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New ‘Call of Duty’ game imagines war with North Korea, through Koreans’ eyes

New ‘Call of Duty’ game imagines war with North Korea, through Koreans’ eyes

Blockbuster shooter immerses players in a divided peninsula, putting them in shoes of soldiers and even the DPRK leader

New ‘Call of Duty’ game imagines war with North Korea, through Koreans’ eyes
David Hall
David Hall October 27, 2026
Swiss foreign minister to visit North Korea this week to open political office

Swiss foreign minister to visit North Korea this week to open political office

Two-day trip for official opening and talks with DPRK side marks the highest-level visit by a Western official in years

Swiss foreign minister to visit North Korea this week to open political office
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 27, 2026
North Korean foreign minister totes $3.5K luxury handbag during China trip

North Korean foreign minister totes $3.5K luxury handbag during China trip

Choe Son Hui and other top officials often carry expensive goods despite regime warnings against capitalist consumption

North Korean foreign minister totes $3.5K luxury handbag during China trip
David Choi
David Choi October 26, 2026
North Korea leaves citizens in the dark about tensions at inter-Korean border
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North Korea leaves citizens in the dark about tensions at inter-Korean border

A recap of everything in state media, from omitting Kim Yo Jong’s statements to coverage of unrest in France

North Korea leaves citizens in the dark about tensions at inter-Korean border
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 23, 2026
North Korean athlete wins silver in table tennis at Asian Para Games

North Korean athlete wins silver in table tennis at Asian Para Games

Jon Ju Hyon claims DPRK’s first para games medal in 12 years amid return to top-level competition

North Korean athlete wins silver in table tennis at Asian Para Games
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 22, 2026
North Korean, Russian education chiefs agree to boost exchanges in AI

North Korean, Russian education chiefs agree to boost exchanges in AI

Allies also see diplomatic visits involving head of Moscow’s migration service, DPRK prosecutors

North Korean, Russian education chiefs agree to boost exchanges in AI
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 21, 2026
North Korean film delegation tours Chinese company known for AI videos, agents

North Korean film delegation tours Chinese company known for AI videos, agents

Visit appears to signal DPRK interest in using AI tools for film and video, with two sides exploring cooperation

North Korean film delegation tours Chinese company known for AI videos, agents
Veronica Hou October 20, 2026
On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea

On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea

Trending posts voice hope for resumption of tourism, though some locals express doubt about impact on border economy

On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea
Veronica Hou October 16, 2026
North Korean media focuses on party anniversary, while hiding missile launches
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North Korean media focuses on party anniversary, while hiding missile launches

A recap of everything in state media, from the fall harvest and a journalists’ union to a celebration of Russia ties

North Korean media focuses on party anniversary, while hiding missile launches
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 16, 2026
Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media

Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media

Open promotion of trips to Rason and Pyongyang suggest growing opening opportunities to enter DPRK despite tourism ban

Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media
Veronica Hou October 15, 2026