Kim Jong Un pledges to strengthen nuclear forces at ‘fastest possible speed’
The North Korean leader conspicuously suggested that the country could aggressively and preemptively use nuclear weapons if needed.
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North Korea, Russia develop ‘strongest ever’ mutual support on global issues: State media
North Korea’s recent statements are notable given that North Korea and Russia have explicitly supported each other, particularly at the United Nations.
Kim Jong Un commends Moon’s efforts in a rare letter. What’s behind it?
Experts say Pyongyang seeks to win Moon over, as well as to keep incoming Yoon government in check.
Crypto theft becomes ‘fundamental’ to North Korea’s illicit financing activities: UN expert
He also called on the international community to prevent North Korea from capitalizing on the weakness of crypto markets.
US willing to discuss ‘full range’ of North Korea concerns but only through dialogue
At the same time, the US reaffirmed its stance to penalize North Korea’s acts of pushing for weapons tests in violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions.
S. Korea, US kick off military drills as N. Korea gears up for massive military parade
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that the military drills are “defensive in nature” and based on a computer simulation without a field training exercise element.
North Korea tests new guided missiles to reinforce ‘tactical nuclear operation’
State media indicated that the tactical guided missiles are designed to carry tactical nuclear weapons, which the North Korean leader ordered be developed at the 8th Party…
North Korea seeks counterspace, electronic warfare capabilities: US report
The report identified the threats as mainly from China and Russia, and to a lesser extent by North Korea and Iran and examined these countries’ space strategies and systems.
South Korea, US approve directive to rewrite war plan, begin process in earnest
The announcement comes after South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin agreed to rewrite the existing OPLAN 5015 at a meeting in Dec 2021.
South Korea test-fires first indigenous solid-fuel rocket, pushes to launch spy satellites
The launch marks an 'important milestone' in enhancing the military's space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.