December 23, 2025
North Korea in Motion: New Moves, Sharper Risks, and Shifting Regional Responses
As 2025 winds down, tensions on the Korean Peninsula are escalating once again.North Korea is sending thousands of workers to Russian drone factories, stepping up cyber theft operations, and issuing sharp warnings toward Japan. Meanwhile, Seoul is working multiple diplomatic channels—quietly approaching Moscow, coordinating with Washington and Beijing, and watching for signals ahead of Pyongyang's major Party Congress early next year. Dr. Go Myong-hyun joined Arirang News to discuss these issues and more.
Watch the full interview on Arirang News.
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