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Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee

Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee

Unification minister candidate stresses diplomacy and avoiding war following US military strikes on Iran

Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 24, 2025
Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow

Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow

Norwind Airlines submits request to operate route twice a week amid Russia’s flourishing ties with North Korea

Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025
Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures

Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures

Delegation from Khabarovsk reaches deals on construction, oil, food and more despite UN sanctions on the DPRK

Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025
NGO says it may stop anti-North Korea leafleting after new ROK minister calls

NGO says it may stop anti-North Korea leafleting after new ROK minister calls

Vice unification minister pledges to make efforts to resolve abduction issue amid Seoul’s crackdown on balloon launches

NGO says it may stop anti-North Korea leafleting after new ROK minister calls
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Joon Ha Park June 24, 2025
Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky

Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky

Ukrainian leader slams Moscow for criticizing US attacks, as Russian official suggests DPRK could give nukes to Tehran

Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025
Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear

Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear

North Korean report on secretive meeting thin beyond praise for ‘achievements,’ plans for major anniversaries

Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2025
Lee Jae-myung taps familiar faces to lead fresh push for North Korea diplomacy

Lee Jae-myung taps familiar faces to lead fresh push for North Korea diplomacy

Cabinet nominees include Sunshine Policy veterans and civilian defense minister, highlighting ROK pivot toward dialogue

Lee Jae-myung taps familiar faces to lead fresh push for North Korea diplomacy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 23, 2025
DPRK denounces US strike on Iran, calls strike ‘grave breach’ of UN Charter

DPRK denounces US strike on Iran, calls strike ‘grave breach’ of UN Charter

North Korea brands Operation Midnight Hammer violation of sovereignty, blames Israel and US for fueling tensions

DPRK denounces US strike on Iran, calls strike ‘grave breach’ of UN Charter
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 23, 2025
Moscow eyes Pyongyang as location for next ‘Russian House’ culture center

Moscow eyes Pyongyang as location for next ‘Russian House’ culture center

Russia’s soft power agency, accused of spying and propaganda, to boost student exchanges and cultural outreach in DPRK

Moscow eyes Pyongyang as location for next ‘Russian House’ culture center
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 23, 2025
Seoul’s new vice unification minister vows gradual revival of North Korea ties

Seoul’s new vice unification minister vows gradual revival of North Korea ties

In his inauguration speech, Kim Nam-jung outlined step-by-step approach to easing tensions with Pyongyang

Seoul’s new vice unification minister vows gradual revival of North Korea ties
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 23, 2025
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