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ROK institute pushes to jump-start research on North Korea’s rare earth reserves
Prospects for cooperation appears slim amid strained ties, as Russia also eyes DPRK’s mineral resources
May 29, 2026
North Korea imports $4M worth of Russian rye wheat flour through April: Data
Russia reports the DPRK has been the fourth-largest buyer of the grain product this year
May 29, 2026
Shoigu discusses intelligence links with North Korean secret police chief
Meeting at Moscow forum comes as Ri Chang Dae makes first appearance as chief of new State Intelligence Bureau
May 29, 2026
Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site
Complaint filed with prosecutors' office alleges unification minister disclosed confidential information
May 29, 2026
Singapore’s top diplomat briefs Seoul officials on his North Korea visit
Balakrishnan agrees to work to promote dialogue with DPRK, though he reportedly downplayed city-state’s influence
May 29, 2026
North Korean man faces hefty fine for trying to bribe Russian cop
Sakhalin court orders man to pay 12 times the amount he offered on behalf of friend driving without license
May 28, 2026
Seoul denies OPCON transfer will lead to dissolution of joint US-ROK command
Local media claimed US raised concern about impact of transfer on command, which is charged with deterring North Korea
May 28, 2026
Singapore, North Korea pledge deeper cooperation on global issues
City-state’s foreign minister meets counterpart in Pyongyang, days before he’s set to visit South Korea
May 27, 2026
Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea
Defense minister says vessel will improve South Korea’s ability to monitor the DPRK’s submarine forces
May 27, 2026
Pro-North Korea organization in Japan nixes support for unification
Changes to Chongryon’s charter align with Kim Jong Un’s declaration that the South is a hostile, enemy state
May 27, 2026
