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North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism
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North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism

Federal court holds Pyongyang and Tehran jointly liable for supporting groups linked to attacks targeting Americans

North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim September 15, 2026
North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 women’s soccer win
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North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 women’s soccer win

Bangladesh failed to register a single shot during the match, as opposed to the DPRK’s 21 attempts.

North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 women’s soccer win
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung September 15, 2026
Kim Jong Un vows firm support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war before election
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Kim Jong Un vows firm support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war before election

DPRK leader responded to Vladimir Putin’s message congratulating North Korea on its 78th founding anniversary

Kim Jong Un vows firm support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war before election
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin September 15, 2026
Swiss firm denies North Korea’s claim it operates office in Pyongyang
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Swiss firm denies North Korea’s claim it operates office in Pyongyang

DPRK trade portal says Swiss firm helps certify exports, but firm says notion of corporate presence is inaccurate

Swiss firm denies North Korea’s claim it operates office in Pyongyang
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll September 14, 2026
Seoul plans to donate medical equipment to one of North Korea’s major hospitals
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Seoul plans to donate medical equipment to one of North Korea’s major hospitals

Unification Ministry plans to donate ‘immediately if the North responds positively,’ a spokesperson said.

Seoul plans to donate medical equipment to one of North Korea’s major hospitals
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim September 14, 2026
North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia
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North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia

Russian tourism association says travelers will have to rely on organized bus tours set to open by the end of 2026

North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin September 14, 2026
North Korea launched several missiles and drones in ‘concentrated’ attack drill
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North Korea launched several missiles and drones in ‘concentrated’ attack drill

Pyongyang says Saturday missile test involved five weapon systems, vows further testing

North Korea launched several missiles and drones in ‘concentrated’ attack drill
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 14, 2026
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military
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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military

The missiles were fired off from the Wonsan area on the east coast and detected at 5:20 a.m. KST

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin September 12, 2026
Korean language becoming increasingly different between North, South Korea
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Korean language becoming increasingly different between North, South Korea

Of the 213,771 words that were in North and South Korean dictionaries in 2007, 8.8% of them are now spelled differently.

Korean language becoming increasingly different between North, South Korea
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim September 11, 2026
Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure
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Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure

Vice defense minister dismisses calls for tactical nukes while government promises firm response along the border.

Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park September 11, 2026