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North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un calls new hospital construction ‘great revolution’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised the construction of a hospital near Pyongyang as a “great revolution” in public health and pledged broader infrastructure development under the country’s 20X10 policy.

South Korea monitoring China-installed buoys, citing possible military purpose

South Korea is monitoring 13 buoys installed by China near the West Sea, citing concerns they may serve undisclosed military purposes.

Reducing U.S. forces in South Korea could invite miscalculation by North Korea, expert warns

Reducing U.S. forces in Korea could embolden North Korea and weaken deterrence, warns CSIS expert Victor Cha, amid renewed tensions and shifting U.S. priorities.

Kim Jong-un demotes top general, reshuffles military after warship mishap

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has demoted General Political Bureau chief Jong Kyong-thaek and reshuffled top military posts after a destroyer accident at Chongjin Shipyard.

North Korea received air defense systems from Russia in exchange for military support

A multinational watchdog has confirmed that North Korea received mobile air defense systems and missile technology from Russia in exchange for military and labor support in Ukraine.

Crash of Navy aircraft in Pohang leaves crew of four dead

A Navy P-3 aircraft crashed in Pohang during a training flight, killing all four crew members. The incident raises concerns over aging military equipment.

Troop reduction remains on the table, says U.S. Forces Korea commander

USFK Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson said all options, including troop reduction, remain under discussion as the U.S. adapts its security strategy in Northeast Asia.

U.S. embassy’s halt of student visa interviews leaves many Koreans in the lurch

Following a U.S. directive, the embassy in Seoul has paused new student visa interviews, disrupting the plans of Korean students preparing for the fall semester.

New book documents lives of North Koreans through frontier train stations

A new book by political science professor Kang Dong-wan uses North Korean train stations to document the lives of civilians living near the country's northern border.

North Korea’s balloon-like salvage draws ‘Up’ comparison after warship capsizes

North Korea's failed warship launch at Chongjin has sparked speculation after balloon-like objects were seen around the capsized vessel, drawing comparisons to the film Up.