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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military

The missiles were fired off from the Wonsan area on the east coast and detected at 5:20 a.m. KST

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 12, 2026
Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure

Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure

Vice defense minister dismisses calls for tactical nukes while government promises firm response along the border.

Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 11, 2026
US, South Korea agree to strengthen information sharing on North Korean WMDs

US, South Korea agree to strengthen information sharing on North Korean WMDs

Allies seek closer cooperation as Pyongyang expands its nuclear, chemical and biological capabilities

US, South Korea agree to strengthen information sharing on North Korean WMDs
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 11, 2026
Russia slams U.N. watchdog for reporting on North Korean nuclear facility

Russia slams U.N. watchdog for reporting on North Korean nuclear facility

IAEA can’t verify DPRK’s nuclear program, Moscow argued, after agency identified another enrichment facility in Yongbyon

Russia slams U.N. watchdog for reporting on North Korean nuclear facility
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 10, 2026
US judge orders forfeiture of virtual assets tied to North Korean IT workers

US judge orders forfeiture of virtual assets tied to North Korean IT workers

Ruling gives Justice Department partial win in effort to seize nearly $8 million linked to DPRK laundering scheme

US judge orders forfeiture of virtual assets tied to North Korean IT workers
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 7, 2026
North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence

North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence

Kim Jong Un formally commissions warship equipped with nukes, declares intention to limit enemy naval activities

North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 7, 2026
ROK, Japan lambast Russia-North Korea military ties at UN debate on Ukraine

ROK, Japan lambast Russia-North Korea military ties at UN debate on Ukraine

The US representative stopped short of criticizing the two allies, calling for a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow

ROK, Japan lambast Russia-North Korea military ties at UN debate on Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 2, 2026
Trump-Kim summit could do more harm than good for US interests, Bolton warns

Trump-Kim summit could do more harm than good for US interests, Bolton warns

Former adviser says he's ‘skeptical’ about concessions from the DPRK, which is boosted by Russian and Chinese support

Trump-Kim summit could do more harm than good for US interests, Bolton warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 2, 2026
Trump-Kim summit ‘possible at any time,’ South Korean spy agency says

Trump-Kim summit ‘possible at any time,’ South Korean spy agency says

NIS says there are ‘signs of dialogue,’ despite lack of confirmed US-North Korea contact and Pyongyang’s denial

Trump-Kim summit ‘possible at any time,’ South Korean spy agency says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 1, 2026
Russia is calling on North Korea for more powerful ballistic missiles: Kyiv

Russia is calling on North Korea for more powerful ballistic missiles: Kyiv

Ukrainian intelligence says Moscow is seeking KN-30 nuclear-capable missiles with capacity to carry 4.5-ton warheads

Russia is calling on North Korea for more powerful ballistic missiles: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 28, 2026