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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 missile chief accuses South of faking hypersonic weapon test
Seoul pushes back against claims, while experts say DPRK accusations inconsistent with available information
October 16, 2026
Ukraine blames smuggling scheme on man tied to North Korea-Russia arms sales
Kyiv did not identify Eastern European ‘arms baron’ who has allegedly been sanctioned for aiding Pyongyang
October 16, 2026
North Korean GPS jamming along border has plummeted this year, data shows
Seoul says jamming targeting South Korea has taken place on only 10 days this year, down from 248 in 2025
October 16, 2026
Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media
Open promotion of trips to Rason and Pyongyang suggest growing opening opportunities to enter DPRK despite tourism ban
‘Moving goalposts’ could make OPCON transfer impossible, Seoul official warns
Comments point to tensions over speed of process after USFK commander says North Korean threats have changed conditions
October 15, 2026
North Korea, China officially open long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge
Trucks cross in both directions at opening ceremony for four-lane roadway connecting Sinuiju and Dandong
Bosnian arms dealer gets prison time over plan to buy North Korean missiles
Justice Department says man sought to broker purchase of anti-aircraft missiles in violation of US sanctions
October 15, 2026
North Korea says it tested submarine-launched cruise missiles
Photo suggests converted missile submarine used during test-launch for first time, three years after completion
October 15, 2026
UN special envoy calls for North Korea to declare moratorium on death penalty
Elizabeth Salmón also warns about retaliation against families of North Korean POWs transferred from Ukraine to ROK
October 14, 2026
