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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 1h

US-South Korea alliance is evolving after Trump-Lee summit, top diplomat says | Stars and Stripes www.stripes.com/theaters/asi...

US-South Korea alliance is evolving after Trump-Lee summit, top diplomat says

The U.S. and South Korea are deepening their strategic alliance even as Seoul works to reclaim wartime control of its military from Washington.

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 1h

Abducted by Hamas, Noa never lost hope she would see her 'soulmate' again - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Abducted by Hamas, Noa never lost hope she would see her 'soulmate' again

Noa and Avinatan's abduction from a music festival became an enduring illustration of the horrors endured by Israelis on October 7. Now safely in each other's arms, a chapter has closed on a harrowing...

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 1h

More than Medvedev: Inside Russia’s huge delegation to North Korea’s parade | NK News www.nknews.org/2025/10/more...

More than Medvedev: Inside Russia’s huge delegation to North Korea’s parade | NK News

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev served as Moscow’s high-profile emissary to North Korea for large-scale celebrations of the Workers’ Party (WPK) last week, meeting leader Kim Jong Un and atte...

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 2h

N. Korea's Kim, Trump could meet on occasion of APEC summit in S. Korea: unification minister | Yonhap News Agency en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2025...

N. Korea's Kim, Trump could meet on occasion of APEC summit in S. Korea: unification minister | Yonhap News Agency

SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could meet with U.S. President ...

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 2h

US, ROK forces did not carry out delayed drills last month as planned: JCS chief | NK News www.nknews.org/2025/10/us-r...

US, ROK forces did not carry out delayed drills last month as planned: JCS chief | NK News

Nearly all of the U.S.-ROK field training exercises postponed from August’s Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) drills on countering North Korean threats have now resumed, Seoul’s top military official said Tu...

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 7h

[News analysis] Kim Jong-un sends differing messages to domestic, foreign audiences at key party anniversary english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

[News analysis] Kim Jong-un sends differing messages to domestic, foreign audiences at key party anniversary

While the North Korean leader stressed the people and the economy to domestic audiences, he emphasized the state’s pursuit of nuclear and conventional firepower in remarks made with an international a...

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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 7h

Not signing the Pentagon reporting limitations.

Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 7h

Solidarity is the only way

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 8h

Unification Ministry plans major restructure to enhance inter-Korean relations koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-10...

Unification Ministry plans major restructure to enhance inter-Korean relations

The Unification Ministry will restore much of its structure and functions that were scaled back under the previous Yoon Suk Yeol administration, according to a reorganization plan set to be unveiled W...

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 8h

Unification minister reaffirms initiative to end hostility, pursue dialogue with N. Korea | Yonhap News Agency en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2025...

Unification minister reaffirms initiative to end hostility, pursue dialogue with N. Korea | Yonhap News Agency

SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Tuesday reaffirmed the...

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 8h

N. Korea erects 10 km-long anti-tank barriers along inter-Korean border: lawmaker | Yonhap News Agency en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2025...

N. Korea erects 10 km-long anti-tank barriers along inter-Korean border: lawmaker | Yonhap News Agency

SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has built sections of anti-tank barriers spanning 1...

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 8h

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa: The 60 Minutes Interview - CBS News www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw3s...

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa: The 60 Minutes Interview

YouTube video by 60 Minutes

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 12h

Fresh From Middle East Victory, Trump Sets His Sights on Peace in Ukraine - WSJ www.wsj.com/world/trump-...

Fresh From Middle East Victory, Trump Sets His Sights on Peace in Ukraine

Pressure on Hamas worked for Gaza, but ahead of President Zelensky’s visit to the White House on Friday, Trump has yet to fully ramp up pressure on Russia.

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 12h

As Korea’s low birthrate and aging population persist, the number of people in their 20s fell below the number of people in their '70s and older for the first time last year. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-10...

70s and over outnumber people in their 20s for first time amid low birth rates and aging population

As Korea’s low birth rate and aging population persist, the number of people in their 20s fell below the number of people in their 70s and older for the first time last year.

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 12h

North Korea's Military Is More Advanced Than You Think - Bloomberg www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

North Korea’s Military Is More Advanced Than You Think

North Korea’s push to modernize its military is accelerating, fueled by deepening ties with Russia and a focus on artificial intelligence and automated warfare. Pyongyang is now in its strongest strat...

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 12h

Trump's speech suggests he could endorse Netanyahu during the Israeli election that's expected to take place in the coming year. www.axios.com/2025/10/13/t...

Trump urges pardon for Netanyahu during Gaza address to Knesset

"Cigars and champagne, who the hell cares about this?"

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 12h

Cigars and Champagne? Pfft! Trump’s call to pardon Netanyahu stuns Israel – POLITICO www.politico.eu/article/more...

Cigars and Champagne? Pfft! Trump’s call to pardon Netanyahu stuns Israel

U.S. president wades into domestic Israeli politics from his bully pulpit in the Knesset.

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 14h

What Is North Korea’s Strategy? | Hudson Institute (10/17) www.hudson.org/events/what-...

What Is North Korea’s Strategy?

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 15h

Former Unification Minister Kim Young-ho: "Han Duck-soo dissuaded martial law... did not use the word 'opposition'" | Yonhap News www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2025...

김영호 前통일장관 "한덕수, 계엄 만류…'반대' 표현은 안써" | 연합뉴스

(서울=연합뉴스) 이도흔 기자 = 12·3 비상계엄 선포 전 열린 국무회의에 최초로 호출됐던 김영호 전 통일부 장관이 한덕수 전 국무총리가 계엄...

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 16h

Hamas fights back against Gaza foes, casting doubt on disarmament demand | Reuters www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Hamas deploys fighters as hostages released, in show of strength

Hamas deployed fighters in Gaza on Monday as a release of hostages seized in the October 7 attacks was under way, Reuters footage showed, in an apparent show of strength by the militant group which President Donald Trump says must disarm.

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 16h

Trump-Xi meeting still on despite trade tensions, says US’s Bessent | Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

Trump-Xi meeting still on despite trade tensions, says US’s Bessent

Secretary of the US Treasury says Trump may call off his 100 percent tariff threat on China as negotiations continue.

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 16h

Trump attends Egypt summit after Israel Knesset speech | AP News apnews.com/article/trum...

Trump urges leaders at Egypt summit to put 'the old feuds' to rest and seize momentum for peace

President Donald Trump is calling for a new era of harmony in the Middle East. Trump spoke Monday during a global summit in Egypt on Gaza’s future, trying to advance broader peace in the region after ...

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 16h

What Gaza looks like today, after two years of war - October 12, 2025 | Reuters www.reuters.com/pictures/wha...

What Gaza looks like today, after two years of war

Thousands of displaced Palestinians trekked over the wastelands of Gaza to return to the ruins of their abandoned homes after a ceasefire took effect.

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 16h

Trump urges Herzog to pardon Netanyahu during Gaza address to Knesset www.axios.com/2025/10/13/t...

Trump urges pardon for Netanyahu during Gaza address to Knesset

"Cigars and champagne, who the hell cares about this?"

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 18h

AP: Trump will urge leaders to 'put the old feuds' to rest and seize momentum, calling Gaza deal 'first steps' to peace www.citizentribune.com/news/world/t...

Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 18h

2/ Today's Trump speech at the Israeli Knesset and meetings in Sharm El Shiekh may be telling for a meeting with Kim. If it happens at all, it will be very short notice, very ad hoc, and if nothing else, Trump will emphasize that he and Kim "get along very well" and will build on that relationship.