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Shreyas Reddy

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Seoul Correspondent, NK News

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NK News @nknewsorg.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Even as Kim denounced U.S. "terrorism" at the SPA this week, experts say diplomacy with Trump hasn't been ruled out. Full analysis by @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social: www.nknews.org/2026/03/why-...
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Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump | NK News
As the U.S. war with Iran reshapes the Middle East, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un finds himself face-to-face with a new conundrum: how to deal with a Trump administration that is increasingly embrac...
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NK News @nknewsorg.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
VIDEO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been reelected as North Korea's head of state — but the language used to describe his position has shifted in ways that signal a deeper consolidation of personalized rule. @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social: nknews.org/2026/03/nort...
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NK News @nknewsorg.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Kim Jong Un rode in North Korea's new main battle tank alongside his daughter after overseeing Thursday's drill, the latest in a series of public appearances at military events since January 2025. Full story by @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social www.nknews.org/2026/03/kim-...
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NK News @nknewsorg.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Headlines claim Kim Jong Un named his daughter as North Korea's next leader. But South Korea's NIS didn't actually say that. @chadocl.bsky.social @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social separate hype from facts: nknews.org/2026/02/hype...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
And if you're interested in watching the parade broadcast with insights from top experts on Pyongyang's arsenal of weapons, don't forget to sign up for our livestream (whenever North Korean TV airs it)! signup.nknews.org/north-koreas...
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North Korea’s 10.10 military parade: Livestream with expert commentary
Join us for a livestream of the official broadcast, with real-time commentary from NK PRO specialists and invited experts. Think of it like watching a major sporting event — but instead of play-by-pla...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Keen to follow North Korea's imminent military parade but not sure when it's on/what it's about? Here's @nknewsorg.bsky.social's crash course on what to expect from the event, including likely parade and broadcast times, possible weapons on display and more: www.nknews.org/pro/what-to-...
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What to expect from North Korea’s imminent Oct. 10 military parade | NK PRO
Editor’s note: NK Pro will go live the moment the Oct. 10 parade broadcast begins, providing real-time commentary and analysis. Register here for access. North Korea appears set to hold a large-scale ...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
📺THIS WEEK: Watch North Korea’s military parade LIVE. Tune in to hear from top weapons experts delivering real-time commentary, as soon as KCTV releases footage. The DPRK does not inform in advance when it will air, but sign up to be alerted when we go live: signup.nknews.org/north-koreas...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
A perfect evening for a walk in Seoul
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
On the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, tributes are pouring in to those who died in the tragic event, as well as the survivors. But on this solemn occasion, one group remains largely forgotten - North Korean survivors. My latest for @nknewsorg.bsky.social: www.nknews.org/2025/08/lega...
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Legacy of Hiroshima: Why support for North Korean ‘pipokja’ remains out of reach | NK News
On Aug. 6, 1945, the U.S. bomber Enola Gay dropped the first-ever atomic bomb on Hiroshima, instantly killing tens of thousands of people. Three days later, the U.S. dropped a second bomb on Nagasaki....
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Less than a day after the Constitutional Court upheld Yoon's impeachment, North Korean state media has reported (very briefly and with a focus on the facts) on his removal as president. www.nknews.org/2025/04/nort...
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North Korea reports on Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, highlights turmoil in South | NK News
North Korea has reported on the removal of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol less than a day after the Constitutional Court’s ruling, largely following its recent approach of factually reporting th...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
With so much uncertainty over the two Koreas' course over the next few months, @dest-pyongyang.bsky.social and I joined Jacco Zwetsloot on a special @nknewsorg.bsky.social podcast to unpack today's ruling and its implications for inter-Korean relations. www.nknews.org/category/nor...
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How Yoon’s ouster will impact the future of inter-Korean relations
This special episode covers the repercussions of the Constitutional Court’s ruling and how North Korea may respond
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Amid the "political turmoil," South Korea's Acting President Han Duck-soo has called on the military to maintain readiness against potential North Korean threats, a warning he has repeatedly issued in recent days. www.nknews.org/2025/04/rok-...
