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Kim Jong Un inspects weapons factories, calls for AI and automation upgrades
Accompanied by his sister and defense officials, DPRK leader called for powerful artillery and inspected suicide drones
September 19, 2026
South Korea will continue to help ‘create an opening’ for Trump-Kim summit: Lee
President Lee Jae Myung rejected concerns that Seoul could be sidelined if US and North Korea pursue engagement.
September 18, 2026
North Korean official rebukes US, defends nukes during international conference
North Korea's Kim Kang Il spoke at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and talked with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun
September 18, 2026
Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘more offensive’ response to US military drills in Pacific
Her statement referred to a recent naval exercise between the US, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
September 18, 2026
Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy
Stephen Biegun cites Russia ties, nuclear expansion and need for sustained diplomacy to overcome barriers to engagement
September 17, 2026
North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response
The warning invokes DPRK nuclear law, accusing Seoul and Washington of preparing to use nuclear and chemical weapons
September 17, 2026
Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’
Kim dismisses international calls for denuclearization as ‘silly talk’ and vows to maintain nuclear capabilities
September 17, 2026
North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference
Visit marks first North Korean vice minister-level delegation to Xiangshan Forum since 2019, as DPRK-China ties deepen
September 16, 2026
North Korea bars Western, Chinese visitors from Pyongyang trade fair: sources
Apparent Ebola-related restriction comes months after Pyongyang allowed foreigners to its spring fair
September 16, 2026
North Korea ordered to pay $32 million for destroying inter-Korean office
Pyongyang was also ordered to cover legal fees since Seoul filed its lawsuit in 2023.
September 16, 2026
