DONALD KIRK
Mr. Kirk, based in Seoul and Washington, has been covering Asia for decades for…
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Kim Jong-Un To Send More Troops To Bolster Russian Forces Bogged Down in Ukraine
The increase is part of a campaign of ‘restoring’ the border regions.
Could North Koreans Working in Iran Have Been Killed or Wounded in the Weekend’s Attacks?
North Koreans are in Iran helping with its nuclear weapon and missile programs, a long-time analyst cautions.
With an Assist From North Korea, Iran Attempts To Protect Its Nuclear Program by Going Underground
The Israelis may destroy Iran’s above-ground sites, but North Korea masterminded construction of the underground complexes Tehran will need if it is to stave off defeat. In the end, American bunker-busting bombs will be needed to obliterate them.
‘Nothing More Than Souped-Up No Dongs’: The North Korean Roots of Iranian Missiles Raining Down on Israel
North Korea over the years has built up a tight relationship with Iran, with teams going back and forth observing, advising, and assisting.
South Korean President, Aiming To Meet With North’s Leader, Orders Halt to Propaganda Broadcasts at Demilitarized Zone
Yet the president has nothing to say about word from the International Atomic Energy Agency that satellite imagery shows the North’s third nuclear plant is under construction.
Trump Finally Speaks With South Korea’s New President, Pledging To Work To Relieve Seoul’s Worries About Tariffs
The two skip, for now, discussing the question of possible U.S. troop reductions.
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