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ROK acting president warns North may exploit ‘turmoil’ following Yoon’s ouster | NK News
South Korea’s acting president said North Korea may exploit the current “political turmoil” to stage provocations against the South, calling the country’s armed forces to maintain readiness amid the u...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Yoon's ouster has kicked off a period of transition in South Korea, but also holds serious implications for inter-Korean ties and Seoul's security strategy against the DPRK, particularly if progressive frontrunner Lee Jae-myung wins the presidency in June. www.nknews.org/2025/04/what...
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What Yoon Suk-yeol’s removal means for South Korea's relationship with the North | NK News
After a tumultuous three years in power, Yoon Suk-yeol has been removed as president of South Korea after the country’s Constitutional Court deemed that his declaration of martial law citing “pro-Nort...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Yoon becomes the second ROK president to be removed from office, following his contentious imposition of martial law citing what he described as "pro-North" and "anti-state" forces in South Korea's opposition. www.nknews.org/2025/04/cour...
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Court upholds Yoon's impeachment, raising questions about North Korea relations | NK News
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol for his controversial declaration of martial law citing “pro-North” domestic forces, raising questi...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
The court's eight-judge bench unanimously upheld the impeachment, rejecting Yoon's justifications for the martial law and declaring his actions to be a "betrayal of the public's trust" and against constitutional principles. koreapro.org/2025/04/full...
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Full text: South Korea’s top court upholds Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment - Korea Pro
South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously upheld former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment on Friday, formally removing him from office following months of political unrest sparked by his atte...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
It has been a momentous day here in South Korea, as the Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration in December. To help make sense of it all, our team at @koreapro.bsky.social and @nknewsorg.bsky.social has you covered: koreapro.org/2025/04/sout...
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South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously upholds Yoon impeachment - Korea Pro
South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Friday unanimously upheld President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, removing him from office and triggering a snap presidential election within 60 days. South Korea ...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Since the early reports of North Korean troops' deployment to Russia, narratives surrounding them have rapidly evolved, moving from disinformation to propaganda. In our latest for @nknewsorg.bsky.social, Anton Sokolin and I explore what lies behind this propaganda war. www.nknews.org/2025/01/how-...
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How North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia has sparked a propaganda war | NK News
North Korean soldiers have gone toe-to-toe with Ukrainian forces in Kursk in recent months, galvanizing global attention on the threat of the burgeoning DPRK-Russia military alliance. But the most imm...
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Jack Greenberg (그린버그 잭) @jackwgreenberg.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Having a hard time keeping track of what’s happened in South Korea since Yoon declared martial law on December 3rd? Here’s my timeline, which highlights key events ⬇️
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NK News @nknewsorg.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
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President Yoon Suk-yeol impeached, throwing inter-Korean relations into question
South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday after he briefly declared martial law last week to counter what he called “anti-state” and “pro-North” forces. The decision throws into question the longevity of the mostly…
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NK News @nknewsorg.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
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Yoon Suk-yeol impeached as South Korea plunges into political uncertainty
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached on Saturday after the National Assembly voted to remove him from office, with 204 lawmakers supporting the motion.  The Democratic Party (DP), which led the impeachment effort, secured support from 12…
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William Gallo @williamgallo.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
These two unelected officials are outlining the apparently extra-legal measure through which they intend to have the government run.
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William Gallo @williamgallo.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
The answer below, from Yoon's office. If they know, they're not saying.
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Benjamin A. Engel @benjaminaengel.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Opposition Democratic Party says it will resubmit the impeachment motion immediately if it fails forcing another vote between Sunday and Wednesday next week [속보] 박찬대 "만일 탄핵안 부결되면 즉각 임시국회서 재추진" m.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2024...
