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North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2026
June 3, 2026
Top US diplomat consults with Seoul on North Korea, nuclear submarines
Undersecretary of State Allison Hooker visits South Korea for three days of talks on allied cooperation
June 3, 2026
North Korean, Russian military medics sharing know-how from Ukraine war: Doctor
Russian surgeon says the DPRK has been a ‘key helper,’ highlighting ongoing medical exchanges between two sides
June 3, 2026
North Korea lambasts US commander for calling South a ‘dagger’ aimed at China
Commentary says Gen. Brunson’s comments reflect US use of ROK as geopolitical tool for regional ‘hegemony’
June 3, 2026
Chinese cargo plane flies to North Korea amid reports of imminent Xi visit
Round-trip flight raises possibility of advanced preparations for summit, though Beijing has not confirmed trip
June 3, 2026
Belarusian autocrat Lukashenko says Kim Jong Un is ‘not a dictator’
Leader boasts of close ties with North Korean counterpart, as DPRK officials visit for talks on healthcare cooperation
June 2, 2026
How Xi Jinping could use a second trip to North Korea to reassert influence
A summit with Kim Jong Un would show Beijing still has a stake and challenge the US, rather than revive nuclear talks
June 2, 2026
A modular missile system, warship testing and signs Xi will visit North Korea
Colin Zwirko unpacks DPRK’s latest military developments and its efforts to expand renewable energy
June 2, 2026
Takaichi seeks ‘courageous’ summit with Kim Jong Un to resolve abduction issue
Japanese leader calls for return of all victims at rally, including those not officially recognized by Tokyo
June 1, 2026
North Korea bets on precision over mass strikes with new modular launcher
Flexible system resembling American HIMARS aligns with DPRK push to modernize military based on lessons from Ukraine
June 1, 2026
