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Ukrainian medics recall how they saved North Korean POW captured by Kyiv
One of Kyiv’s North Korean POWs was captured in early 2025 following an attempt at his own life
September 22, 2026
Russia’s Kursk to boost tourism at combat sites of North Korean soldiers
Kursk Gov. Alexander Khinshtein plans to turn underground command posts used by DPRK soldiers into tourism attractions
September 22, 2026
Cargo trucks appear to cross China-North Korea bridge after 12-year delay
Footage posted on Chinese social media showed several trucks crossing the New Yalu River Bridge.
September 22, 2026
Top diplomats of US, ROK, Japan reaffirm North Korean denuclearization goal
Cho, Rubio and Motegi press for return to dialogue as Pyongyang declares its nuclear status ‘absolute’
September 22, 2026
North Korea tested ‘new’ hypersonic missile on Sunday: State media
Kim Jong Un says weapon will create ‘headache’ for enemies as photos show SRBM with hypersonic glide vehicle
September 22, 2026
North and South Korea battle to 1-1 draw in Asian Games women’s soccer clash
A rivalry marked by lopsided results produced a closely fought contest, with both teams advancing to the quarterfinals.
September 21, 2026
‘Unidentified explosion’ near North Korean border injures 3 South Korean troops
Blast occurred during a frontline operation as North Korea continues fortifying its side of the border
September 21, 2026
North Korea’s propagandists aren’t keeping up with societal changes, Kim says
The North Korean leader called for a more aggressive campaign at a workshop for the DPRK’s propagandists.
September 21, 2026
Tokyo, Seoul rescue 3 North Korean sailors after vessels sink off Japanese coast
Patrol boats, aircraft mobilized after two vessels being towed by DPRK-flagged cargo ship en route to Wonsan went down
September 21, 2026
North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
Japanese Coast Guard announces the missiles fell shortly after launching, suggesting they were short-range missiles
September 20, 2026
