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Yonhapworld10 hrs ago
Kim Jong-un Orders Nuclear-Force Expansion and Intelligence-Bureau Growth at Military Meeting
Kim Jong-un led the first enlarged meeting of the ninth Central Military Commission on July 9. The session focused on combat readiness, intelligence expansion, and nuclear force upgrades.
Yonhappolitics1 day ago
Flynn Says South Korea Should Rely on U.S. Security Umbrella Rather Than Develop Nuclear Arms
Michael Flynn, former U.S. national security adviser, told a Seoul forum on July 9 that South Korea should avoid nuclear weapons because they would increase tensions with other states. He instead endorsed a long-term U.S. security guarantee and cautioned that a wartime operationa…
Yonhappolitics23 hrs agoUpdated
North Korean Premier to Visit China July 10-12 for 65th Anniversary of Mutual-Defense Treaty
North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song will lead a delegation to China from July 10 to 12 to mark the 65th anniversary of the 1961 DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. The trip follows a June summit between Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping.
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Yonhapworld1 day ago
South Korea Seeks Phased Denuclearization and Improved Ties With North Korea
President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea will pursue phased denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and normalization of relations with North Korea. He made the remarks in an interview ahead of a state visit to Mongolia.
Yonhapworld1 day ago
North Korea Denounces South Korea-Japan Military Cooperation
North Korea on Thursday called military cooperation between South Korea and Japan a foolish act of courting self-destruction. A commentary from the Korean Central News Agency said the cooperation would not weaken North Korea's nuclear deterrence.
Yonhappolitics3 days ago
North Korea Issues Stamps for Treaty Anniversary and Xi Visit
North Korea released two new stamps on July 7 marking the 65th anniversary of its 1961 mutual defense treaty with China and Chinese President Xi Jinping's June state visit to Pyongyang. The Korea Stamp Corp. unveiled the stamps on its website.
opindia.comworld5 days ago
South Korea Moves Civilian Control Line Closer to North Korea Border
South Korean authorities are shifting the Civilian Control Line nearer the border with North Korea, citing improved security conditions. Environmental groups say the adjustment may expose a largely undeveloped border region to future construction.
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rediff.compolitics4 days agoUpdated
Kim Jong Un Observes Cruise-Missile Test on Damaged North Korean Destroyer Kang Kon
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched test firings of a strategic cruise missile and other weapons from the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon on July 3. He ordered officials to complete trials and commission the vessel within two months. The ship is the second 5,000-ton warship intr…
Yonhappolitics5 days agoUpdated
North Korea Tests Cruise Missile and Other Weapons from New Destroyer Kang Kon
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw tests of a strategic cruise missile and other systems aboard the new 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon on Friday. State media reported the tests on Sunday and said Kim ordered the vessel commissioned within two months.
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Yonhapworld7 days ago
Actor Discusses Film About North Korean Defector's Life in South Korea
Kim Min-ha said the Danish-Korean film follows three women through a state-run resettlement center. She expressed hope that the story offers comfort to defectors and others facing daily struggles.
Yonhapworld8 days ago
South Korean Official Urges Mutual Use of Official Names Between the Two Koreas
Kang Chang-il, vice chair of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council, called on July 2 for South and North Korea to address each other by their formal state names. The statement followed a similar appeal by leaders of seven major religious orders. South Korea currently uses the…
nypost.comworld9 days ago
South Korean president says government will seek to replace armistice with peace regime
The president told an advisory council that Seoul will continue outreach to North Korea despite the lack of response. Officials have offered repeated dialogue overtures since the Korean War ended without a peace treaty.
Yonhapworld9 days ago
North Korean Embassy in Beijing Adds 25 Photos to Outdoor Bulletin Board
The display now includes six images of Kim Jong-un's daughter Ju-ae. Yonhap reported the July 1 change at the embassy gate in the Chinese capital.
Yonhappolitics9 days ago
Kim Jong-un Sends Congratulatory Message to Xi Jinping on Chinese Communist Party Anniversary
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marked the 105th founding anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party with a message to President Xi Jinping. The message referenced their June summit in Pyongyang and pledged continued cooperation between the two nations.
opindia.comworld10 days ago
South Korea and Ukraine agree to address North Korean POW issue under international law
South Korean and Ukrainian officials agreed Tuesday to seek a resolution for two North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine. The agreement calls for handling the matter in line with international law and humanitarian principles while respecting the individuals' wishes.
nypost.comworld11 days ago
Defense Minister Vows to Build Strong Military at Naval Skirmish Ceremony
South Korea's defense minister pledged to strengthen the military during a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of a 2002 naval clash with North Korea. The event honored six sailors killed in the incident near the maritime border.
