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Pyongyang streets emptied of cars on Kim Jong Il death anniversary, photos show
Images seen by NK News suggest North Korea cleared roads as part of state-enforced mourning for former leader
December 18, 2025
Seoul to seek joint inscription of taekwondo as UNESCO heritage with North Korea
Change in approach comes after DPRK submitted separate application in 2024, placing pressure on ROK to take action
December 18, 2025
Putin praises ‘brave’ North Korean troops for Kursk combat, demining operations
Russian president stresses deployment came at Kim Jong Un’s initiative, pledging support for fallen soldiers’ families
December 18, 2025
UN maritime agency makes rare visit to North Korea for shipping operations audit
IMO trip shows DPRK is willing to selectively engage global organizations that provide practical benefits, expert says
December 17, 2025
UNC reaffirms exclusive control over DMZ amid Seoul’s push to approve access
Multinational military force cites its authority under Armistice Agreement to administer border area with North Korea
December 17, 2025
North Korean government building burns down in city on China border
Satellite imagery and videos from China captured the blaze in Sinuiju, which went unreported in official media
December 17, 2025
ROK stages live-fire artillery drill from border island near North Korea
South Korea provided advance notice to DPRK about final exercise of year, which fired around 100 K9 howitzer rounds
December 17, 2025
Kim Jong Un visits father’s mausoleum to pay tribute on 14th death anniversary
State media reports North Korean leader prayed for Kim Jong Il’s ‘immortality,’ carrying forward his father’s policies
December 17, 2025
Seoul’s unification, foreign ministries clash over who takes lead on North Korea
Wi Sung-lac says South Korea will aim to speak with ‘one voice’ after unification ministry excluded from talks with US
December 16, 2025
11 North Koreans have sought asylum in Russia since 2024, official data shows
Experts voice skepticism about numbers and whether DPRK nationals can receive protection amid allies’ Ukraine war ties
December 16, 2025
