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US, ROK hold defense talks amid questions about Trump policy on North Korea
Biannual KIDD discussion is first since Trump’s return and comes as US pushes allies to play role in countering China
North Korea cancels foreigners’ visas a week before international trade fair
Last-minute decision casts doubts on DPRK’s readiness to reopen, just as it was set to hold first expo in six years
Kim Moon-soo, critic of North Korea engagement, wins ROK ruling party primary
Former labor minister and staunch anti-communist likely to push hawkish DPRK policies of impeached President Yoon
ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea
Opposition candidate also vows to halt leaflet launches and loudspeaker broadcasts to improve lives of border residents
Kim Jong Un calls for mass-producing newest tanks in visit to upgraded factory
KNCA report marks first confirmation that Kusong factory also produces nuclear missile launchers
Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan
Deployment of frigate marks Rome’s second contribution to surveillance efforts to curb illicit ship-to-ship transfers
North Korean firms lay groundwork to sell sanctioned textiles, boilers in Russia
Patent records show two companies applied for brand protections in latest DPRK effort to export to neighboring market
Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy
Former prime minister and acting president pledges to pursue diplomacy with Pyongyang while strengthening deterrence
ROK education chief warns of North Korea threats after taking charge of military
Series of resignations thrusts Lee Ju-ho into role of acting president, despite lack of experience in security affairs
US blacklists Cambodian firm for aiding North Korean crypto laundering
Huione Group accused of facilitating DPRK cybercrime in first US action against Pyongyang’s operations under Trump