Foreign Relations
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How North Korea gave citizens a one-sided view of alleged ROK drone intrusions
A recap of everything in state media this week, from partial coverage of drone news to Kim Jong Un’s reduced visibility
January 16, 2026
Over 100K South Koreans separated from family in North Korea have died: Data
Total crossed into six figures following 292 deaths in December, as time runs out for inter-Korean reunions
January 15, 2026
What’s next for North Korea-Venezuela ties after Maduro’s capture
Gabriela Bernal and Camilo Aguirre Torrini discuss how Pyongyang will deal with losing one of its only allies in region
January 15, 2026
Why claims of North Korea-Russia cybercrime collaboration are likely overblown
Researcher says the real threat is Moscow’s support for IT workers, who now finance DPRK arms shipments for Ukraine war
January 14, 2026
Prosecutors seek death penalty for Yoon for martial law, inciting North Korea
Special counsel asks South Korean court for maximum legal punishment, though actual execution is highly unlikely
January 14, 2026
Russia raises quota for North Korean students eligible for free college
70% on-year increase comes as Russia brings in thousands of DPRK nationals on student visas to work illegally
January 14, 2026
Kim Yo Jong says Seoul will pay ‘unbearable price’ if drone flights don’t stop
North Korean leader’s sister rejects ROK’s ‘pitiful’ dream of engagement, demanding apology for alleged incursions
January 13, 2026
Leaders of South Korea, Japan pledge to work for North Korea’s denuclearization
Lee Jae Myung and Sanae Takaichi also stress bilateral and trilateral cooperation with the US on DPRK issues
January 13, 2026
US, partners brief UN on growing threat of North Korean cybercrime
Presentation comes 3 months after release of second report by Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team
January 13, 2026
China breaks ground on new cross-border trade park on North Korea’s doorstep
$57M facility in Dandong will process goods like wigs and textiles that have long been central to bilateral exchange
January 13, 2026
