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South Korea will continue to help ‘create an opening’ for Trump-Kim summit: Lee

South Korea will continue to help ‘create an opening’ for Trump-Kim summit: Lee

President Lee Jae Myung rejected concerns that Seoul could be sidelined if US and North Korea pursue engagement.

South Korea will continue to help ‘create an opening’ for Trump-Kim summit: Lee
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 18, 2026
North Korean official rebukes US, defends nukes during international conference

North Korean official rebukes US, defends nukes during international conference

North Korea's Kim Kang Il spoke at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and talked with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun

North Korean official rebukes US, defends nukes during international conference
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 18, 2026
Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘more offensive’ response to US military drills in Pacific

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘more offensive’ response to US military drills in Pacific

Her statement referred to a recent naval exercise between the US, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘more offensive’ response to US military drills in Pacific
Kristen Talman
Kristen Talman September 18, 2026
Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy

Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy

Stephen Biegun cites Russia ties, nuclear expansion and need for sustained diplomacy to overcome barriers to engagement

Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2026
North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response

North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response

The warning invokes DPRK nuclear law, accusing Seoul and Washington of preparing to use nuclear and chemical weapons

North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2026
Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim dismisses international calls for denuclearization as ‘silly talk’ and vows to maintain nuclear capabilities

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 17, 2026
North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference

North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference

Visit marks first North Korean vice minister-level delegation to Xiangshan Forum since 2019, as DPRK-China ties deepen

North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 16, 2026
North Korea bars Western, Chinese visitors from Pyongyang trade fair: sources

North Korea bars Western, Chinese visitors from Pyongyang trade fair: sources

Apparent Ebola-related restriction comes months after Pyongyang allowed foreigners to its spring fair

North Korea bars Western, Chinese visitors from Pyongyang trade fair: sources
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 16, 2026
North Korea ordered to pay $32 million for destroying inter-Korean office

North Korea ordered to pay $32 million for destroying inter-Korean office

Pyongyang was also ordered to cover legal fees since Seoul filed its lawsuit in 2023.

North Korea ordered to pay $32 million for destroying inter-Korean office
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 16, 2026
North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism

North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism

Federal court holds Pyongyang and Tehran jointly liable for supporting groups linked to attacks targeting Americans

North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 15, 2026
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