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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
Expert roundup: Can Trump’s outreach bring Kim Jong Un back to the table?

Expert roundup: Can Trump’s outreach bring Kim Jong Un back to the table?

Former US officials weigh risks of scaling back joint drills, Pyongyang’s leverage and prospects for another summit

Expert roundup: Can Trump’s outreach bring Kim Jong Un back to the table?
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 24, 2026
What to make of Trump’s oddly specific claim that North Korea has 57 nukes

What to make of Trump’s oddly specific claim that North Korea has 57 nukes

US president’s count broadly fits many estimates, but Seoul’s higher tally highlights uncertainty over the DPRK arsenal

What to make of Trump’s oddly specific claim that North Korea has 57 nukes
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 20, 2026
Kim Jong Un positioned in the driver’s seat as Trump races for a summit

Kim Jong Un positioned in the driver’s seat as Trump races for a summit

Experts say the prospect of a meeting grows, but Pyongyang will demand sustained U.S. concessions long beforehand

Kim Jong Un positioned in the driver’s seat as Trump races for a summit
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 20, 2026
Trump revives playbook on North Korea diplomacy, but Kim holds more cards now
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Trump revives playbook on North Korea diplomacy, but Kim holds more cards now

Reduced military drills may reopen the door to talks, but Pyongyang has fewer incentives to engage than in 2018

Trump revives playbook on North Korea diplomacy, but Kim holds more cards now
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 18, 2026
South Korea to upgrade battle tanks as North improves drone capabilities

South Korea to upgrade battle tanks as North improves drone capabilities

The K2 tanks equipped with anti-drone improvements are scheduled to enter service starting 2033.

South Korea to upgrade battle tanks as North improves drone capabilities
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim August 13, 2026