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Trump appears to cast doubt on prospects for meeting Kim Jong Un next month
US president says he doesn’t know if he’ll meet North Korean leader when he visits China, despite previous optimism
October 20, 2026
Swiss delegation visits North Korea to prepare launch of first diplomatic office
New political office will replace former humanitarian mission in Pyongyang, while reporting to embassy in Beijing
October 20, 2026
Kim Yo Jong threatens restart of North Korean loudspeakers amid border tensions
Leader’s sister accuses South Korean military of firing at DPRK troops and blaring warnings in DMZ
October 19, 2026
US commander’s remarks on extent of South Korean territory draw fire in Seoul
Allies move to limit fallout after Brunson appeared to deny ROK territorial claims to areas under North Korean control
October 19, 2026
ROK kicks off exercise on countering North Korea, postponed drills with US
Two joint drills that Trump cut from Ulchi Freedom Shield in August will run alongside South Korea’s Hoguk exercise
October 19, 2026
North Korea-China trade soared to $300M last month ahead of bridge opening: Data
Monthly total marks highest since April and comes amid push to boost cooperation following Xi-Kim summit
October 19, 2026
Belarus belatedly opens embassy in North Korea: Minsk
Following months-long opening delay, Minsk has not yet named an ambassador
October 17, 2026
North Korean media focuses on party anniversary, while hiding missile launches
A recap of everything in state media, from the fall harvest and a journalists’ union to a celebration of Russia ties
October 16, 2026
Ukraine blames smuggling scheme on man tied to North Korea-Russia arms sales
Kyiv did not identify Eastern European ‘arms baron’ who has allegedly been sanctioned for aiding Pyongyang
October 16, 2026
North Korea, China officially open long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge
Trucks cross in both directions at opening ceremony for four-lane roadway connecting Sinuiju and Dandong
