Leadership
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Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile tests from new warship on west coast
North Korean leader reiterates firm nuclear stance and says 4th destroyer under construction
April 14, 2026
Putin, Lukashenko discuss trilateral cooperation with North Korea in phone call
Talks could point to plans to deepen military ties over Ukraine war and follow Belarusian leader’s trip to Pyongyang
April 13, 2026
Kim Jong Un vows support for China ‘realizing’ territorial policy on Taiwan
North Korean leader and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi discuss expanding ties at Pyongyang meeting
April 11, 2026
North Korea and China’s top diplomats hold talks in Pyongyang
Two sides agree to celebrate anniversary of mutual defense pact but reveal few details about discussions
April 10, 2026
Belarus says it will open embassy in North Korea by August
Lukashenko called for establishing a mission last month following summit with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang
April 9, 2026
Trump could meet Kim Jong Un for summit this fall: Former US official
Fred Fleitz says US is unlikely to abandon denuclearization and should demand North Korea stop supplying arms to Russia
April 8, 2026
Seoul plans to replace troops on North Korea border with AI-based systems
Defense minister says military will cut front-line personnel by three-quarters, amid growing manpower shortages
April 8, 2026
North Korean vice economic minister to serve as new ambassador to Belarus
Ji Kyong Su previously helped manage Russia relations and takes up new role amid push to strengthen ties with Minsk
April 8, 2026
North Korea bats down Seoul’s ‘dream’ of inter-Korean thaw after rare praise
Senior DPRK official says South Korea remains ‘most hostile’ enemy despite Kim Yo Jong’s compliment for ROK president
April 8, 2026
North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026
Lack of progress at Munchon location means destroyer may have to operate out of ill-equipped ports
April 8, 2026
