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“North Korea’s ‘Hwasong-11Ra’ with cluster warhead symbolizes parallel nuclear-conventional strategy”

North Korea’s short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) “Hwasong (Hwasong)-11Ra,” test-fired on April 20 with a cluster warhead, indicates the strengthening of forward corps responsible for operations against South Korea while also showcasing the regime’s

North Korea and Russia's New Border Bridge: What It Means for Regional Cooperation in 2026

North Korea and Russia are in the final stages of constructing a vehicular bridge connecting the two countries.The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea's Workers' Party, reported on Thursday that work to connect the sections of the No

North Korea and Russia Strengthen Ties: Key Developments in Healthcare Cooperation

Russian Ministers Alexander Kozlov (Natural Resources and Ecology), Mikhail Murashko (Health), and Vladimir Kolokoltsev (Interior) made a simultaneous visit to North Korea. The two nations are expected to hold a grand celebration for the first annive

North Korea's New SRBM Strategy: How Cluster Munitions Could Shift the Balance of Power

North Korea's recent test launches of short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) equipped with cluster munitions reveal a strategic shift, analysts suggested on Thursday.This move demonstrates Pyongyang's confidence in its ability to compensate for its o

Understanding North Korea's Hostile Dual State Theory: Insights from Kim Yeon-cheol

Kim Yeon-cheol, chairman of the Korea Peninsula Peace Forum and former Minister of Unification, referenced North Korea's "hostile two-state theory" and asserted that now is not the time to attempt engagement with North Korea.Kim made these remarks on

Why South Korea's North Korea Policy Needs a Major Overhaul: Insights from Jang Dong-hyuk's U.S. Visit

During his visit to the U.S., Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, identified North Korea policy as the primary reason for his trip in an interview with local media.On Thursday, NK News, a U.S. outlet specializing in North Korea coverage

Unveiling North Korea's Power: The Role of the Organization Guidance Department in Kim Jong Un's Regime

When you climb to the observation deck of the 170-meter (about 558 ft) tall Juche Tower, a symbol of Pyongyang, you can see Kim Il Sung Square across the Taedong River at a glance. Buildings on both sides of the square house cabinet departments such

Is South Korea's Unification Minister a Threat to U.S. Relations? Analysis of Controversial Remarks

On Wednesday, Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, called on President Lee Jae-myung to immediately dismiss Unification Minister Chung Dong-young. This demand came in response to the controversy sparked by Chung's comments about

Is North Korea's New Nuclear Facility in Kusong a Game Changer for Global Security?

On Wednesday, analysts noted that the recent dispute between the U.S. and South Korea over North Korea's nuclear facilities in Kusong has ultimately led to the official recognition of a third nuclear site that the two allies had previously discussed

2026 North Korea-Russia Cooperation: How Will It Impact Regional Security?

A delegation from North Korea's Ministry of Social Security and Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs signed an agreement in Pyongyang to enhance exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.The state-run Rodong Sinmun reported on Wednesday th