Yonhapworld11 days ago
North Korea Calls U.S.-Japan Military Drill a War Rehearsal
North Korea on Monday condemned the ongoing joint military exercise between Japan's Ground Self-Defense Forces and the United States Marine Corps. The Korean Central News Agency editorial labeled the Resolute Dragon drill a war rehearsal and accused Japan of sharpening its invasi…
upi.comworld14 days ago
China Seeks Closer North Korea Ties After Xi-Kim Summit That Skipped Nuclear Issue
Yu Tiejun, president of Peking University's Institute of International and Strategic Studies, spoke at a Yonhap-co-hosted symposium in Seoul on June 26. He addressed China's approach to relations with North Korea following Xi Jinping's June 8 meeting with Kim Jong-un.
Yonhappolitics14 days ago
Ex-Trump Adviser Says North Korea Nuclear Talks Face Narrowed Space but Notes Trump’s Interest and Kim’s Window
Alex Wong told a Jeju Forum session that Pyongyang has little incentive to return to negotiations now. He outlined factors narrowing engagement space and called for strategies that reposition denuclearization as the better path.
Yonhapworld14 days ago
South Korean Minister Calls for Phased North Korea Nuclear Talks Starting with U.S. Dialogue
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young called Friday for a step-by-step process to address North Korea's nuclear program rather than requiring full denuclearization first. He spoke at a Seoul forum co-hosted by Yonhap News Agency.
koreatimes.co.krworld14 days ago
South Korea to train 500,000 troops as drone operators
The defense ministry announced plans to train all authorized military personnel across every branch to operate drones. Officials cited recent conflicts and North Korean capabilities as reasons for the change.
Yonhapworld14 days ago
South Korean President Calls for U.S.-North Korea Dialogue Resumption Amid Pyongyang’s Russia, China Ties
Lee Jae Myung issued a written message on June 25 urging renewed talks between the two Koreas and with the United States. The statement was delivered at a Washington forum hosted by the Korean American Public Action Committee.
yna.co.krworld14 days ago
Yonhap News Agency Hosts Korean Peninsula Symposium in Seoul
Yonhap News Agency is hosting its annual Korean Peninsula Symposium on June 26 at Lotte Hotel Seoul. The event examines global crises, alliance shifts, and strategies for peace on the peninsula. It is co-hosted by the Ministry of Unification and the Institute for National Securit…
foxnews.compolitics13 days agoUpdated
North Korea Tests New Missile Warhead and Rocket Systems; South Korea Plans Major Drone Expansion
Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a special-mission warhead, upgraded multiple rocket launcher, and extended-range artillery on Thursday. South Korea responded Friday with plans to buy more than 20,000 drones and train all 500,000 active-duty troops as operators.
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koreaherald.comworld15 days ago
North Korean Soldier Crosses DMZ Into South Korea and Is Taken Into Custody
A North Korean soldier crossed the demilitarized zone into South Korea on Tuesday and entered custody. South Korean authorities are investigating the case while historical defection data provides context.
vanguardngr.comworld15 days ago
North Korea Launches 5,000-Ton Destroyer Choe Hyon
North Korea has commissioned its largest warship to date, the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon. The vessel is reported to carry nuclear-capable missiles. Officials described the deployment as part of efforts to project power at sea.
Newsweekpolitics15 days ago
North Korea Leader Vows to Equip Navy With Nuclear Weapons
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to arm naval vessels with nuclear weapons during a destroyer commissioning ceremony. The statement marks a continuation of Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
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South Korean President Visits Marine Unit on Yeonpyeong Island
President Lee Jae Myung toured a front-line Marine Corps base on June 24, 2026, and discussed illegal Chinese fishing plus military service reform. The trip occurred one day before the 76th anniversary of the Korean War outbreak.
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South Korean Military Detains North Korean Soldier After Border Crossing
South Korean forces detained one North Korean soldier near the central section of the inter-Korean border on Tuesday night. The Joint Chiefs of Staff disclosed the detention on Wednesday and said authorities are investigating the details.
