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Activists urge Seoul to condemn North Korea’s human rights abuses at UN
South Korea says it is still weighing whether to co-sponsor a Human Rights Council resolution on DPRK abuses
March 25, 2026
Ukraine says it’s weighing protections for captured North Korean soldiers
Kyiv indicates it has not reached a final decision on whether to forcibly repatriate two POWs who fought for Russia
March 24, 2026
Pit Heltmann: Diplomacy in North Korea before the world shut down
Former German ambassador shares insights from Pyongyang, while NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses latest SPA session
March 24, 2026
North Koreans who lived near nuke test site show signs of radiation exposure
Researchers caution they have not established a direct link to nuclear tests, noting other causes cannot be ruled out
March 23, 2026
Kim Yo Jong says North Korea has ‘no reason’ to hold summit with Japan
Leader’s sister spurns Takaichi, who told Trump she’d like to meet Kim Jong Un to resolve abduction issue
March 23, 2026
North Korean delegations for disability rights, disaster response visit China
Educational exchanges come as DPRK promotes disability policy reform and faces repeated flooding at home
March 23, 2026
Trump pledged ‘full support’ on resolving North Korea abductee issue, Japan says
Takaichi says after White House meeting that she expressed her ‘strong desire’ to meet Kim Jong Un to discuss the issue
March 20, 2026
North Korea touts new homes for Ukraine war widows and 99% election turnout
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Kim Jong Un planting trees and inspecting drills to Cuba ties
March 20, 2026
New tribunal could prosecute North Korean officials over Ukraine war: Experts
EU-backed event promotes Seoul’s participation in effort to hold DPRK and Russia accountable for invasion
March 19, 2026
Lawmakers urge Seoul to stop China from repatriating North Korean detainee
South Korean foreign minister pledges ‘best’ efforts after defector requests info on his mother held in China
March 17, 2026
