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South Korea suspends JSA tours amid speculation about Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting
US president set to visit ROK from Oct. 29-30 after expressing interesting in meeting North Korean leader this year
October 20, 2025
Russia says it will help North Korea modernize outdated power plants
But Moscow subsequently retracts announcement, possibly reflecting political sensitivities ahead of Putin-Trump talks
October 20, 2025
North Korea-China trade surges to six-year high on heels of Kim-Xi summit
Rising imports and exports drive September exchanges to $271M in the latest sign of warming ties
October 20, 2025
Seoul downplays reports of defense ties between Indonesia and North Korea
Arms agency says there’s no confirmation as Jakarta denies deal, amid concerns ROK partner could provide tech to DPRK
October 17, 2025
Book review: Stories from North and South Korea confront specter of ‘US empire’
Anchored by DPRK war tales, ‘Islands Ablaze’ explores Koreans who resist evil Yankees, or seek to benefit from US power
October 17, 2025
North Korea kicks off light industry expo showcasing new phones, LEGO knockoffs
An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang product promotions, Kim’s letter to Xi, party congress propaganda and more
October 17, 2025
Where North Korea-China ties are headed after a flurry of high-level diplomacy
Beijing appears intent to reassert influence to offset Moscow, but symbolism is likely to trump substantive cooperation
October 17, 2025
North Korean troops flying drones into Ukraine to support Russian strikes: Kyiv
Ukrainian military says DPRK reconnaissance operations, while based in Kursk, extend beyond Russian territory
October 17, 2025
Bloody letters, violent art: Russia’s new tribute to North Korea war ties
History exhibition in Moscow embraces DPRK propaganda linking cooperation against Ukraine to fight with colonial Japan
October 16, 2025
China has forcibly repatriated over 400 North Koreans since last year: Report
Human Rights Watch says actions violate principle of non-refoulment, with UN warning that those sent back face torture
October 16, 2025
