Kim Jong Un says N Korea ‘ready to mobilise’ nuclear deterrent North Korean leader condemns United States and South Korea in speech to mark ‘Victory Day’, the Korean War armistice. Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2022
North Korean leader mobilises nuclear forces in first public appearance in two weeks Kim Jong-un has told the United States that North Korea is 'fully ready' for war as he ordered his troops to prepare their long-range weapons for quick deployment Daily Mirror · Jul 28, 2022
N.Korea's Kim says nuclear deterrent is ready, slams South's Yoon North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is ready to mobilise its nuclear war deterrent and counter any U.S. military clash, and criticised South Korea's new president for the first time, warning Seoul was pushing towards the brink of war. Reuters · Jul 27, 2022
South Korea says North to face cyber sanctions if it conducts nuclear test North Korea is likely to face stronger sanctions including measures aimed at curbing its cyberattack capabilities if it conducts a nuclear test that it has been preparing, South Korea's foreign minister said on Wednesday. Reuters · Jul 27, 2022
N.Korea holds mask-free veterans event after flagging near end of COVID crisis North Korea has held a large mask-free public event for the first time since declaring a COVID-19 emergency in May, honouring veterans of the 1950-53 Korean war just days after saying its coronavirus crisis was nearly over. Reuters · Jul 27, 2022
Commentary: It’s time to remember the civilian survivors of the unresolved Korean War Few Americans know that the Korean War, often referred to in the United States as the “forgotten war,” never officially ended. Although the United States and North Korea stopped military battles when they signed the armistice on July 27, 1953, they never negotiated a peace agreement to formally end hostilities. Chicago Tribune · Jul 26, 2022
S.Korea doubles down on risky ‘Kill Chain’ plans to counter N.Korea nuclear threat South Korea is pouring resources into its strategy of deterring any North Korean nuclear attack by preparing for preemptive strikes if necessary, a strategy some experts say may exacerbate their arms race and risks miscalculation during a conflict. Reuters · Jul 25, 2022
U.S. helicopters hold first live-fire drills in S.Korea since 2019 U.S. Army Apache attack helicopters based in South Korea are holding live-fire drills with rockets and guns for the first time since 2019, as the allies step up military exercises amid tension with North Korea. Reuters · Jul 25, 2022
North Korea pushes traditional medicine to fight COVID-19 North Korea has recently reported fewer than 200 daily fever cases amid its first domestic COVID-19 outbreak and says its traditional “Koryo” herbal medicines are playing a key role in curing patients The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
NKorea Accuses US of Biological Warfare in Ukraine North Korea accused the United States on Sunday of manufacturing biological weapons in Ukraine, echoing a Russian claim dismissed by the United Nations in March. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 24, 2022
South Korea to lift ban on North Korean TV, newspapers despite tensions South Korea plans to lift its decades-long ban on public access to North Korean television, newspapers and other publications as part of its efforts to promote mutual understanding. ABC News · Jul 23, 2022
Japan's defense white paper includes hypothetical invasion of Taiwan by China The government in its 2022 defense white paper released on Friday included a hypothetical invasion of Taiwan by China for the first time. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 23, 2022
N.Korea denounces U.S. over Washington's remarks on cryptocurrency stealing North Korea on Saturday condemned remarks by a senior White House official about Pyongyang's cyberattack capabilities and said it would continue to stand against what it called U.S. aggression towards it. Reuters · Jul 23, 2022
SKorea to Lift Ban on NKorea TV, Newspapers Despite Tensions South Korea plans to lift its decades-long ban on public access to North Korean television, newspapers and other publications as part of its efforts to promote mutual understanding between the rivals, officials said Friday, despite animosities over the North's recent missile tests. Divided along the world’s most heavily fortified border… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 23, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jul 22, 2022 South Korea restores military drills once reduced to help Trump South Korea will bring back joint military exercises with the U.S. that had been scaled down or halted since about four years ago under former President Donald Trump to facilitate his nuclear negotiations with North Korea.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022 SKorea to lift ban on NKorea TV, newspapers despite tensions South Korea says it plans to lift its decades-long ban on public access to North Korean television, newspapers and other media as part of its efforts to promote mutual understanding between the rivals
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 22, 2022 N Korea Warns of Security Instability over US-S Korea Drills North Korea has warned that the United States and South Korea will face “unprecedented” security challenges if they don’t stop their hostile military pressure campaign against the North, including joint military drills. North Korea views any regular US-South Korean military training as an invasion rehearsal even though the allies have…
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022 N Korea warns of security instability over US-S Korea drills North Korea has warned that the United States and South Korea will face “unprecedented” security challenges if they don’t drop their hostile military pressure campaign against the North, including joint military drills
Reuters · Jul 22, 2022 South Korea, U.S. to resume major field training during combined military drills South Korea and the United States will resume long-suspended live field training during their joint military drills, Seoul's defence ministry said on Friday, as they work to curb North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile programmes.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022 The Sorcerer of Pyongyang by Marcel Theroux review – one man’s struggles in North Korea The story of a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast is an informative look at the fictions required to survive in the totalitarian state
Reuters · Jul 19, 2022 South Korea's first homegrown fighter jet completes test flight South Korea's domestically developed fighter jet successfully completed its first test flight on Tuesday, a defence agency said, amid a push to replace ageing military jets in the face of nuclear and missile threats from neighbouring North Korea.
Reuters · Jul 19, 2022 Yellen says U.S. to work with Seoul to limit North Korea's nuclear ambitions U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday Washington will continue to work with South Korea to limit North Korea's development of nuclear and missile programs.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2022 North Korean labour could be sent to rebuild Donbas, Russian ambassador says Alexander Matsegora tells Russian newspaper there are ‘a lot of opportunities’ for economic cooperation, despite UN sanctions
Reuters · Jul 18, 2022 U.S.'s Yellen says any N. Korean nuclear test would be very provocative The United States has further sanctions it could adopt against North Korea, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters on Monday, adding that any nuclear test by Pyongyang would be seen as very provocative.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 18, 2022 N.Korea Says it Is Nearing End of COVID Crisis as Asian Neighbors Fight Resurgence North Korea is on the path to "finally defuse" a crisis stemming from its first acknowledged outbreak of COVID-19, the state news agency said on Monday, while Asian neighbors battle a fresh wave of infections driven by Omicron subvariants. The North says 99.98% of its 4.77 million fever patients since…