Kim Yo Jong threatens restart of North Korean loudspeakers amid border tensions
Leader’s sister accuses South Korean military of firing at DPRK troops and blaring warnings in DMZ
October 19, 2026
How South Koreans weigh the costs of unification with North Korea
Research suggests citizens aren’t clear on what unification or peaceful coexistence entail, complicating policy debates
October 19, 2026
Suspected North Korean mine found in South Korean county, fourth this month
ROK military says marines safely detonated anti-personnel landmine that washed ashore near inter-Korean border
October 19, 2026
US commander’s remarks on extent of South Korean territory draw fire in Seoul
Allies move to limit fallout after Brunson appeared to deny ROK territorial claims to areas under North Korean control
October 19, 2026
ROK kicks off exercise on countering North Korea, postponed drills with US
Two joint drills that Trump cut from Ulchi Freedom Shield in August will run alongside South Korea’s Hoguk exercise
October 19, 2026
North Korea-China trade soared to $300M last month ahead of bridge opening: Data
Monthly total marks highest since April and comes amid push to boost cooperation following Xi-Kim summit
October 19, 2026
North Korea tests new high-precision AI-equipped torpedo: State media
Test comes amid a flurry of missile launches from Pyongyang in recent weeks
October 17, 2026
Belarus belatedly opens embassy in North Korea: Minsk
Following months-long opening delay, Minsk has not yet named an ambassador
October 17, 2026
On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea
Trending posts voice hope for resumption of tourism, though some locals express doubt about impact on border economy
North Korean media focuses on party anniversary, while hiding missile launches
A recap of everything in state media, from the fall harvest and a journalists’ union to a celebration of Russia ties
October 16, 2026
