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North Korea fired a volley of ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on March 14, a provocative display of force that comes during large-scale military exercises between the United States and South Korea. (confirmed by 2 sources) [1]

Takaichi Sanae was elected prime minister of Japan on October 21, 2025. How is her government viewed in North Korea? One answer can be found by looking to see how views of Japan’s new administration have changed based on articles about Takaichi publi... [2]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has formally designated South Korea as the country’s “most hostile state,” marking a definitive legal and ideological break in inter-Korean relations. [3]

North Korea for the first time emphasized the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the Korean People’s Army (KPA) in the recent Workers’ Party of Korea Congress. [4]

Iran may be geographically distant from South Korea, but in an interconnected world the consequences of wars are no longer local. Their economic effects ripple across regions, especially for highly integrated global economies such as South Korea. [5]

On March 21‚ the South Korean government activated its first-ever “disaster caution alert” for an event venue․ The National Fire Agency issued a national mobilization order‚ dispatching 50 ambulances from across the country․ 6,500 police officers and... [6]

In a speech marking the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said that his administration will officially respect North Korea’s political system, pledging to avoid any pursuit of unification b... [7]

North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress is now over. Culminating on the seventh day with a Politburo meeting, final plenary session, and a military parade, the Kim Jong Un regime concluded this once-every-five-year event with relatively modest fanfare by ... [8]

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[1] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-16 · 75% match

North Korea Launches Massive Ballistic Missile Barrage Amid South Korea-US Drills

North Korea fired a volley of ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on March 14, a provocative display of force that comes during large-scale military exercises between the United States and South Korea.

[2] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-27 · 65% match

What Does North Korea Think of Japan’s Prime Minister?

Takaichi Sanae was elected prime minister of Japan on October 21, 2025. How is her government viewed in North Korea? One answer can be found by looking to see how views of Japan’s new administration have changed based on articles about Takaichi publi

[3] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-24 · 65% match

Kim Jong Un Formalizes South Korea as ‘Primary Hostile State’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has formally designated South Korea as the country’s “most hostile state,” marking a definitive legal and ideological break in inter-Korean relations.

[4] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-24 · 65% match

North Korea’s Risky Bet on Military AI

North Korea for the first time emphasized the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the Korean People’s Army (KPA) in the recent Workers’ Party of Korea Congress.

[5] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-25 · 65% match

The Economic Consequences of the Iran War Reverberate in South Korea

Iran may be geographically distant from South Korea, but in an interconnected world the consequences of wars are no longer local. Their economic effects ripple across regions, especially for highly integrated global economies such as South Korea.

[6] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-23 · 65% match

BTS Returned to Gwanghwamun. Not Everyone in South Korea Was Celebrating.

On March 21‚ the South Korean government activated its first-ever “disaster caution alert” for an event venue․ The National Fire Agency issued a national mobilization order‚ dispatching 50 ambulances from across the country․ 6,500 police officers and

[7] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-02 · 65% match

South Korean President Pledges to Respect North’s System in March 1st Address

In a speech marking the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said that his administration will officially respect North Korea’s political system, pledging to avoid any pursuit of unification b

[8] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-02-28 · 65% match

6 Takeaways From North Korea’s 9th Party Congress

North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress is now over. Culminating on the seventh day with a Politburo meeting, final plenary session, and a military parade, the Kim Jong Un regime concluded this once-every-five-year event with relatively modest fanfare by

[9] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-02-28 · 65% match

During Lula’s Visit, South Korea and Brazil Agree to Revive Mercosur Trade Talks

On February 22, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Seoul for a three-day state visit at the invitation of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

[10] TH fulcrum.sg · 2026-02-24 · 65% match

Japan’s Growing Hard-power Profile: Implications for Southeast Asia

Long Reads Japan’s Growing Hard-power Profile: Implications for Southeast Asia Published Japan is emerging as a consequential hard-power player, expanding its deterrence and defence-industrial capabilities, as well as its regional and global defence

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