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US-ROK fighter drills continue despite North Korea’s past objections
The Buddy Squadron exercise includes F-16, F-35A and FA-50 fighters after allies reduced annual frequency
July 15, 2026
Lee calls for peace in event recognizing North Korean defectors’ plight, success
The ROK president referred to defectors as 'North Korean-born citizens,' a term adopted by the Unification Ministry
July 14, 2026
Xi Jinping’s top ideology architect to visit North Korea: state media
Wang Huning, ‘tutor to three emperors,’ has shaped the ideological doctrine of Chinese leaders for generations
July 14, 2026
North Korean defector arrivals ticks up but remains historically low
Seoul recorded 43 arrivals from January to March, compared to more than 1,000 annually before the pandemic
July 13, 2026
ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea
The sailor, a junior enlisted service member, was not wearing a life jacket when his body was recovered
July 13, 2026
North Koreans street cleaners too expensive to hire, Russian mayor claims
Official says North Koreans wouldn’t agree to $700 salary, so he opted to hire workers from Africa instead
July 13, 2026
Seoul seeks North Korea’s help after sailor goes missing at sea
ROK soldier goes missing near inter-Korean maritime border in the East Sea, could have drifted North, Seoul says
July 12, 2026
North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary
Cabinet chief Pak Thae Song’s talks with Xi came a day before the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ military pact
July 10, 2026
Spain rejects claims Russian freighter carried nuclear sub parts to North Korea
Defense minister says Ursa Major cargo was for a Russian icebreaker and that no authority has linked sinking to attack
July 10, 2026
South Korea watches for North Korea dam release after heavy rain near border
Emergency alerts sent to residents in Yeoncheon and Paju as Imjin River water levels rise during monsoon season
July 10, 2026
