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Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea
Minsk says the president also invited Kim Jong Un to visit during summit in Pyongyang
March 27, 2026
Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes
President calls for easing tensions and advancing peace at annual event where his predecessors condemned DPRK aggression
March 27, 2026
Opposition pounces on Seoul’s hesitation to condemn North Korean right abuses
Lawmakers urge Lee administration to back UN resolution, after a minister said DPRK would interpret move as ‘hostile’
March 27, 2026
In Belarus, Trump could find a mediator for talks with Kim Jong Un
Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea comes as US looks to invite him, suggesting he could share messages between two sides
March 27, 2026
Weapons and friendship: How Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea echoed Putin’s
Pageantry for Belarusian president made clear Kim Jong Un views him as a lesser partner, while still strengthening ties
March 27, 2026
Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
DPRK may seek to align with international norms, while re-exerting control in face of new challenges from technology
March 26, 2026
Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in Pyongyang
Agreement covers agriculture, health care, business and other areas, with Minsk heralding a ‘new stage’ for ties
March 26, 2026
North Korea expected to strengthen role of rubber-stamp parliament, Seoul says
Unification Ministry cites appointment of Kim Jong Un’s close aide to two positions at this week’s legislative session
March 25, 2026
Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump
Experts say Kim’s latest criticism of US ‘terrorism’ are par for the course, suggesting he hasn’t ruled out diplomacy
March 25, 2026
Belarus’ Lukashenko lands in Pyongyang for summit with Kim Jong Un
Belarusian media reports president has begun first official visit and is set to ink bilateral friendship deal
March 25, 2026
