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North Korea’s drone allegations, Seoul’s denial and the Lee-Xi summit in China
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses whether South Korea sent UAVs into the North and, if not, who could be responsible
January 13, 2026
War of words: How to evaluate North Korean claims of another ROK drone incursion
Civilian action appears most likely, but limited evidence means false flag and third-party operations can’t be ruled out
January 12, 2026
North Korea threatens response to drone incursions, rejects Seoul’s denial
Kim Yo Jong says South Korea responsible for drone intrusion regardless of civilian or military origin
January 11, 2026
North Korea accuses South of sending drones to surveil sensitive military sites
Seoul denies accusations and any intent to escalate tensions, ordering investigation into possible civilian involvement
January 10, 2026
Lee says he asked China’s Xi to act as a mediator with North Korea
South Korean president confirms summit talks covered denuclearization despite lack of mention in official readouts
January 7, 2026
Lee, Xi agree on restarting North Korea talks but don’t mention denuclearization
Leaders discussed need to explore ‘creative approaches’ to ease peninsula tensions during Beijing summit, Seoul says
January 6, 2026
US ‘decapitation strike’ on North Korea unlikely despite Maduro success: Expert
Park Won-gon says US operation in Venezuela will aggravate Kim Jong Un’s anxieties and strengthen ‘obsession’ with nukes
January 5, 2026
Lee Jae Myung to seek China’s support on North Korea during upcoming visit: Wi
Seoul’s top security adviser voices hope that ROK president’s talks with Xi Jinping will help reduce peninsula tensions
January 2, 2026
Lee Jae Myung frames peace with North Korea as key to long-term economic growth
In New Year’s address, South Korean leader vows to support US-DPRK dialogue and work to ease inter-Korean tensions
January 1, 2026
Seoul says it will seek to confirm status of separated families in North Korea
Unification ministry stresses need to resume exchanges as separated family members age, amid silence from Pyongyang
December 31, 2025
