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YouTubers, K-pop defectors and Trump: The top North Korea stories of 2025
From a radioactive Russian delivery to influencers in Pyongyang, NK News revisits our best reporting from this year
December 26, 2025
Year-end special: A look back at the most compelling North Korea stories of 2025
NK News journalists share the stories that meant the most to them and offer insights into how they reported on the DPRK
December 25, 2025
North Korea almost done tearing down $37M South Korean hotel in Kumgang
Satellite imagery shows only elevator shaft remains of 12-story tower used for inter-Korean family reunions
December 24, 2025
US carries out artillery drills with new rocket system near North Korean border
‘Steel rain’ exercises highlights US drive to modernize military capabilities alongside ally South Korea
December 24, 2025
Lee orders crackdown on Chinese fishing boats in ROK waters, including near NLL
South Korean president’s directive follows reports that Chinese ships fled to North Korean waters to evade patrols
December 24, 2025
UN condemns North Korean abuses, POWs in the DPRK and inter-Korean tourism
NK News’ Jooheon Kim discusses ROK support for UN human rights resolution and plans to send a tourist ship to the DPRK
December 23, 2025
Architect of inter-Korean pact says North Korea will reciprocate if ROK restores
In interview, Choi Jong-kun urges Lee administration to reimplement 2018 military deal, warning of escalation risks
December 23, 2025
Seoul’s defense ministry to restore North Korea division supporting engagement
Decision reverses Yoon administration’s renaming of North Korea Policy Division to focus on DPRK sanctions
December 22, 2025
Lee Jae Myung orders tighter government coordination on North Korea policy
Creation of new security ministers’ meeting follows signs of discord between unification and foreign ministries
December 22, 2025
ROK has adjusted criteria for identifying North Korean border incursions: JCS
Seoul says it now refers to both South Korean military and UNC maps due to deterioration of physical markers in DMZ
December 22, 2025
