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Kim Jong Un puts new 5,000-tonne destroyer into North Korea’s nuclear response system
Kim Jong Un says North Korea’s newly commissioned 5,000-tonne Kang Kon destroyer will become part of the country’s state nuclear response system, although Pyongyang has not said the vessel itself is carrying nuclear weapons.
North Korea names Kim Song-gi defence minister as Pak Jong-chon returns to top command
Kim Jong Un has appointed Kim Song-gi as North Korea’s new defence minister, moved former minister No Kwang-chol into the powerful munitions apparatus and restored veteran commander Pak Jong-chon to a senior military-policy role.
Trump tells Pentagon to scale back South Korea drills as Kim Jong Un diplomacy returns to focus
Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea just as Ulchi Freedom Shield begins, linking the move to costs, Seoul’s position on the Iran war and his relationship with Kim Jong Un.
Trump scales back South Korea military drills as Kim Jong Un diplomacy tests US alliance
Trump scales back US-South Korea military drills in a new overture to Kim Jong Un, raising questions about North Korea diplomacy and alliance readiness.
North Korea fires 700 km ballistic missile days before US-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield drills
North Korea has launched another ballistic missile from Wonsan days before the United States and South Korea begin Ulchi Freedom Shield 2026, adding to tensions as Seoul adapts its military planning to drones, electronic warfare and Pyongyang’s growing battlefield experience.
North Korea troop deployment could reshape Russia’s next offensive in Ukraine
North Korea may send 30,000 more troops to Russia, raising new risks for Ukraine, Europe and Asia as Zelenskyy meets Trump.
Kim Jong Un meets Wang Huning as China rebuilds influence over North Korea
North Korea is closer to Russia, but China is moving to reclaim influence. Wang Huning’s Pyongyang visit turns the June summit into a wider reset.
North Korea tests strategic cruise missile as Kim accelerates nuclear navy push
North Korea tested a strategic cruise missile from the Kang Kon destroyer as Kim Jong Un accelerates plans for a larger nuclear-capable navy.
South Korea wants drones to become every soldier’s second weapon. Can it train 500,000 operators?
North Korea is expanding its firepower. South Korea’s answer is 500,000 drone-trained troops, 110,000 aircraft and a new domestic defence ecosystem.
Kim Jong Un orders North Korea nuclear expansion and faster work on 10,000-ton missile cruiser
North Korea is expanding nuclear forces while diplomacy remains stalled. Kim Jong Un’s 10,000-ton cruiser order raises security risks across Northeast Asia.