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Seoul’s envoy recall over North Korean POW spat draws backlash in Ukraine, ROK
Kyiv says it remains open to dialogue, while South Korean opposition slams recall as counter to national interest
October 9, 2026
South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW spat
Move comes after Seoul accused Kyiv of violating confidentiality deal by publicly disclosing POW transfer
October 8, 2026
Ukraine denies it apologized to Seoul over North Korean POW row
Kyiv says it only expressed ‘regret’ over dispute, which it attributed to differences over confidentiality terms
October 8, 2026
Russia, North Korea find signs of endangered leopards and tigers living in DPRK
The two sides agreed to cooperate in the search and protection of the rare big cats, a Russian reserve says
October 7, 2026
Prankster appears to hack voicemail of North Korea’s UN mission to mock country
Calls to listed number for New York office direct to profane recording that ridicules food shortages
October 7, 2026
North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report
Increasing number of fake Western components in DPRK weapons points to effectiveness of sanctions controls
October 6, 2026
Russia to bankroll $730K in training fees for North Korean first responders
From 2027-2031, Russia will cover the bill for rescue training in areas like drones and mountainous operations
October 5, 2026
North Korean, Taliban military officials hold talks at Russian war games
DPRK, Afghanistan among observers at Center-2026 drills featuring 47K troops and arms expo
October 5, 2026
Russia envoy arrives, DPRK hackers strike and North Korean POWs reach ROK
Anton Sokolin and Shreyas Reddy break down diplomacy, cybercrime and the growing dispute between Seoul and Kyiv
October 1, 2026
Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge
Experts expect the long-delayed bridge to bring economic gains to China and North Korea, as they forge ties with Russia
October 1, 2026
