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Lee Jae Myung dismisses talk of strikes on North Korea like those on Iran
South Korean president urges focus on peace after opposition calls Iran war a ‘preview’ of conflict with Pyongyang
March 5, 2026
North Korea, Russian nukes are ‘primary existential threat’ to US: Pentagon
Elbridge Colby says US defense strategy doesn’t downplay DPRK threats, calls for allies like Seoul to step up
March 4, 2026
Lee urges North Korea to return to talks, rejects ‘unification by absorption’
South Korean president also vows to prevent future drone intrusions, days after Pyongyang denounces inter-Korean ties
March 2, 2026
Expert roundup: What the Ninth Party Congress revealed about North Korea’s plans
Analysts dissect Kim Jong Un’s message to the US, strategy for countering the South and missile-less military parade
February 26, 2026
US, South Korea to hold spring drills on countering North Korea from March 9
Freedom Shield will run for 11 days and involve some 18K personnel, while featuring training on deterring DPRK nukes
February 25, 2026
Kim Jong Un’s reelection, Kim Yo Jong’s promotion and changes at the top
NK News’ Joon Ha Park breaks down what we’ve learned through day 6 of the ongoing Ninth Party Congress
February 25, 2026
Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un on reelection as North Korea’s party leader
Chinese president expresses hope for ‘new chapter in China-DPRK friendship’ following Ninth Party Congress
February 23, 2026
Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress
North Korea appears to spotlight Russia ties and rural development, while promoting ‘new fighting strategy’ for future
February 22, 2026
North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress
Kim Jong Un leads review of ‘great transformations’ over last five years, but state media provides few specifics
February 21, 2026
Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison over martial law decree
Seoul court finds ex-president led an insurrection through his purported crackdown on alleged pro-North Korea forces
February 19, 2026
