North Korea closes 7 embassies, now down to 46: Seoul
A senior official explained that the "primary motive behind the restructuring of North Korea's overseas missions is likely rooted in economic considerations" during a closed-door…
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North Korea threatens consequences after South Korea launches 1st spy satellite
Seoul’s launch comes less than two weeks after Pyongyang's launch of its own spy satellite.
North Korea will never discuss ‘sovereignty’ with US, says Kim Yo-jong
Kim also claimed that the US outwardly advocates for dialogue, yet covertly relies on military power, reaffirming North Korea's hard-line policy on the US.
Seoul reviews scenarios for restoring guard posts in DMZ
South Korea has deemed it essential to implement countermeasures, recognizing the urgency prompted by North Korea's actions to restore 11 guard posts in the DMZ and deploy…
South Korea warns tit-for-tat action over North Korea’s border buildup
The Defense Ministry said that North Korea has begun to reconstruct its formerly demolished guard posts, as well as station troops and weapons around the border.
Battle beyond border: Koreas square off in space showdown
North Korea seized the initiative by putting its first-ever military reconnaissance satellite into orbit November 21, strategically positioning itself ahead of South Korea's…
North Korea scraps 2018 military pact with South Korea
The tit-for-tat move was in protest of a military reconnaissance satellite North Korea launched November 21, a day earlier than previously announced.
S. Korea partially suspends inter-Korean military agreement
This will allow Seoul to resume reconnaissance near the border and enhance its readiness posture.
North Korea poised to launch more satellites; threats increase for Japan, U.S. and South Korea
A plan to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites was revealed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his March 2022 visit to the aerospace development authorities.
N. Korea makes 3rd spy satellite launch attempt
The launch comes amid growing speculation that Russia might have provided the North with military technology in return for the North's supply of military equipment.