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Kang Kyung-wha takes up post as ROK envoy to US amid push for North Korea talks
Former foreign minister, who played key role in 2018-19 diplomacy with Pyongyang, pledges to strengthen alliance
October 7, 2025
Australia deploys patrol aircraft to monitor North Korea’s maritime smuggling
P-8A Poseidon operating out of Okinawa to track Pyongyang’s sanctions evasion through ship-to-ship transfers
October 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un denounces ‘dangerous’ US nuclear moves with eye on potential talks
Experts say arms expo speech drives home that denuclearization is off the table, while taking aim at US recon assets
October 6, 2025
Rise of Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ heralds hardline shift to countering North Korea
Sanae Takaichi has pushed militarization and downplayed WWII atrocities, setting up potential clashes with both Koreas
October 6, 2025
Trump suggested NATO ‘join’ US in countering North Korea: Former NATO chief
Jens Stoltenberg says he told US president at 2017 meeting that member states wouldn’t support bombing DPRK
October 6, 2025
Russian government jet flies to North Korea, a week before military parade
Presidential fleet’s Tu-204-300 airliner has transported top officials to Pyongyang in past, hinting at high-level visit
October 3, 2025
US, ROK agree to expand drone cooperation as North Korea doubles down on UAVs
US secretary of the army and South Korean defense chief discuss role of drones in ‘modern warfare’ at meeting in Seoul
October 3, 2025
North Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 30, 2025
October 3, 2025
Cashing in on the crown: North Korea’s foray into British royal memorabilia
Newly released archives reveal how the DPRK capitalized on a royal wedding through commemorative stamps and coins
October 3, 2025
Laotian leader to visit North Korea for Oct. 10 party anniversary: State media
Ahead of expected parade, Thongloun Sisoulith becomes first world leader confirmed to attend a DPRK event in 7 years
October 2, 2025