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Military.compolitics15 days agoUpdated
North Korea Commissions 5,000-Ton Destroyer Choe Hyon at Nampo
North Korea commissioned the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon into its navy Tuesday at Nampo port. Kim Jong Un attended and outlined further plans for nuclear-armed surface ships. The move follows earlier tests and a damaged sister vessel.
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koreaherald.compolitics17 days ago
South Korean Prosecutors Decline Appeal, Finalizing Acquittals Over 2020 Defection Claim
The Seoul High Prosecutors Office said Tuesday it will not challenge last week's acquittals of two former officials. The rulings end a case tied to the 2020 killing of fisheries official Lee Dae-jun by North Korean troops.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld17 days ago
North Korean UNESCO official will not join Jeju Forum via teleconference
Yonhap reported Tuesday that plans for Dr. Chang Gwang-chol to join the Jeju Forum via teleconference did not succeed. He would have been the first North Korean participant since the event began in 2001. The three-day forum opens Wednesday on Jeju Island.
koreatimes.co.krworld18 days ago
Kakao Map Shows Detailed North Korean Sites Including Pyongyang Universities
Kakao Map displayed specific locations in North Korea such as Kim Il Sung University and train stations on June 22. Naver Map shows only broad geographic features in the same region. Both services restrict searches but permit manual viewing.
koreatimes.co.krworld18 days ago
Ukrainian Foreign Minister to Visit Seoul on June 30 for Talks on Ties, Ukraine-Russia War, and North Korean Captives
Andrii Sybiha will meet South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to discuss bilateral ties, the Ukraine-Russia war, and North Korean prisoners of war. The meeting is set for June 30 in Seoul.
koreaherald.comsports19 days ago
North Korean TV aired brief World Cup match summaries for four days then stopped, omitting games involving South Korea, U.S., and Japan
Korean Central Television broadcast four- to six-minute match summaries from Monday through Thursday but omitted results involving South Korea, the United States and Japan. The coverage included advertising boards for Hyundai Motor Co., Coca-Cola and McDonald's.
Al Jazeerapolitics20 days ago
U.S. president signals renewed focus on North Korea nuclear issue
The U.S. president told South Korea's president that attention should now turn to North Korea after an agreement with Iran. South Korea's president conveyed the message at a G7 summit dinner and noted that sanctions on North Korea have proven ineffective.
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North Korea Marks Second Anniversary of Treaty With Russia That Includes Troop Deployment to Ukraine
Pyongyang called the June 2024 pact an essential legal weapon and cited restored air links, a new hospital, and troop deployments as outcomes.
koreaherald.comworld24 days ago
Jeju Forum Organizers Seek Virtual Participation by North Korean UNESCO Official
Jeju Island's local government and South Korea's foreign ministry are seeking approval for a North Korean education expert at UNESCO to join the annual Jeju Forum for Peace & Prosperity via teleconference. The unification ministry granted permission to contact the official for th…
upi.compolitics24 days ago
Kim Jong-un Sends Birthday Message and Flowers to Xi Jinping
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message and flower basket to Chinese President Xi Jinping on his 73rd birthday, delivered through the North Korean ambassador to China on June 15, 2026.
koreatimes.co.krworld26 days ago
President Lee Jae Myung Says Hope for North Korea Dialogue Remains, Despite No Response from Pyongyang
Speaking at a special Mass in Rome on June 14, 2026, President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed his administration's commitment to peace with Pyongyang and cited the 2000 inter-Korean joint statement as a historic turning point.
news.sky.compolitics28 days ago
Kim Jong-un Sends Russia Day Letter to Putin Affirming Treaty Ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory letter dated June 12 to Russian President Vladimir Putin marking Russia Day. The message reaffirmed the countries' strategic partnership treaty signed in June 2024.
upi.compolitics28 days ago
Xi Ends Two-Day North Korea Visit After Talks on Trade and Security
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day visit to North Korea on Tuesday, pledging to expand cooperation with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The leaders discussed trade, tourism, and security issues during the summit.
