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North Korean construction near border is ‘civil,’ not armistice breach: UNC
After ROK allegations, US-led command says DPRK activities are defensive in nature and restricted to the northern side
June 25, 2026
Russia sends Ebola testing kits to North Korea amid new Africa outbreak
The shipment of an unspecified quantity of test kits comes amid wide-ranging health care cooperation between the allies
June 25, 2026
Chinese kids set to visit UK-sanctioned North Korean Songdowon camp: tour firm
Potential trip comes after DPRK recalled its British ambassador over designation and Kim-Xi pledged to boost exchanges
June 25, 2026
North Korea tightens control of local market prices since pandemic: report
Marketplaces widely set their own prices until around 2020, a journalist said
June 24, 2026
Lee visits island North Korea shelled, calls for deterrent to ‘overwhelm’ enemy
ROK president was briefed on Chinese ships near disputed maritime border but did not address Pyongyang’s NLL claims
June 24, 2026
South Korean court denies jury trial for Pyongyang-born woman seeking return
Kim Ryon-hui says her case is about family separation, but remains barred from leaving South Korea amid trial
June 24, 2026
North Korean soldier taken into custody from inter-Korean border
The lone soldier reportedly expressed an intent to defect to South Korea, according to local media
June 24, 2026
Kim Jong Un commissions North Korea’s largest warship, vows naval expansion
DPRK leader pledges to build new naval bases, alongside two large warships per year for nuclear-armed fleet
June 24, 2026
North Korean UNESCO official removed from Jeju Forum speaker lineup
Chang Gwang Chol was initially slated for the discussion panel on education before being replaced
June 23, 2026
Jeju governor-elect proposes table tennis diplomacy with North Korea
Wi Seong-gon says East Asia tournament could help rebuild trust through non-political cooperation
June 23, 2026
