The hottest North Korea Substack posts right now

US foreign policy successes are often less visible than failures, making it important to acknowledge both aspects
American military presence in South Korea has helped maintain peace by deterring North Korean aggression
Engaging in discussions with hostile regimes, like North Korea, can provide valuable insights into their intentions

The US military has started retaliation for a recent drone strike, targeting Iranian-linked groups in Syria and Iraq.
Historical facts about The Hama Massacre and the Battle of Stalingrad on February 2.
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North Korean IT workers tricked US companies into hiring them to secretly funnel money to North Korean weapons programs.
They used elaborate methods to conceal their identities, such as fake profiles, stolen documents, and VPNs.
The FBI discovered the scheme, seized funds, and warned that North Korean activity is still ongoing.

Ukraine is creating a military force dedicated to drones to enhance its defense capabilities against Russia.
Russia may be assisting North Korea with access to international banking networks in exchange for weapons, which could impact global security.
Russian influence on European politics is under investigation, uncovering potential corruption with the funding of political parties.

Mexico calls for the US to lift sanctions on Venezuela as part of a plan to address Latin America's migration crisis.
Russia obtained 7,500-pound rockets from North Korea and used them in attacks on Ukrainian supply bases.
Mercedes-Benz launches an investigation after high-end vehicles are found in North Korea despite sanctions banning luxury goods.

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North Korea tested an underwater nuclear drone known as 'Haeil-5-23'.
The drone is described to be able to create a 'radioactive tsunami' for surprise attacks.
The weapon aims to destroy naval groups and ports with a large radioactive wave through an underwater explosion.

North Korea plans to launch three new military spy satellites in 2024 and expand its nuclear arsenal.
Kim Jong Un indicates that war is becoming inevitable due to US policies.
China-focused congressional committee faces challenges in translating communication campaign into viable legislation.

During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Israeli F4 pilots supposedly engaged North Korean MiGs, highlighting unusual alliances in military history.
The claims of Israeli-F4s versus North Korean MiGs have circulated for years, with conflicting reports from different sources making the actual events unclear.
Despite Israeli denial, various sources and books suggest the intriguing possibility of North Korean pilots engaging in combat with Israeli aircraft during the Yom Kippur War.