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koreaherald.comSouth Korea Conveys Willingness for Dialogue with North Korea
South Korea has relayed its readiness to resume talks with North Korea through Singapore. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said the message was delivered during Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan's recent visits to China and North Korea.
Low attendance at women's soccer matches reflects South Korean views on North Korea
Attendance at two matches between South Korean and North Korean women's club teams was low. A survey by the Korean Institute of National Unification showed declining support for unification among South Korean respondents.
koreatimes.co.krUnification Minister Chung Dong-young to Face Probe Over Alleged North Korea Nuclear Information Leak
South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young will be investigated for allegedly leaking classified information about North Korea's nuclear program. The probe follows a complaint filed by the main opposition party.
koreatimes.co.krSingapore Envoy Visits North Korea, Urges Dialogue
Singapore's foreign minister called for constructive regional engagement and open dialogue channels during a visit to North Korea. The trip marks one of the few recent high-level contacts with the isolated country.
nknews.orgNorth Korea Rejects Quad Call for Complete Denuclearization
North Korea's foreign ministry on Thursday rejected a joint statement by the United States, Australia, Japan and India that reaffirmed support for the North's complete denuclearization. The ministry said the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will never abandon its nuclear wea…
ibtimes.co.ukNorth Korea Executes Man for Smuggling Squid Game USB Drive
A man was executed after smuggling the South Korean series Squid Game into North Korea on a USB drive and selling a copy to a high school student. The student received a life sentence and two friends were sentenced to five years of hard labor.
upi.comSouth Korea Publishes Plan for Nuclear-Powered Submarines
South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense released a formal plan on May 26, 2026, to develop nuclear-powered submarines under the Jang Bogo N Project. The program would place the country among a small group of nations operating such vessels and follows U.S. approval announced in…
gamereactor.euSouth Korea Plans First Nuclear-Powered Submarine Launch by Mid-2030s
South Korean officials announced a program to develop and launch the country's first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s. The vessel will use low-enriched uranium fuel and be built domestically while maintaining the country's commitment not to acquire nuclear weapons.
ABC NewsNorth Korea Fires Ballistic Missile and Other Projectiles Toward Sea
North Korea launched a close-range ballistic missile and additional projectiles from its west coast on Tuesday. South Korea's military reported the missile flew about 80 kilometers before landing in the sea.
nknews.orgU.N. Rights Expert Says North Korea Must Address Abductee Cases for Lasting Peace
A U.N. human rights expert stated that North Korea has not provided satisfactory responses to cases of abducted and disappeared persons. The expert called for continued international pressure on the issue as a condition for peace on the Korean Peninsula.
upi.comNorth Korean Club Defeats South Korean Team in Asian Women's Football Semifinal
Suwon FC Women hosted Naegohyang Women's FC at Suwon Stadium on May 20. Naegohyang won the match 2-1 in the Asian Football Confederation Women's Champions League semifinal.
dailynk.comNorth Korean Women's Team Defeats South Korean Side in Rare Cross-Border Match
A North Korean women's football club defeated a South Korean opponent 2-1 in the semifinal of the Asian Football Confederation Women's Champions League on Wednesday. The match marked the first time athletes from the North have competed on South Korean soil in nearly eight years.
japantimes.co.jpJapan Continues to Seek Resolution of North Korea Abduction Cases
A Japanese government survey from 2024 found that 76 percent of respondents expressed concern over North Korean abductions of Japanese citizens and missile activities. North Korea admitted to some abductions at a 2002 summit, and some victims returned while others remain unaccoun…
abcnews.go.comNorth Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Orders Reinforcement of Southern Border Units
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with army commanders on Sunday and directed the strengthening of front-line units along the southern border. State media reported the meeting focused on military technology upgrades and training reforms.
