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Kim Jong Un marks military anniversary with frontline visit, mortar contest
North Korean leader stresses combat readiness during April 25 events tied to guerrilla legacy
April 26, 2026
Search to begin for last Australian soldier missing in the South from Korean War
The remains of all but one of the 29 Australian soldiers killed in the Battle of Gapyeong were recovered
April 24, 2026
Sayaka Chatani: How pro-North Korea communities took root in Japan
Expert examines Chongryon’s evolution and ideology, as NK News’ Jooheon Kim talks developments in DPRK-Japan ties
April 21, 2026
Seoul to repatriate Chinese remains from Korean War at first ceremony in 3 years
South Korea says handover promotes ‘neighborly’ ties with China, which fought alongside North Korea in the war
April 21, 2026
South Korean man acquitted of praising North Korea, 34 years after his death
Court finds authorities forced his confession, after Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommended a retrial
April 13, 2026
How a South Korean helped pave the way for North Korea’s soccer success
Kim Kyung-sung has trained DPRK athletes and pushed sports diplomacy for decades, but at a cost back home
April 10, 2026
Jonathan Cheng: The Christian roots of North Korea’s personality cult
Author discusses how religion shaped the DPRK’s system, while NK News’ Chad O’Carroll talks DMZ airspace incident
April 7, 2026
US, South Korea begin search for aircraft that went missing during Korean War
Three American military planes all crashed off east coast in 1952 amid active fighting against North Korea
April 6, 2026
Longtime North Korean representative to Olympics dies at 87
Chang Ung played key role in driving inter-Korean sports exchanges over more than two decades on Olympic committee
April 2, 2026
Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes
President calls for easing tensions and advancing peace at annual event where his predecessors condemned DPRK aggression
March 27, 2026
