Bonnie Jenkins on the future of North Korea diplomacy: North Korea Unpacked
Former US diplomat discusses denuclearization, nuclear deterrence and prospects for renewed Trump-Kim talks
October 28, 2026
The elephant’s gambit: Why Seoul and Washington should ignore North Korea
A strategy of neglect avoids giving Pyongyang fuel to justify military activities, straining its propaganda narratives
October 28, 2026
Why a spate of public disputes is déjà vu for the US-ROK alliance
Friction over OPCON, North Korea intel, the DMZ and more echo tensions from Trump’s first term, and will likely persist
October 28, 2026
US-ROK command could be ‘suboptimal’ after OPCON transfer: Ex-USFK commander
Retired Gen. Paul LaCamera suggests outcome will be result of political compromise rather than military expediency
October 28, 2026
North Korean trade fair shows off foreign goods, but without foreign attendees
Locals appear to run booths for firms from across Asia, while a DPRK company is promoting a new foldable smartphone
October 28, 2026
Photos capture North Korean artillery deployed on South Korea’s doorstep
Images taken by NK News confirm howitzers at two border locations, as troops continue to build fortifications
New ‘Call of Duty’ game imagines war with North Korea, through Koreans’ eyes
Blockbuster shooter immerses players in a divided peninsula, putting them in shoes of soldiers and even the DPRK leader
October 27, 2026
Deepfakes of North Korean forces massing on border go viral as tensions rise
Doctored video and photo are based on real footage but make DPRK troops look more menacing, closer to South
October 27, 2026
US lifts sanctions on Chinese animation studios linked to North Korean schemes
The two firms and individual were previously blacklisted for aiding state-run SEK Studio’s illicit revenue generation
October 27, 2026
Dandong residents caught off guard by restrictions during Kim Jong Un’s visit
Locals reported disruptive road closures and residential lockdowns on social media, though posts have since disappeared
October 27, 2026
