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North Korea to face off against South in soccer rematch at Asian Games
North and South Korea drawn into same group as Bangladesh and Myanmar for September tournament in Japan
July 27, 2026
Heavy rain falls on North Korea as state media remains quiet on potential damage
A recap of everything in state media this week, from inclement weather forecasts to pre-Victory Day messages
July 24, 2026
North Korea discharged water from border dam after heavy rain, Seoul says
Release of water from Hwanggang Dam was detected by satellite, South Korea's Environment Ministry said
July 21, 2026
North Korea spotlights China bilateral ties and women’s loyalty drive
A recap of everything in state media this week, from high-level diplomacy with Beijing to the Women’s Union congress
July 17, 2026
How a rare public purge spotlights Kim Jong Un’s struggle to root out corruption
Experts say downfall of senior military official exposes limits of tackling graft in a system built on loyalty and fear
July 14, 2026
North Korea reviews first-half economy as coal sector takes center stage
A recap of everything in state media this week, from mining town modernization and production targets to diplomacy
July 3, 2026
Kim Jong Un vows military buildup as North Korea marks Korean War anniversary
A recap of everything in state media, from missile tests and mine modernization to farming campaigns and heat warnings
June 26, 2026
North Korea marks 2nd anniversary of mutual defense pact with Russia
A recap of everything in state media, from criticism of Ukrainian ‘neo-Nazis’ and World Cup coverage to Disability Day
June 19, 2026
North Korea reveals major bus crush caused over 20 casualties
Rare state media report on an accident offers few details, instead praising the emergency response
June 19, 2026
North Korea slams calls for its denuclearization in series of weekend statements
Pyongyang disparages Seoul’s inter-Korean policy as ‘peace mask,’ claims US-ROK defense ties are threatening region
June 15, 2026
