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North Korea starts celebrating Kim Jong Il’s birthday amid Party Congress prep
A recap of everything in state media this week, from army founding day and groundbreaking ceremonies to Iran ties
February 13, 2026
North Korean diplomats actively spying on close allies China, Russia: Estonia
Intelligence report warns DPRK agents also target Europe and seek sensitive military and nuclear tech
February 13, 2026
North Korea could negotiate with US if conditions are met: Seoul’s spy agency
NIS also reports Kim Jong Un’s daughter may be giving policy input, reiterating claim that she is the ruler in waiting
February 12, 2026
Russia’s Lavrov calls North Korea’s nukes the key to its prosperity
Top diplomat says Moscow opposes new UN sanctions on DPRK but will struggle to roll back existing measures
February 12, 2026
Alec Zebrick: What 2025 taught us about North Korea’s crypto strategy
Blockchain analyst outlines how DPRK groups are refining tactics and focusing on high-value targets to maximize returns
February 12, 2026
Why the US blocked humanitarian aid to North Korea, then reversed course
Approval of sanctions exemptions reportedly came after Seoul appealed to US, though potential impact remains uncertain
February 11, 2026
How Chinese TikTok turns North Korean propaganda into memes
Viral edits to pop soundtracks recast Kim Jong Un as an absurdity, reflecting dim views of DPRK but attracting censors
February 11, 2026
Seoul is reviewing its sanctions on trade with North Korea: Unification minister
Chung Dong-young welcomes UN exemption for humanitarian aid, promises to look into inter-Korean energy cooperation
February 10, 2026
Russian military jet makes brief trip to North Korea for first time this year
Allies have not revealed purpose of visit, which comes after jet flew to Abu Dhabi for peace talks with Ukraine
February 10, 2026
Epstein files, North Korean POWs and the looming Party Congress
NK News reporters discuss North Korea mentions in Epstein’s emails and plans to hold the congress in late February
February 10, 2026
