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South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW spat
Move comes after Seoul accused Kyiv of violating confidentiality deal by publicly disclosing POW transfer
Analysis, Opinion & More
North Korea publishes first biography of Kim Jong Un’s ‘revolutionary’ life
Book may signal plans to promote tales of his childhood as personality cult grows around Kim’s ‘revolutionary ideology’
North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says
In interview, Yu Yong-weon calls for removing mines at six sites near Sept. 21 explosion and stronger countermeasures
North Korean mine blast, disputed intent and the risk of escalation at the DMZ
Joon Ha Park and Michael Bosack explain the investigation, armistice mechanisms and lessons from the 2015 crisis
Russia envoy arrives, DPRK hackers strike and North Korean POWs reach ROK
Anton Sokolin and Shreyas Reddy break down diplomacy, cybercrime and the growing dispute between Seoul and Kyiv
Kenneth Bae on surviving North Korean detention: North Korea Unpacked
Former detainee joins Jacco Zwetsloot to discuss interrogation, hard labor and broadcasting information into the DPRK
Joseph Kim on why North Korea is changing beyond Kim Jong Un
Defector and policy expert discusses markets, outside information and the social forces reshaping the country from below
North Korea’s attack drill, Wonsan Kalma slowdown and Google’s blurry maps
Colin Zwirko breaks down Pyongyang’s strike coordination, tourism limits and new obstacles for open-source research
Russia bridge opens, Songdowon sanctions and North Korea’s forgotten UK insurer
Anton Sokolin unpacks the DPRK’s expanding Russia ties, European pressure and KNIC’s legal history
Get Behind The Headlines
North Korean TV airs outdated map laying claim to South Korean border islands
Broadcast runs counter to anti-unification policy and suggests disinterest in clarifying border amid mine dispute
North Korea upgraded coastal missile site ahead of recent test launches: Imagery
Satellite images show large new launch prep facility and upgrades at observation area, pointing to more regular testing
How North Korea’s newest ‘hypersonic’ missile could foil adversary defenses
Launch of intermediate-range capability underscores DPRK’s push to develop range of maneuverable payloads
North Korean POWs face uncertain future after Ukraine transfer sparks feud
The political row has exposed the security and resettlement challenges facing the former soldiers and their families
Why North Korea could build a new bridge linking key port city to southern area
Growing economy and ‘wealth gap’ problem suggests time has come for first major bridge across Taedong River in 30 years
Kim Jong Un champions education and science as North Korea harvest gathers pace
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Asian Games medals and farm quotas to criticism of Japan
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
Ask a North Korean: What was it like to secretly watch South Korean dramas?
A defector recalls trading banned videos, bribing his way out of crackdowns and questioning life in the DPRK
