Foreign Relations
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North Korea is applying lessons from Ukraine war to reinforce nuclear coercion
Asymmetric weapons like drones create new vulnerabilities, sowing doubt in Seoul and Tokyo about US extended deterrence
September 23, 2025
North Korean workers in Russia subject to slavery-like conditions: Report
Study finds sanctions have made labor dispatches more exploitive, arguing a legal employment path can protect workers
September 22, 2025
Belief that South Korea needs foreign troops reflects ‘submissive mindset’: Lee
President denies troop shortfall against North Korea, stressing need for ‘self-reliant defense’ despite US-ROK alliance
September 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un sends his clearest signal yet that he’s ready to meet Trump again
North Korean leader’s speech ahead of Trump’s trip to APEC could set the stage for another encounter at Panmunjom
September 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un says he’s open to talks if US discards ‘denuclearization obsession’
North Korean leader recalls ‘good memories’ of Donald Trump but insists he will ‘never, ever’ give up weapons
September 22, 2025
North Korean vice foreign minister to attend UN General Assembly: Source
Kim Son Gyong set to lead delegation to New York this month, marking highest-level official DPRK has sent since 2018
September 19, 2025
China says stance on North Korean denuclearization ‘remains unchanged’: Seoul
South Korean foreign minister relays position after Beijing omits nuclear issue from readouts on recent talks
September 19, 2025
Sinking imports drive down North Korea-China trade for third straight month
Expert attributes August slowdown to local demand and possibly cooler ties, though exchange remains above 2024 levels
September 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un praises new greenhouse farm as a ‘treasure island’ for local economy
An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s visit to border project, Hiroshima victims and China trip propaganda
September 19, 2025
Lee endorses limited sanctions relief if North Korea halts nuclear program
South Korean leader says pressure and ‘all or nothing’ approach will only push Pyongyang to expand its arsenal
September 18, 2025
