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Pending legislation on DMZ access ‘completely at odds’ with armistice, UNC says
South Korea’s unification minister has demanded access to the fortified area for peaceful purposes
January 29, 2026
ROK military kicks off preparatory meetings for wartime control transfer
Senior military officials will meet every quarter, rather than once a year, to assess progress
January 28, 2026
Seoul says its discussing possible transfer of North Korean POWs from Ukraine
Statement follows TV documentary in which DPRK soldiers who fought for Russia expressed desire to defect
January 27, 2026
Russia upgrading customs security at North Korea crossing to fight smuggling
Manufacturer says new X-ray machines will improve detection of contraband amid growing commercial exchanges
January 27, 2026
Takaichi calls North Korea a ‘nuclear-armed state,’ emphasizing threats to Japan
But her government walks back remarks at election debate, which run counter to official policy
January 27, 2026
Japanese court orders North Korea to pay damages for deceiving migrants
Ruling finds DPRK liable for $570K for luring people from Japan on false promises under ‘Paradise on Earth’ scheme
January 27, 2026
US spy plane flies apparent mission to surveil North Korea amid Colby’s visit
Flight data shows RC-135U making several loops across South Korea before returning to US base in Okinawa
January 27, 2026
North Korea’s parade and Party Congress prep, plus personnel purges
NK News’ Chad O’ Carroll explores why the DPRK still hasn’t held the congress, the two Koreas’ influence ops and more
January 27, 2026
New US defense strategy warns of North Korean threats, omits denuclearization
First National Defense Strategy of Trump’s second term places onus on South Korea to deter Pyongyang
January 26, 2026
US should send special envoy to North Korea, Seoul’s prime minister says
Kim Min-seok says he made proposal after JD Vance asked for advice on how to improve ties with Pyongyang
January 26, 2026
