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Takaichi renews pledge to seek summit with Kim Jong Un after election win
Japanese leader says she’ll use ‘every means’ to resolve issue of North Korea’s abduction of Japanese nationals
February 17, 2026
Puppies and PC games: Kim Jong Un promotes ‘modern’ living at housing ceremony
North Korean leader claims victory in 5-year project to build over 50K homes across capital’s new skyscraper streets
February 17, 2026
Martyn Williams: How digital tech strengthens North Korean state control
Tech specialist discusses how the DPRK’s embrace of smartphone apps, 4G and more is reshaping life in the country
February 17, 2026
Kim Jong Un moves families of Ukraine war dead into new housing complex
Daughter joins leader at opening for Saeppyol Street, a key project for managing public opinion around Russia deployment
February 16, 2026
Why the US blocked humanitarian aid to North Korea, then reversed course
Approval of sanctions exemptions reportedly came after Seoul appealed to US, though potential impact remains uncertain
February 11, 2026
Epstein files, North Korean POWs and the looming Party Congress
NK News reporters discuss North Korea mentions in Epstein’s emails and plans to hold the congress in late February
February 10, 2026
Ukraine has legal obligation not to repatriate North Korean POWs: UN envoy
Elizabeth Salmón also says human rights should at the center of negotiations with Pyongyang, visiting Seoul for talks
February 6, 2026
‘New developments’ on North Korea likely in next few days, Seoul official says
But reported remarks during ROK foreign minister’s visit to Washington downplay possibility of US-DPRK diplomacy
February 6, 2026
Poor North Koreans face harsher penalties for watching K-dramas: Report
Amnesty International highlights how culture of bribery shapes legal enforcement, citing new defector testimony
February 5, 2026
North Korea appears to give veiled response to human rights lawsuit in Japan
Testimony of migrant from Japan appears days after Tokyo court finds Pyongyang deceived victims into immigrating
February 5, 2026