North Korean Women's Soccer Team Travels to South Korea for Tournament
A North Korean women's soccer team arrived in South Korea to compete in a tournament. The visit marks a rare cross-border sports event between the two countries.
upi.comKim Jong-un Orders State-Controlled Union to Intensify Ideological Mobilization of Workers
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with trade union workers on May 14, 2026, one day after their congress elected new leadership. He called on them to serve as the vanguard of socialist construction and fulfill their role in ideological education. The event follows a key party c…
upi.comKim Jong-un Inspects Munitions Factories to Review 2026 Production Targets
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited several munitions industrial enterprises on May 11, 2026, to assess the first-half production plan, state media reported. He directed steps to expand bullet production and artillery capabilities while stressing stronger mortar and howitzer…
sfist.comYellow License Plates for Privately Owned Cars Become More Common in Pyongyang
Recent visitors to North Korea's capital have observed a rapid increase in yellow license plates, which designate privately owned vehicles. The surge follows legal changes that formalized private car ownership over the past two years. The development marks a visible shift in Pyon…
upi.comNorth Korea Revises Nuclear Policy to Authorize Automatic Strike if Leader Incapacitated
North Korea amended its nuclear policy law to launch an automatic nuclear strike if its leader is killed or incapacitated by a foreign attack. The change was adopted in March, shortly after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran eliminated that country's leadership within hours. The revisi…
Fox NewsNorth Korea Revises Constitution to Require Automatic Nuclear Strike if Leadership Assassinated
North Korea has updated its constitution to mandate an immediate nuclear strike if its leadership is killed or its nuclear command system is threatened. The change was approved by the Supreme People’s Assembly in March. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service briefed official…
citizen.co.zaNorth Korea's Kim Jong-un Reaffirms Ties With Russia in Victory Day Message
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia's Victory Day celebration. The message reaffirmed Pyongyang's commitment to prioritizing and developing its partnership with Moscow under their 2024 treaty. State media re…
upi.comKim Jong Un Inspects North Korea's Most Advanced Warship With Daughter
State media images show the North Korean leader and his daughter eating with warship crew during an inspection. The visit focused on the country's newest and most advanced naval vessel. No further details on the warship's capabilities were released.
Abc NewsNorth Korea to Deploy New 155mm Howitzers in 2026 and Commission First Domestic Destroyer
North Korea said on May 8, 2026 it will deploy new 155-mm self-propelled gun-howitzers with a range exceeding 60 kilometers capable of striking the South Korean capital region. Leader Kim Jong Un inspected production of the systems days earlier and reviewed the destroyer Choe Hyo…
The Japan TimesJapan and South Korea Hold Vice Ministerial Security Talks in Seoul
Japan and South Korea held their first vice ministerial security talks in Seoul on Thursday. Officials from both countries reaffirmed the importance of bilateral ties and trilateral cooperation with the United States. The discussions covered North Korea's nuclear and missile prog…
news.sky.comNorth Korea Announces Plan to Deploy New 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzers by End of 2026
Kim Jong-un inspected production of the new self-propelled gun-howitzer during a May 6 factory visit and separately oversaw tests aboard the destroyer Choe Hyon. State media said the weapon, with a range exceeding 60 kilometers, will equip three battalions. Kim also ordered the C…
thehindu.comNorth Korea Says It Is Not Bound by Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
North Korea's representative to the United Nations stated that the country is not bound by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty under any circumstances. The statement was released as a review conference for the treaty is under way at U.N. headquarters. South Korea's foreign minis…
nknews.orgNorth Korean Women’s Club Team to Play AFC Semifinal Match in Suwon
The unification ministry said on May 7, 2026 it will approve a visit by Pyongyang-based Naegohyang Women's FC to face Suwon FC Women on May 20. The trip marks the first appearance by a North Korean athletic team on South Korean soil in more than seven years. The ministry respects…
upi.comNorth Korea Revises Constitution to Define South as Separate State and Claims Its Territory
Seoul's spy agency told lawmakers that Pyongyang's March constitutional revision removed hostile language toward the South while codifying a two-state stance. The document defines the North's territory as extending south to the border with South Korea. Yonhap reported the assessm…
upi.comNorth Korea Revises Constitution to Remove Reunification References and Define Its Territory