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[속보] 박찬대 "만일 탄핵안 부결되면 즉각 임시국회서 재추진" | 연합뉴스
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Minwoo Jung @minwoojung.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
A few thoughts on queer participation in the current pro-democracy rallies in South Korea: Queer visibility isn’t new in Korean social justice movements. LGBTQ communities have long been key players, challenging norms while demanding justice, equality, and accountability: 🧵
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Sangsin Lee @sslee.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
41. Yoon made an one-minute long speech. He said… nothing. He will not resign. Nobody is surprised though.
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William Gallo @williamgallo.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
FULL TEXT OF YOON SPEECH:
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NK News @nknewsorg.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
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North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
North Korean state media has yet to report on the political chaos in South Korea since President Yoon Suk-yeol briefly imposed martial law earlier this week, despite frequently covering ROK protests against Yoon in recent months. The DPRK’s silence may be…
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Ifang Bremer @ifangbremer.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Some photos I shot at the candlelight rally against Yoon in Gwanghwamun just now for @nknewsorg.bsky.social and @koreapro.bsky.social. The crowd is now marching to the Presidential office in Yongsan.
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William Gallo @williamgallo.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
After Yoon's attempt to enact martial law, South Korea's National Union of Media Workers says it will stop referring to him as "president." "We can no longer recognize him as a president to whom the people have entrusted sovereignty."
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"이제부턴 '윤석열', 언론단체들 '대통령' 호칭 떼기로 합의"
▲ 노동조합 대표자로서 발언의 문을 연 윤창현 전국언론노동조합 위원장. ⓒ 임석규 "윤석열이라는 사람은 언론자유과 양립할 수 없는 대척점에 서버렸기 때문에 더 이상 국민이 주권을 위임한 대통령으로 인정할 수 없습니다
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sarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
6 hours under martial law: a drunk scene report from Seoul www.theverge.com/24312920/mar...
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6 hours under martial law in Seoul
On the ground from the protests outside the National Assembly building
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
For what it's worth, life itself continues as usual now that the state of martial law has been voted down. There are peaceful protests and a lot of political uncertainties, sure, but South Koreans have experience expressing their political outrage in such situations without disrupting daily life.
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
For more on the situation as it constantly evolved, stay tuned to our coverage at @nknewsorg.bsky.social and @koreapro.bsky.social! /End thread
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
For now, the South Korean government must deal with the immediate implications of Yoon's declaration, with the cabinet resigning en masse amid public outrage: www.nknews.org/2024/12/rok-...
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ROK officials for North Korea policy resign en masse after martial law debacle | NK News
The entirety of the South Korean president’s Cabinet, including key officials handling North Korean policy, resigned en masse on Wednesday, amid public outcry over Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief imposition of ...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
At the very least, the situation puts a strain on Seoul's relations with its allies: www.nknews.org/2024/12/mart...
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Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea | NK News
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration of martial law on Tuesday has thrown the country into a state of political bedlam, and while it may have only lasted a few hours, it poses a serious ...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
The situation could even lead to a heightened risk of inter-Korean "provocations," some fear: www.nknews.org/pro/why-ther...
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Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup | NK PRO
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol failed in his attempt to suspend democratic governance by imposing martial law on Tuesday, but his vague reference to North Korean threats to justify his actions r...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
... but the situation could hold some major implications for South Korea's dealings with North Korea: www.nknews.org/pro/what-yoo...
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What Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law gambit means for the Korean Peninsula | NK PRO
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s sudden imposition of martial law on Tuesday night represents a watershed moment for South Korea’s democracy, one that could trigger severe political turmoil and ...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
North Korea has yet to report on the major political goings-on south of the border... www.nknews.org/2024/12/nort...
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North Korea yet to react to South Korean president’s short-lived martial law | NK News
North Korea has yet to publicly react or mobilize for any “unusual” response after South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived imposition of martial law from late Tuesday, according to the ROK ...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
And our excellent @koreapro.bsky.social colleagues naturally had the answers to many of the biggest questions surrounding the martial law declaration: koreapro.org/category/sou...
