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Kim Jong Un keeps up busy schedule amid growing inter-Korean border tensions
A recap of everything in state media, from the North Korean leader’s visit to China and a drone expo to the fall harvest
October 30, 2026
Border city casts doubt on reports North Korea testing loudspeakers
Paju official suggests local mistook other noises for broadcasts, after they said they heard ‘ghost sounds’
October 29, 2026
Overseas North Korean workers linked to Russia’s military supply chain: Report
Investigators traced a complex network of Russian firms and DPRK entities using student visas to bring in workers
October 29, 2026
Dandong residents caught off guard by restrictions during Kim Jong Un’s visit
Locals reported disruptive road closures and residential lockdowns on social media, though posts have since disappeared
October 27, 2026
North Korea leaves citizens in the dark about tensions at inter-Korean border
A recap of everything in state media, from omitting Kim Yo Jong’s statements to coverage of unrest in France
October 23, 2026
UN experts raise concern about fates of forcibly repatriated North Koreans
Statement says those sent back from China face arbitrary detention and violence, calling for DPRK to reveal whereabouts
October 22, 2026
North Korean, Russian prosecutors sign deal on combating terrorism, smuggling
Update to 2024 agreement highlights allies’ continuing cooperation in law enforcement
October 22, 2026
North Korean athlete wins silver in table tennis at Asian Para Games
Jon Ju Hyon claims DPRK’s first para games medal in 12 years amid return to top-level competition
October 22, 2026
Ex-ROK officials get suspended sentences over North Koreans’ forced repatriation
Moon administration officials avoid jail over 2019 return of DPRK fishermen, despite ruling that they abused authority
October 21, 2026
North Korean, Russian education chiefs agree to boost exchanges in AI
Allies also see diplomatic visits involving head of Moscow’s migration service, DPRK prosecutors
October 21, 2026
