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US has not given up on engaging North Korea, ROK opposition leader says
In interview, People Power Party chief urges cooperation with US and Japan, while criticizing Seoul’s approach to DPRK
April 23, 2026
US Forces Korea chief says THAAD missile defenses remain in South Korea
Comments follow reports that US relocated key system for defending against North Korea due to Iran war
April 22, 2026
North Korea, Russia hold talks on sharing intel about drug smuggling
Public security officials also discuss delegation exchange program and sharing know-how for DPRK’s police reforms
April 22, 2026
North Korea and Russia hold ceremony to link cross-border road bridge
New ‘transport artery’ scheduled for completion in mid-June and will boost DPRK-Russia trade, officials say
April 22, 2026
North Korea warns of prolonged dry spell that could threaten spring crops
Authorities issue drought alerts for multiple provinces following past struggles with food shortages
April 21, 2026
China says New Zealand plane disrupted flights on North Korea sanctions mission
Wellington denies military aircraft jeopardized flight safety during operations over Yellow Sea and East China Sea
April 21, 2026
North Korean hackers linked to $290M heist from cryptocurrency platform
Lazarus Group allegedly manipulated KelpDAO’s cross-chain bridge for biggest theft this year, weeks after $285M heist
April 21, 2026
Seoul to repatriate Chinese remains from Korean War at first ceremony in 3 years
South Korea says handover promotes ‘neighborly’ ties with China, which fought alongside North Korea in the war
April 21, 2026
Chinese locomotives run on rail lines to North Korea in apparent test
Train engines passed through border gateways without other cars, a potential step toward restoring suspended routes
April 21, 2026
Russian minister arrives in North Korea for talks on law enforcement: Moscow
Trip comes after allies reached deal last year to expand cooperation on cold cases, drugs and terrorism
April 21, 2026
