Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, Oct. 13, that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The allegations seem to confirm earlier reports on deepening ties between the allies. In his address on Sunday, Zelenskyy said there is an “increasing alliance” between Moscow and Pyongyang, which have already entered an arms…

North Korea carried out explosions Tuesday, Oct. 15, that destroyed sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines along its side of the heavily fortified border with South Korea, marking an escalation in already heightened tensions between the two countries. The South Korean military confirmed the blasts, which took place on the Gyeongui and Donghae lines—two…

North Korea is accusing South Korea of sending drones to drop propaganda leaflets over its capital, Pyongyang. The country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, is threatening military action if these flights continue. On Friday, Oct. 11, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry claimed that drones were spotted over the capital city, distributing “numerous leaflets full of political propaganda”…

China announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that it test-fired an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean. The country is reportedly bulking up its nuclear arsenal, and the rare public test is sparking international concerns. The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLAARF) announced that the ICBM with a dummy warhead landed accurately in a…

North Korea resumed its missile program Thursday, Sept. 12, launching several short-range ballistic missiles from Pyongyang that traveled 220 miles toward the East Sea, landing outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. This series of launches marks North Korea’s return to missile testing after a two-month break. The missile tests followed an unusual incident in which North…

South Korean officials said that they detected suspected trash-filled balloons targeting Seoul launched on Wednesday, Sept. 4, by North Korea. In response, Seoul issued text alerts and warned people to stay inside as a precaution. North Korea has flown thousands of refuse-filled balloons toward South Korea in recent months. The balloons have reportedly been filled…

U.S. and South Korean forces have kicked off their 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, a massive military drill designed to boost their defense capabilities against North Korea’s ever-growing nuclear threat. The drills, which feature around 19,000 South Korean troops and a series of land, air and sea exercises, are meant to prepare both nations for…

Tensions are mounting on the Korean Peninsula as South Korea and the United States prepare for key annual joint military drills amid increasing nuclear threats from North Korea. The exercises, scheduled for Aug. 19-29, are designed to improve defenses against missile strikes, GPS jamming and cyber threats. North Korea often perceives these drills as preparations…

For the ninth time since May, North Korea sent a round of trash-filled balloons to South Korea. However, for the first time, the balloons landed in South Korea’s presidential compound, violating a no-fly zone protecting the president on Wednesday, July 24. The latest action by Pyongyang is raising even greater security concerns for the South…

North Korea launched hundreds of balloons filled with trash and excrement into South Korean territory, escalating tensions between the two nations, Seoul’s military reported Wednesday, May 29. This act adds a new layer to the longstanding conflict. Over 260 balloons were detected landing in various locations, including Seoul, with some traveling more than 180 miles…