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What Seoul can learn from the Balkans about coexistence with North Korea
The Serbia-Kosovo relationship offers lessons on how to strengthen stability even when a conflict remains unresolved
June 17, 2026
The world should welcome Xi Jinping’s efforts to improve ties with North Korea
China’s ‘neighborhood’ diplomacy is less about building an anti-US axis than pushing for a less destabilizing DPRK
June 17, 2026
North Korean expert set to appear virtually at South Korean peace forum
UNESCO official Chang Gwang Chol, formerly of DPRK education ministry, will speak on AI at Jeju Forum later this month
June 16, 2026
Lee seeks Pope Leo’s blessing for peace with North Korea at Vatican meeting
Seoul says president invited pontiff to visit South Korea, but doesn’t say if he appealed for papal visit to Pyongyang
June 16, 2026
Yoon’s prison sentence, Xi’s North Korea visit and shifting peninsula dynamics
Chad O’Carroll and Chris Green discuss drone operation ruling and China’s evolving approach to North Korea
June 16, 2026
US imposes new restrictions on export of medical devices to North Korea
Expert says dual-use medical and lab equipment could support DPRK’s nuclear and chemical weapons programs
June 15, 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
Trump posts summit photo with Kim Jong Un before announcing Iran deal
Expert says it’s premature to suggest Trump will now turn his attention from Middle East to diplomacy with North Korea
June 15, 2026
North Korea, Vietnam hold talks on boosting law enforcement cooperation
Visit by Vietnamese security ministry delegation highlights efforts to advance ties since leaders’ talks last year
June 15, 2026
North Korea’s wall-to-wall coverage of Xi visit holds up Kim as global leader
A recap of everything in state media this week, from children’s union celebrations and summit pageantry to Russia ties
June 12, 2026
