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South Korea moves to punish ‘defiant’ activists sending leaflets to North Korea

South Korea moves to punish ‘defiant’ activists sending leaflets to North Korea

An unnamed civic organization launched anti-North Korea leaflets Saturday, prompting Seoul to issue stark warning

South Korea moves to punish ‘defiant’ activists sending leaflets to North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 14, 2025
North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge

North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge

Deletion of commander and shipyard manager from state media appears linked to failed destroyer launch last month

North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2025
Trump lifted sanctions on Syria. But that playbook won’t work for North Korea.
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Trump lifted sanctions on Syria. But that playbook won’t work for North Korea.

Legal framework for DPRK sanctions makes it much harder for US to ease restrictions as part of future nuclear deal

Trump lifted sanctions on Syria. But that playbook won’t work for North Korea.
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 13, 2025
North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized

North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized

Kim Jong Un threatens to sail new destroyers near ‘major ports’ of ‘enemy nations’ once deployed next year

North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2025
Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi

Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi

Xi pledges support for peninsula peace after Lee indirectly touched on North Korea issues in calls with Trump and Ishiba

Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 11, 2025
North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source

North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source

DPRK officials in New York said to have rejected letter to Kim Jong Un multiple times amid ongoing diplomatic freeze

North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 11, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap
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Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap

Demotion of politiburo chief and commander replacements appear to be culmination of North Korea’s anti-corruption drive

Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser June 11, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
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Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks North Korean leader’s criticism of unskilled soldiers and coverage of Lee Jae-myung victory

Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor

Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor

North Korean leader schedules major conference next month to address ‘obsolete’ customs holding back state projects

Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 10, 2025
Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea

Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea

Unification ministry’s appeal follows recent launch, mark first such statement since anti-leaflet law was struck down

Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 9, 2025
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