North Korea Sends Rare Delegation to Iran, Fueling Concerns of Military Cooperation


by Time

Time— “It appears to be part of broader efforts to build a coalition against the U.S.,” said one expert from South Korea.

Radio Free Asia—North Korea sends officials to Iran amid suspected military cooperation. The delegation is led by Yun Jong Ho, who has been active in the country’s increasing exchanges with Russia.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser—South Korea raises diplomatic alert levels citing North Korea threats. SEOUL >> South Korea’s foreign ministry on Thursday raised the terrorism alert level for five diplomatic offices in the region citing intelligence that North Korea may attempt to harm its officials.

NK News—North Korea demolished facilities along roads connecting Koreas, Seoul says. North Korea recently demolished facilities near major roads connecting it to South Korea, Seoul’s defense ministry confirmed on Monday, while local media reported that the DPRK also installed landmines near three inter-Korean crossings. The destruction of the facilities near the Gyeongui road on the west and the Donghae road near the east coast follows the