Why DMZ land mines are notoriously dangerous and hard to control by both Koreas
There are 6 plausible explanations for the latest mine incident that injured 3 South Korean troops at the DMZ.
September 29, 2026
North Korean envoy denounces US for supporting ROK’s nuclear submarine ambitions
A senior DPRK diplomat took to the UN General Assembly stage and lambasted the US’s ‘military bloc’
September 29, 2026
North Korean mine ‘likely’ caused DMZ blast that injured 3 troops: ROK
Seoul notes it will take ‘appropriate and corresponding measures’ if findings confirm North Korea planted mine
September 28, 2026
39% of South Koreans believe reunification with North is impossible: poll
61% of respondents said they expect the US to help South Korea during war, the lowest level since 2009.
September 28, 2026
Vietnam unveils plaque honoring North Koreans who fought in Vietnam War
It comes ahead of planned sculptures honoring the DPRK’s wartime support as Hanoi and Pyongyang deepen cooperation.
September 28, 2026
Chinese authorities seize smuggled goods bound for North Korea: records
Customs filings from border city reveal machinery hidden in freight trucks bound for North Korea
ROK demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer disclosure
Seoul expresses ‘strong regret’ as Kyiv denies agreeing to keep prisoners’ transfer to South Korea confidential
September 28, 2026
Russia’s new top envoy presents credentials, kicks off duty in North Korea
Andrei Podelyshev meets DPRK Foreign Ministry’s Kim Myong Jin and welcomes two Russian delegations
September 28, 2026
North Korea falls to Spain on penalties in U-20 Women’s World Cup final
The DPRK missed two shootout kicks but finished as the tournament’s only team that did not concede a goal
September 28, 2026
New Russian ambassador arrives in North Korea
On arrival, Andrei Podelyshev paid tribute to Soviet and DPRK soldiers, highlighting longstanding combat ties
September 26, 2026
