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Kim Jong Un keeps up busy schedule amid growing inter-Korean border tensions
A recap of everything in state media, from the North Korean leader’s visit to China and a drone expo to the fall harvest
October 30, 2026
Chinese agency claims it’s organizing youth tours to North Korea’s Wonsan resort
Promotional post states first tour set for Friday, though tourism insider expresses skepticism trips will take place
US-ROK command could be ‘suboptimal’ after OPCON transfer: Ex-USFK commander
Retired Gen. Paul LaCamera suggests outcome will be result of political compromise rather than military expediency
October 28, 2026
New ‘Call of Duty’ game imagines war with North Korea, through Koreans’ eyes
Blockbuster shooter immerses players in a divided peninsula, putting them in shoes of soldiers and even the DPRK leader
October 27, 2026
Swiss foreign minister to visit North Korea this week to open political office
Two-day trip for official opening and talks with DPRK side marks the highest-level visit by a Western official in years
October 27, 2026
North Korean foreign minister totes $3.5K luxury handbag during China trip
Choe Son Hui and other top officials often carry expensive goods despite regime warnings against capitalist consumption
October 26, 2026
North Korea leaves citizens in the dark about tensions at inter-Korean border
A recap of everything in state media, from omitting Kim Yo Jong’s statements to coverage of unrest in France
October 23, 2026
North Korean athlete wins silver in table tennis at Asian Para Games
Jon Ju Hyon claims DPRK’s first para games medal in 12 years amid return to top-level competition
October 22, 2026
North Korean, Russian education chiefs agree to boost exchanges in AI
Allies also see diplomatic visits involving head of Moscow’s migration service, DPRK prosecutors
October 21, 2026
North Korean film delegation tours Chinese company known for AI videos, agents
Visit appears to signal DPRK interest in using AI tools for film and video, with two sides exploring cooperation
