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Over 70% of Americans approve defending South Korea in war against North: Poll
Only 17% of respondents say Trump and Kim Jong Un should not meet under any circumstances, according to survey
October 9, 2026
Seoul’s envoy recall over North Korean POW spat draws backlash in Ukraine, ROK
Kyiv says it remains open to dialogue, while South Korean opposition slams recall as counter to national interest
October 9, 2026
South Korea tests hypersonic missile for first time, weeks after North
Experts say prestige capability could keep Seoul’s arsenal ahead of DPRK efforts to bolster air defenses
October 9, 2026
North Korean smartphone stops working when taken to South, Chinese blogger says
Jindallae 12 reportedly became stuck in reboot loop, raising questions about controls built into device
Suspected North Korean land mine washes ashore on South Korean island
Discovery comes weeks after explosion of presumed DPRK mine injured ROK soldiers in southern part of DMZ
October 9, 2026
US again labels North Korea among world’s worst human traffickers
State Department highlights DPRK’s confiscation of overseas workers’ wages, use of forced labor in annual report
October 9, 2026
South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW spat
Move comes after Seoul accused Kyiv of violating confidentiality deal by publicly disclosing POW transfer
October 8, 2026
US nonprofit cleared to send medical equipment for North Korean children
UN grants sanctions waver for $107K shipment of rehabilitation and therapeutic supplies to Rason hospital
October 8, 2026
ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’
JCS says it plans to strengthen surveillance in DMZ, including with AI, as DPRK accelerates border fortifications
October 8, 2026
Ukraine denies it apologized to Seoul over North Korean POW row
Kyiv says it only expressed ‘regret’ over dispute, which it attributed to differences over confidentiality terms
October 8, 2026
