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North Korea’s soccer team loses to nemesis Japan in U-20 Women’s Asian Cup final
Despite dominating the regional competition, defending champion North Korea was unable to defeat a resolute Japan
April 20, 2026
Hackers used North Korea as bait for attacks on Russian firms: Report
Moscow-based cybersecurity firm ties phishing attacks against Russian businesses to pro-Ukrainian hacktivist group
April 20, 2026
North Korea fires ‘multiple’ suspected ballistic missiles: Seoul, Tokyo
Sunday launch from North Korea’s main submarine construction hub may hint at advances in nuclear submarine project
April 19, 2026
South Korea mum on report alleging US withholding intel over minister remarks
The Unification Minister previously raised the existence of a purported North Korean nuclear enrichment facility
April 17, 2026
Celebrations galore during North Korea’s ‘Day of the Sun’ holiday
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Kim Il Sung’s birth anniversary celebrations to artillery drills
April 17, 2026
North Korea’s abductions, nukes must be addressed together: Ex-Japanese diplomat
In interview, Mitoji Yabunaka recalls receiving false remains from Pyongyang and discusses the need to build trust
April 17, 2026
Major Russian airline says it has received OK to fly over North Korea
S7 Airlines confirms it operates two routes that cross through DPRK airspace, avoiding detours over China
April 16, 2026
Two Americans sentenced for helping North Korean IT workers steal from US firms
Kejia and Zhenxia Wang supported scheme to defraud over 100 US firms and steal sensitive data from defense contractors
April 16, 2026
Russian-occupied Ukrainian region discusses deepening ties with North Korea
Kherson governor meets DPRK ambassador, raises possibility of food exports and humanitarian cooperation
April 16, 2026
UN nuclear watchdog chief seeks ROK support in tackling North Korean nuke threat
IAEA’s Grossi expresses ‘deep concerns’ as Pyongyang’s unchecked nuclear arsenal expands to ‘a few dozen warheads’
April 16, 2026