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CrowdStrike Report: North Korean Hackers Accounted for 47% of State-Backed Tech Intrusions Targeting U.S. Companies
CrowdStrike’s annual report found North Korean operatives posing as remote IT workers carried out roughly half of documented hands-on-keyboard intrusions at U.S. tech companies between April 2025 and May 2026.
nknews.orgfinance30 days ago
Xi Jinping Completes Two-Day Visit to North Korea, Holds Summit with Kim Jong-un
Chinese President Xi Jinping ended a two-day visit to North Korea on Tuesday after meeting Kim Jong-un and visiting the Friendship Tower, with no mention of denuclearization in the joint statements.
upi.comworld30 days ago
China, North Korea summit omits denuclearization reference
Chinese President Xi Jinping met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on Monday. Neither country's official readout mentioned denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
nknews.orgworld30 days ago
China and North Korea Hold Summit Without Mentioning Denuclearization
Chinese President Xi Jinping met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on Monday and Tuesday. Neither country's official readout referenced North Korea's nuclear program.
finance.yahoo.comworld30 days ago
CrowdStrike: North Korean Group FAMOUS CHOLLIMA Behind 47% of Global Hands-on-Keyboard Intrusions in 12-Month Period
FAMOUS CHOLLIMA, a North Korean-backed group, carried out nearly half of all such intrusions worldwide from April 2025 to March 2026, according to CrowdStrike.
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Forbestechnology30 days ago
CrowdStrike: North Korean Group Behind 47% of Tech Firm Intrusions via Remote Developer Jobs
FAMOUS CHOLLIMA conducted remote developer operations and cryptocurrency theft across three continents from April 2025 to March 2026. CrowdStrike documented the activity in its annual report released Tuesday.
citizen.co.zaworld31 days ago
Xi Tells Kim China Will Expand Cooperation With North Korea Across Multiple Fields
Seoul's unification ministry said Xi Jinping's public reference to military cooperation with Pyongyang marked the first known instance of the topic being raised openly.
thewire.inpolitics31 days ago
Chinese leader visits North Korea for first time in seven years
The two-day state visit included talks on expanding trade, agriculture, science, technology and healthcare cooperation. Both sides discussed strategic coordination and military, diplomatic and law enforcement exchanges.
thewire.inpolitics31 days ago
Kim and Xi Agree to Deepen Political, Economic and Military Ties at Pyongyang Summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Pyongyang on June 8 and pledged to strengthen cooperation across politics, the economy and culture. The visit marked Xi's first state trip to the North in seven years.
koreatimes.co.krpolitics31 days ago
Xi Jinping Visits North Korea for First Time Since 2019
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, marking his first official visit to North Korea since 2019. The trip occurs as North Korea maintains nuclear and missile programs and receives support from both China and Russia.
rediff.compolitics31 days ago
Xi Travels to Pyongyang
The State Department said Monday that Presidents Trump and Xi confirmed their shared denuclearization objective during last month's Beijing summit. The statement followed Xi's meeting with Kim in Pyongyang, where no denuclearization reference was reported.
upi.compolitics32 days ago
Kim Jong-un Hosts Xi Jinping in Pyongyang as North Korea Accelerates Nuclear Expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping opened talks in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, during Xi's first visit to the capital in nearly seven years.
upi.compolitics32 days ago
North Korean capital stages formal welcome for Chinese leader
Crowds lined Pyongyang streets as the visiting Chinese leader received a motorcade escort, 21-gun salute, and parade review during a two-day state visit. The ceremony matched the scale of a similar 2024 reception for another foreign head of state.
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upi.comfinance33 days ago
Kim Jong Un Visits Defense Facility to Review North Korea’s Strategic Weapons Production
@FirstSquawk reported that the North Korean leader visited a key defense enterprise and reviewed strategic weapons production results for the first half of 2026.
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thewire.inworld33 days ago
Xi Jinping Visits Pyongyang as North Korea Announces Naval Destroyer and Calls for Sharp Nuclear Buildup
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday for a two-day visit, his first in seven years. The trip comes as North Korea strengthens ties with Russia and expands its nuclear program.
The Japan Timespolitics33 days ago
North Korea states nuclear status is not subject to negotiation ahead of Xi visit
North Korea said its nuclear weapons status is permanent one day before a planned visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The statement came via state media and rejected any prospect of denuclearization talks.
nypost.compolitics22 days agoUpdated
North Korea Accelerates Five-Year Nuclear Modernization Plan
Kim Yo Jong stated Sunday that North Korea’s nuclear weapons status cannot be reversed and that the country will expand its arsenal under a five-year plan. Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet Kim Jong Un on June 8.
Los Angeles Timespolitics33 days ago
Kim Jong Un Oversees Sea Trials of Repaired Destroyer Kang Kon During Naval Expansion Push
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched capability tests of the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon on Thursday and called for faster development of nuclear-armed naval forces ahead of a visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.