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North Korea reveals nuclear-powered submarine (PHOTOS)
Pyongyang has released images of the vessel as Kim Jong-un toured major shipyards North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine, releasing images of the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, inspecting the vessel during a visit to major (…)
North Korea Times - 8 March 2025
North Korea reveals nuclear-powered submarine
Pyongyang has released images of the vessel as Kim Jong-un toured major shipyards North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine, releasing images of the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, inspecting the vessel during a visit to major (…)
North Korea Times - 8 March 2025
DPRK top leader calls for bolstering up navy's combat power
SEOUL, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) called for bolstering up the navy's combat power while inspecting the country's major shipyards, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported (…)
North Korea Times - 8 March 2025
North Korea Unveils Nuclear-Powered Submarine for First Time
TEHRAN (Tasnim) North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the US.- Other Media news - State media on Saturday released photos (…)
North Korea Times - 8 March 2025
North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine
North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the country’s first nuclear-powered missile submarine in recent days, according to state media on Saturday, with the report including the first photos of the vessel. Kim also inspected large new warships (…)
NK News - 7 March 2025
US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization
US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization
South Korea’s national security adviser and his new U.S. counterpart met for the first time on Thursday, reaffirming their commitment to the “complete denuclearization of North Korea” even as Donald Trump’s return raises questions about the U.S. (…)
NK News - 7 March 2025
Foreign jet lands in North Korea in undisclosed visit, possibly from Russia
Foreign jet lands in North Korea in undisclosed visit, possibly from Russia
An unknown foreign aircraft appeared at North Korea’s main airport on Thursday, NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows, possibly pointing to an unannounced Russian flight carrying high-level officials for talks. The plane was captured on the (…)
NK News - 7 March 2025
Why North Korean women have little to celebrate this Women’s Day
Why North Korean women have little to celebrate this Women’s Day
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a holiday promoting women’s rights that is celebrated around the world — even in North Korea. In fact, Pyongyang’s leadership places significant importance on the holiday, simultaneously honoring women’s (…)
NK News - 7 March 2025
North Korea, Russia denounce upcoming US-ROK drills for ‘escalating tensions’
North Korea, Russia denounce upcoming US-ROK drills for ‘escalating tensions’
North Korea and Russia have denounced plans for upcoming large-scale U.S.-ROK military exercises, accusing the allies of escalating tensions with the drills that Pyongyang calls a “war rehearsal” aimed at toppling the regime. The Korean Central (…)
NK News - 7 March 2025
Is Russia at risk of becoming Chinas satellite
Some in Washington see Moscow as a junior partner to be drawn away from Beijings orbit and into its own Western experts often speak about Russia becoming China's 'junior partner' and even a 'vassal state'. This narrative has dominated nearly all (…)
North Korea Times - 6 March 2025
Is Russia at risk of becoming a satellite of China
Some in Washington see Moscow as a junior partner to be drawn away from Beijings orbit and into its own Western experts often speak about Russia becoming China's 'junior partner' and even a 'vassal state'. This narrative has dominated nearly all (…)
North Korea Times - 6 March 2025
Roundup: 15 injured after fighter jets mistakenly drop bombs on S. Korea's civilian area
SEOUL, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Fifteen people were injured Thursday after fighter jets mistakenly dropped bombs on South Korea's civilian area during live-fire drills. Two KF-16 fighter jets dropped four respective air-to-surface bombs by mistake (…)
North Korea Times - 6 March 2025
Accidental Bomb Drop Injures 15 in South Korea During Military Drill
Fifteen people were injured in South Korea after two fighter jets mistakenly dropped bombs on a civilian area during a live-fire military exercise. The incident, which involved Air Force KF-16 aircraft, occurred around 10:04 AM local time (01:04 (…)
North Korea Times - 6 March 2025
Russia speeds up work on bridge to North Korea despite winter weather: Report
Russia speeds up work on bridge to North Korea despite winter weather: Report
Russia has sped up the construction of a new multimillion-dollar car bridge to North Korea across the Tumen River, according to a new report, following the start of preparatory work on the long-delayed project late last year. SI Analytics noted (…)
NK News - 6 March 2025
US-ROK to kick off major exercise on countering North Korea, first under Trump
US-ROK to kick off major exercise on countering North Korea, first under Trump
The U.S. and South Korea will kick off large-scale spring military exercises next week with a focus on strengthening their combined defense posture against North Korea’s evolving threats, the first such drill since alliance skeptic Donald Trump’s (…)
NK News - 6 March 2025
Errant bombs fall on village, injure 29 during US-ROK drills against North Korea
Errant bombs fall on village, injure 29 during US-ROK drills against North Korea
U.S.-ROK live-fire training on responding to North Korean threats ended in casualties on Thursday morning after multiple bombs “abnormally released” from two South Korean fighter jets fell on a village, according to ROK authorities. A total of 29 (…)
NK News - 6 March 2025
North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul
North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul
North Korean troops sent to Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics, Seoul’s spy agency assessed on Wednesday, suggesting deepening cooperation in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In a notice to media, the National Intelligence Service (…)
NK News - 6 March 2025
US aircraft carrier in South Korea after North Korea fires missile
SEOUL, South Korea: A U.S. aircraft carrier reached South Korea over the weekend, shortly after North Korea test-fired cruise missiles to show its ability to strike back. The USS Carl Vinson and its strike group arrived in Busan to strengthen the (…)
North Korea Times - 6 March 2025
South Korea, Poland sign deal to boost economic, defense cooperation
WARSAW, POLAND — South Korea and Poland signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday as the democratic allies increasingly find themselves united by concerns about the global security situation despite the vast geographical distance between them. (…)
North Korea Times - 5 March 2025
North Korea: Escapees Describe Covid-Linked Repression
(Seoul) - People who have escaped from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic have described the government's severe repression and restrictions on economic activity since the pandemic, (…)
North Korea Times - 5 March 2025
Trump pick for key post calls for ROK to do more to defend against North Korea
Trump pick for key post calls for ROK to do more to defend against North Korea
Donald Trump’s nominee for a top U.S. defense role warned of escalating threats from North Korea’s nuclear weapons development and cooperation with China and Russia, while endorsing the need for South Korea to do more for its own defense. (…)
NK News - 5 March 2025
North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect
North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect
A North Korean prisoner of war (POW) in Ukraine has explicitly expressed his desire to defect to South Korea, according to an ROK lawmaker, who called for Seoul to use “all” available resources to prevent the soldier’s forced repatriation after (…)
NK News - 5 March 2025