Six North Koreans killed after train hits vehicle in Russian Far East
Authorities say they have launched criminal probe into accident in Jewish Autonomous Region
October 27, 2026
Swiss foreign minister to visit North Korea this week to open political office
Two-day trip for official opening and talks with DPRK side marks the highest-level visit by a Western official in years
October 27, 2026
Kim Jong Un’s surprise China visit and rising tensions at the DMZ
Jeongmin Kim explains Pyongyang’s diplomacy with Beijing, and the growing risk of clashes on the inter-Korean border
October 27, 2026
No summit, new bridge: What to make of Kim Jong Un’s unusual visit to Dandong
North Korean leader broke precedent by not meeting Xi, suggesting he increasingly needs China to achieve his goals
October 26, 2026
Chinese bus factory that Kim Jong Un visited has strong ties with North Korea
Huanghai vehicles have been rebranded in the DPRK before, and company appears to see new bridge as a lifeline
North Korea accuses South of fabricating DMZ land mine blast in letter to UN
Message alleging ‘sinister obstructive move’ comes after Seoul sent own letter blaming DPRK for raising border tensions
October 26, 2026
North Korean foreign minister totes $3.5K luxury handbag during China trip
Choe Son Hui and other top officials often carry expensive goods despite regime warnings against capitalist consumption
October 26, 2026
Woman entered restricted area near North Korea border, damaged fencing: Seoul
Civilian reportedly carried cutting tools and evaded capture for some 20 hours, though motive remains unknown
October 26, 2026
US court orders North Korea to pay $400M over 1968 seizure of USS Pueblo
State Department notifies DPRK’s UN mission after judge awarded $3.35M to each crew member over captivity
October 26, 2026
Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘inspired’ by China’s success in border city visit
Pyongyang and Beijing promote joint stance against ‘U.S. aggression’ weeks before Trump visits China
October 25, 2026