Pyongyang has deleted all mentions of national reunification from its constitution and defined its territory for the first time as the land bordering South Korea. The changes, published on 7 May 2026, codify leader Kim Jong-un’s declaration that the two Koreas are hostile states.…
cnet.comTwo US Nationals Sentenced to 18 Months Each for Hosting Laptops in DPRK IT Worker Fraud
Matthew Issac Knoot of Nashville, Tennessee, and Erick Ntekereze Prince of New York each received 18-month prison sentences for receiving and hosting laptops that US companies shipped to addresses they believed belonged to legitimate remote IT workers. The scheme generated revenu…
fonearena.comTwo US Nationals Sentenced to 18 Months for Hosting Laptops in DPRK IT Worker Fraud
Matthew Issac Knoot of Nashville, Tennessee, and Erick Ntekereze Prince of New York each received 18-month prison sentences for receiving and hosting laptop computers that US companies shipped to addresses the defendants maintained. The scheme allowed Democratic People’s Republic…
CoinDeskVictims of North Korea Attacks File to Classify Aave Exploit as Fraud, Seeking Frozen $71 Million
Attorneys for victims of North Korean terrorism filed a response reframing the April 18 Aave exploit as fraud, aiming to preserve a freeze on $71 million in ether. The filing invokes the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act and questions Aave's standing to challenge the order. A hearing…
Japan TimesNorth Korea Revises Constitution to Remove Korean Unification References
North Korea has revised its constitution to eliminate references to unification with South Korea. The country also opened the Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair on Monday, showcasing domestic products like the Jindallae smartphone. More than 290 enterprises from several na…
nknews.orgNorth Korea Revises Constitution to Define Borders With South Korea and Remove Unification References
North Korea has amended its constitution to explicitly define its territory as bordering South Korea and eliminate mentions of reunification, formalizing a view of the two Koreas as separate states. The changes also designate Kim Jong Un as head of state and place command of nucl…
EuronewsNorth Korea States It Is Not Bound by Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Pyongyang's UN envoy Kim Song delivered the statement at the NPT review conference in New York, reiterating that its nuclear status is irreversible and enshrined in the constitution. The declaration comes as signatories assess the pact's future amid eroding trust among nuclear po…
CoinDeskArbitrum DAO Served Restraining Notice Over Frozen ETH from Kelp DAO Exploit
Families with judgments against North Korea are attempting to claim 30,765 ETH frozen after the rsETH exploit, citing links to DPRK hacking groups. A lawyer served Arbitrum DAO with a restraining notice under New York law to block release of the funds. The move ties to federal ac…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Falls Below 60%, Survey Shows
A recent poll indicated that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating dropped to 59.5%, marking the first decline below 60% in two months. The survey attributed the fall to concerns over living costs and a controversy involving a government minister's statement on N…
thehindu.comRussia and North Korea Sign Five-Year Military Cooperation Agreement
Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang to discuss strengthening military ties. The two sides agreed to establish long-term cooperation and are preparing a five-year plan for 2027-2031. Analysts note the pact could accelerate…
38north.orgSouth Korea and North Korea Clash Over Denuclearization at UN Security Council Meeting
South Korea's UN ambassador emphasized peaceful coexistence and a phased approach to North Korea's denuclearization during a Security Council session. The meeting marked two years since the disbandment of a UN sanctions monitoring panel. North Korea's envoy criticized the gatheri…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorth Korea Dispatches Officials and Supplies to Address Drought Ahead of Rice Planting Season
North Korea is intensifying measures to protect crops from an unusually severe drought as the rice planting season approaches. State media reported nationwide projects, including official inspections and supply distributions. The country has faced ongoing food shortages, remainin…
upi.comNorth Korean Troops Killed in Kursk Honored at Memorial Ceremony
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly commended troops who detonated grenades to avoid capture by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region. The statement confirms reports of heavy North Korean casualties in the conflict. Separately, the ongoing war has significantly weakened…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorth Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Attends Concert for Military Band's 80th Anniversary
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a concert on April 28, 2026, marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Central Military Band of the Ministry of National Defense. He praised the band as a symbol of the country's armed forces and noted its role in encouraging the Korean…
koreaherald.comSouth Korean President Calls for Resolving Ally Issues Through Mutual Respect
