave’ threat to Japan, Tokyo warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 16, 2025
Why fears of a North Korean answer to ChatGPT are grossly overblown
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Why fears of a North Korean answer to ChatGPT are grossly overblown

Pyongyang will struggle to replicate large language models, but deadlier AI applications are already within its grasp

Why fears of a North Korean answer to ChatGPT are grossly overblown
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell July 16, 2025
Defense minister nominee vows to pursue OPCON transfer amid North Korea threats

Defense minister nominee vows to pursue OPCON transfer amid North Korea threats

Ahn Gyu-back pledges to complete transition under President Lee, while identifying Pyongyang as the South’s ‘enemy’

Defense minister nominee vows to pursue OPCON transfer amid North Korea threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 15, 2025
North Korea now operating three semiconductor plants, ROK minister nominee says

North Korea now operating three semiconductor plants, ROK minister nominee says

Chung Dongyoung reveals existence of two new factories, while stating DPRK may be developing own version of ChatGPT

North Korea now operating three semiconductor plants, ROK minister nominee says
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy July 15, 2025
Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors
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Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks Russian diplomat’s visit to Wonsan Kalma resort and potential plans for another mass games

Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors
Russian air force jet lands in North Korea, a day after FM Lavrov’s departure

Russian air force jet lands in North Korea, a day after FM Lavrov’s departure

Il-62M has made frequent trips to DPRK and has transported top Russian officials in the past

Russian air force jet lands in North Korea, a day after FM Lavrov’s departure
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 14, 2025
Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of ‘strategic dialogue’ with Pyongyang

Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of ‘strategic dialogue’ with Pyongyang

Arriving Friday, the Russian envoy was given a modest welcome as Russian officials released rare photos of beach resort

Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of ‘strategic dialogue’ with Pyongyang
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 12, 2025
Defense chiefs of ROK, US, Japan vow deeper cooperation amid North Korean threat

Defense chiefs of ROK, US, Japan vow deeper cooperation amid North Korean threat

State Department officials also visiting Seoul for talks on shifting security environment and modernizing the alliance

Defense chiefs of ROK, US, Japan vow deeper cooperation amid North Korean threat
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 11, 2025
US-ROK-Japan stage air exercise in show of force against North Korean threats

US-ROK-Japan stage air exercise in show of force against North Korean threats

Drill featured US B-52H nuclear-capable strategic bombers and coincided with high-level trilateral defense meeting

US-ROK-Japan stage air exercise in show of force against North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 11, 2025
North Korean troops appear to assemble at military parade rehearsal base
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North Korean troops appear to assemble at military parade rehearsal base

Satellite imagery shows troop trucks at base near Pyongyang as signs point to October event

North Korean troops appear to assemble at military parade rehearsal base
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 10, 2025
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