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South Koreans see US-China rivalry as bigger threat than North Korea: Poll
Survey also finds wariness of US Forces Korea involvement in Taiwan conflict and skepticism about US nuclear umbrella
June 13, 2025
Seoul to attempt repatriation of 4 North Koreans found adrift at sea last month
Unification ministry says all fishermen indicated their desire to return, though it’s unclear if DPRK will accept them
June 13, 2025
North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge
Deletion of commander and shipyard manager from state media appears linked to failed destroyer launch last month
June 13, 2025
North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized
Kim Jong Un threatens to sail new destroyers near ‘major ports’ of ‘enemy nations’ once deployed next year
June 13, 2025
Cambodian crypto market linked to North Korea still active despite US crackdown
Huione platform operating via mirror site after measures aimed at halting money laundering by DPRK cybercriminals
June 12, 2025
North Korea turns off border loudspeakers, day after South halted own broadcasts
Local and military authorities report that DPRK has stopped broadcasting noise along border in apparent reciprocal move
June 12, 2025
Seoul says it halted loudspeaker broadcasts into North Korea to ‘restore trust’
Suspension comes a week after election of Lee Jae-myung, who has blamed border loudspeakers for aggravating tensions
June 11, 2025
Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi
Xi pledges support for peninsula peace after Lee indirectly touched on North Korea issues in calls with Trump and Ishiba
June 11, 2025
Russia-North Korea trade hit ‘record’ $34M in 2024 on food and fuel: Official
Experts say minuscule figure from trade insider reflects limited commercial ties, while ignoring military cooperation
June 11, 2025
North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source
DPRK officials in New York said to have rejected letter to Kim Jong Un multiple times amid ongoing diplomatic freeze
June 11, 2025