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated that issues with traditional allies should be addressed based on mutual respect and principles. The remarks were made amid reported diplomatic tensions involving intelligence sharing and a data breach at Coupang. He emphasized building…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorth Korea Dedicates Memorial to Soldiers Who Died Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled a memorial in Pyongyang for North Korean troops who died fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine. The event featured military jets and balloon releases, highlighting deepened ties between the two n…
upi.comNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un Pledges Continued Support for Russia Amid Military Ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated that his country would continue to support Russia. Both nations vowed to strengthen military cooperation, according to state media KCNA. The announcement highlights ongoing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Judge Imposes 9-Year Sentence on New Jersey Man in North Korea-Linked IT Fraud Case
A Massachusetts federal judge sentenced Kejia “Tony” Wang to nine years in prison for leading a fraud operation that placed North Korean IT workers in jobs at over 100 U.S. companies. The scheme stole identities, forged documents, and generated millions in salaries diverted to No…
nknews.orgRussian Parliament Speaker Volodin Attends North Korean Memorial for Troops in Ukraine War
Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia's lower house, arrived in North Korea on April 25, 2026, to attend a memorial museum opening honoring North Korean soldiers killed in the Ukraine war. The visit includes meetings with North Korean parliament colleagues. It follows North Korea…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorth Korea Conducts Hwasong-11 Ra Missile Test into Sea This Week
North Korea conducted a missile launch this week, firing the Hwasong-11 Ra into the sea. The action upgrades the country's conventional warfare capabilities. @MarioNawfal reported the details of the event.
David Clayton Ellsworth / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles on Military Anniversary
North Korea marked its military anniversary with a series of ballistic missile launches, according to reports. The tests occurred amid reports of U.S. military assets being redeployed from the Korean Peninsula to the Middle East. Al Jazeera's Barnaby Chuck reported on the develop…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorth Korea Criticizes Japan's New Military Drone Offices
North Korea issued a statement criticizing Japan's establishment of offices for military drone operations. The Korean Central News Agency described the move as enhancing Japan's capabilities and linked it to acquisitions of U.S.-made missiles. The statement called for internation…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorth Korea's Kusong Suspected as Uranium Enrichment Site Amid Intelligence Dispute
North Korea's city of Kusong has drawn attention following a South Korean official's mention of it as a nuclear facility. The U.S. protested the disclosure and partially suspended intelligence sharing with South Korea. Suspicions about Kusong's role in uranium enrichment date bac…
ibtimes.co.ukUSFK Commander Protests Unification Minister's North Korea Remarks, Lawmaker Says
The commander of U.S. Forces Korea has protested remarks by South Korea's unification minister that allegedly leaked U.S. intelligence on North Korea's nuclear facilities, according to a lawmaker. The defense ministry denied the claim of a protest. The U.S. has partially restrict…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUSFK Commander Protests South Korean Minister's Remarks on North Korea Facility
The commander of U.S. forces in South Korea has protested against the unification minister's comments that allegedly disclosed classified U.S. information about a North Korean nuclear site. The protest was lodged with the defense minister, according to a lawmaker. The U.S. has pa…
thediplomat.comExpert Recommends U.S. Shift from North Korea Denuclearization to Arms Control
An American expert suggested the United States abandon its focus on North Korea's denuclearization and pursue arms control measures instead. The proposal aims to achieve a 'cold peace' through dialogue and crisis management. This comes amid North Korea's advancing nuclear capabil…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRussian Interior Minister Arrives in North Korea for Law Enforcement Discussions
Russia's interior minister has arrived in North Korea to discuss law enforcement cooperation. The visit follows a mutual defense treaty signed in June 2024 and a prior agreement on public safety. North Korean state media confirmed the arrival.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorth Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Oversaw Ballistic Missile Tests, State Media Reports
North Korean state media reported that leader Kim Jong Un oversaw recent ballistic missile tests. The tests were described as overseen by the leader, according to the reports. No additional details on the tests were provided in the state media accounts.