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South Korea calls for dialogue to secure return of detainees held by North Korea
Seoul says suspension of inter-Korean talks remains an obstacle to freeing six ROK nationals held on espionage charges
December 4, 2025
Russia-North Korea talks likely focused on resources and energy, photos suggest
NK News identifies key Russian energy, resources and construction officials at recent bilateral commission meeting
December 4, 2025
North Korean firm eyeing construction of meat plant in Russia, officials say
Ragwon Corporation’s potential partnership with Kaluga region near Moscow would likely violate sanctions
December 3, 2025
US, ROK officials agree to coordinate closely to restart talks with North Korea
Meeting in Washington comes as Trump prepares to visit China next year, after failing to meet Kim Jong Un in October
December 3, 2025
Lee says he wishes he could apologize to North Korea for Yoon’s drone incursion
But South Korean president says it’s politically difficult to issue apology at press event one year after martial law
December 3, 2025
North Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2025
December 3, 2025
Pursuing nukes would transform Seoul into ‘second North Korea,’ officials warn
President Lee Jae-myung also raises possibility Yoon administration intentionally provoked DPRK with military balloons
December 2, 2025
Russia using North Korean shells for vintage Cold War-era tanks, photos suggest
Expert says 100mm rounds resemble DPRK munitions for T-55, a sign Moscow is relying more on its ally amid shortages
December 2, 2025
Chinese Embassy promotes resumption of North Korea-China postal service
Reception of letter via of overland mail link comes amid continuing normalization of cross-border ties after pandemic
December 2, 2025
North Korean hotel offers guests karaoke tunes on South Korean machine
Use of device at popular hotel for foreign visitors comes even as country cracks down on spread of ROK culture
December 1, 2025
