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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
New US defense strategy warns of North Korean threats, omits denuclearization
First National Defense Strategy of Trump’s second term places onus on South Korea to deter Pyongyang
Kim Jong Un inspects statues honoring North Korean soldiers who fought Ukraine
DPRK leader praises artwork destined for new war memorial, even as state media avoids mentioning Russia
Lee Hae-chan, politician who pushed to improve ties with North Korea, dies at 74
Former prime minister visited Pyongyang multiple times and played key roles in inter-Korean diplomacy
US should send special envoy to North Korea, Seoul’s prime minister says
Kim Min-seok says he made proposal after JD Vance asked for advice on how to improve ties with Pyongyang
Only 223 North Korean defectors arrived in the South last year, down from 2024
Seoul says most new arrivals lived overseas before resettling in ROK, as tight border controls limit escapes
North Korea denuclearization ideal but unrealistic, South’s president says
Lee Jae Myung says North Korea would have been confused to see drones intruding during new Seoul administration
North Korean hackers exploit Google advertising links to steal data
Researchers say Konni threat group used novel tactic to target activists and South Korean financial institutions
Lee Jae Myung orders probe into whether civilians sent drones to North Korea
South Korean president calls such incursions akin to ‘starting a war’ after man claims responsibility for drone flights
North Korea-China trade surges 25% in 2025 to nearly reach pre-pandemic levels
Bilateral exchanges total $2.79 billion after finishing on strongest month for trade since 2017
‘Leave while you still can’: Kim Jong Un fires vice premier at factory ceremony
North Korean leader warns of chronic incompetence among party officials, disrupting his hopes for economic development
