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ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea

ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea

The sailor, a junior enlisted service member, was not wearing a life jacket when his body was recovered

ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 13, 2026
North Koreans street cleaners too expensive to hire, Russian mayor claims

North Koreans street cleaners too expensive to hire, Russian mayor claims

Official says North Koreans wouldn’t agree to $700 salary, so he opted to hire workers from Africa instead

North Koreans street cleaners too expensive to hire, Russian mayor claims
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 13, 2026
Seoul seeks North Korea’s help after sailor goes missing at sea

Seoul seeks North Korea’s help after sailor goes missing at sea

ROK soldier goes missing near inter-Korean maritime border in the East Sea, could have drifted North, Seoul says

Seoul seeks North Korea’s help after sailor goes missing at sea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim July 12, 2026
North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary

North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary

Cabinet chief Pak Thae Song’s talks with Xi came a day before the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ military pact

North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 10, 2026
Spain rejects claims Russian freighter carried nuclear sub parts to North Korea

Spain rejects claims Russian freighter carried nuclear sub parts to North Korea

Defense minister says Ursa Major cargo was for a Russian icebreaker and that no authority has linked sinking to attack

Spain rejects claims Russian freighter carried nuclear sub parts to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 10, 2026
South Korea watches for North Korea dam release after heavy rain near border

South Korea watches for North Korea dam release after heavy rain near border

Emergency alerts sent to residents in Yeoncheon and Paju as Imjin River water levels rise during monsoon season

South Korea watches for North Korea dam release after heavy rain near border
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim July 10, 2026
Kim Jong Un oversees military meeting on improving nukes, navy and intel agency

Kim Jong Un oversees military meeting on improving nukes, navy and intel agency

North Korean military brass gather for first Central Military Commission meeting of the year

Kim Jong Un oversees military meeting on improving nukes, navy and intel agency
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 10, 2026
Russian companies explore North Korea deals in meat, mining and machinery

Russian companies explore North Korea deals in meat, mining and machinery

Agriculture giant Rusagro planning export of frozen pork as Ural entrepreneurs visited Pyongyang for business talks

Russian companies explore North Korea deals in meat, mining and machinery
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 9, 2026
North Korean abductee rejects $28K settlement, demands apology from Seoul

North Korean abductee rejects $28K settlement, demands apology from Seoul

Former abducted fisherman says he wants public recognition after decades-old espionage conviction was overturned

North Korean abductee rejects $28K settlement, demands apology from Seoul
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim July 9, 2026
North Korea’s premier to visit China to celebrate alliance treaty

North Korea’s premier to visit China to celebrate alliance treaty

North Korea’s premier will travel to China for a two-day visit starting Friday to mark the 65th anniversary of treaty

North Korea’s premier to visit China to celebrate alliance treaty
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 9, 2026
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