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Podcast - KOREA PRO
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Despite the seemingly quick resolution of the martial law declaration, a lot of questions remained about the state of South Korea's government and what comes next: koreapro.org/2024/12/sout...
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South Korea grapples with fallout from president’s martial law declaration - KOREA PRO
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s imposition of martial law, although brief, has sent shockwaves throughout the country, raising urgent questions about the limits of executive power, the military...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
The state of martial law didn't last long, as lawmakers voted it down within two and a half hours: koreapro.org/2024/12/sout...
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South Korean lawmakers reject martial law hours after presidential declaration - KOREA PRO
South Korea faced an unprecedented constitutional crisis from Tuesday evening to the early hours of Wednesday, as President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law in a late-night televised address. Yoon j...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
For more on how the martial law declaration unfolded, check out our story from last night on the announcement, while chaos unfolded at the National Assembly: www.nknews.org/2024/12/sout...
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South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’ | NK News
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing the need to counter “pro-North, anti-state elements” that he accused of undermining the country’s foundations through legis...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
It has been a turbulent day in South Korea since President Yoon Suk-yeol imposed martial law, citing alleged "anti-state forces." In my latest for @nknewsorg.bsky.social, I examined Yoon's frequent attempts to target political opponents by labelling them "pro-North." www.nknews.org/2024/12/yoon...
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Yoon’s strategy linking opponents to North Korea crumbles in martial law fiasco | NK News
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s reliance on anti-North Korea rhetoric as a political strategy reached a dramatic peak with his brief declaration of martial law, but the move’s swift collapse hi...
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Andy Lim @andysaulim.com · 03/12/2024
In light of the martial war declaration in South Korea, here are some people you should follow for informed analyses & news about the developing situation. Koreanists: go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX Korea watchers: go.bsky.app/9SrguSU Korean studies scholars: go.bsky.app/8nRZ5tp + @koreajoongangdaily.com
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Big, big news coming out of Seoul today. For more on this, stay tuned to @nknewsorg.bsky.social and @koreapro.bsky.social in the days to come. www.nknews.org/2024/12/sout...
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South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’ | NK News
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing the need to counter “pro-North, anti-state elements” that he accused of undermining the country’s foundations through legis...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Me, walking into my home at dinnertime after 14 straight days of evening appointments:
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Colin Zwirko @colinzwirko.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Highly detailed overview/analysis here of North Korea's big weapons expo revealed in state media earlier today (including labeled floor map). Waiting on high-res KCTV, in the meantime some unanswered questions in thread.. www.nknews.org/pro/north-ko...
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North Korea reveals new vertical take-off drones amid ‘modern warfare’ push | NK PRO
Besides the gigantic yet familiar nuclear missiles dominating the floor at North Korea’s latest weapons expo, smaller systems like new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) attack drones and anti-aircr...
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Never expected I would end up plugging @nknewsorg.bsky.social articles to a random Seoul taxi driver at 1 a.m., but somehow we ended up discussing the linguistic differences between how South Koreans and North Koreans refer to dog meat.
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Shreyas Reddy @shreyaskreddy.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Just had a conversation with a taxi driver about maaaaaaany things, and at some point he asked whether one should believe all the photos of supposed North Korean troops near the Ukraine border (beyond the official alinfo). Me: "SIR, I HAVE JUST THE ARTICLE FOR YOU." www.nknews.org/2024/11/how-...
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How North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia has triggered a rash of fake news | NK News
North Korea’s dispatch of troops to Russia has sparked concerns about escalation in the war in Ukraine, but viral posts purporting to show troops massing on the battlefield point to another challenge ...
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Ifang Bremer @ifangbremer.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
It’s autumn and the North Korean leaflets are falling from the trees
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