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Deepfakes of North Korean forces massing on border go viral as tensions rise
Doctored video and photo are based on real footage but make DPRK troops look more menacing, closer to South
October 27, 2026
US lifts sanctions on Chinese animation studios linked to North Korean schemes
The two firms and individual were previously blacklisted for aiding state-run SEK Studio’s illicit revenue generation
October 27, 2026
Dandong residents caught off guard by restrictions during Kim Jong Un’s visit
Locals reported disruptive road closures and residential lockdowns on social media, though posts have since disappeared
October 27, 2026
Six North Koreans killed after train hits vehicle in Russian Far East
Authorities say they have launched criminal probe into accident in Jewish Autonomous Region
October 27, 2026
Swiss foreign minister to visit North Korea this week to open political office
Two-day trip for official opening and talks with DPRK side marks the highest-level visit by a Western official in years
October 27, 2026
North Korea accuses South of fabricating DMZ land mine blast in letter to UN
Message alleging ‘sinister obstructive move’ comes after Seoul sent own letter blaming DPRK for raising border tensions
October 26, 2026
North Korean foreign minister totes $3.5K luxury handbag during China trip
Choe Son Hui and other top officials often carry expensive goods despite regime warnings against capitalist consumption
October 26, 2026
Woman entered restricted area near North Korea border, damaged fencing: Seoul
Civilian reportedly carried cutting tools and evaded capture for some 20 hours, though motive remains unknown
October 26, 2026
US court orders North Korea to pay $400M over 1968 seizure of USS Pueblo
State Department notifies DPRK’s UN mission after judge awarded $3.35M to each crew member over captivity
October 26, 2026
Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘inspired’ by China’s success in border city visit
Pyongyang and Beijing promote joint stance against ‘U.S. aggression’ weeks before Trump visits China
October 25, 2026
