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Kim Yo Jong accuses Seoul of fanning inter-Korean tensions in land mine dispute

Kim Yo Jong accuses Seoul of fanning inter-Korean tensions in land mine dispute

North Korea dismisses Seoul’s findings on the Sept. 21 blast and mocks Lee Jae Myung’s push to lower military tension

Kim Yo Jong accuses Seoul of fanning inter-Korean tensions in land mine dispute
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 2, 2026
North Korean POWs face uncertain future after Ukraine transfer sparks feud

North Korean POWs face uncertain future after Ukraine transfer sparks feud

The political row has exposed the security and resettlement challenges facing the former soldiers and their families

North Korean POWs face uncertain future after Ukraine transfer sparks feud
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy October 2, 2026
Kim Jong Un champions education and science as North Korea harvest gathers pace
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Kim Jong Un champions education and science as North Korea harvest gathers pace

A recap of everything in state media this week, from Asian Games medals and farm quotas to criticism of Japan

Kim Jong Un champions education and science as North Korea harvest gathers pace
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 2, 2026
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026

North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | NK Pro October 2, 2026
Russia envoy arrives, DPRK hackers strike and North Korean POWs reach ROK
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Russia envoy arrives, DPRK hackers strike and North Korean POWs reach ROK

Anton Sokolin and Shreyas Reddy break down diplomacy, cybercrime and the growing dispute between Seoul and Kyiv

Russia envoy arrives, DPRK hackers strike and North Korean POWs reach ROK
Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge
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Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge

Experts expect the long-delayed bridge to bring economic gains to China and North Korea, as they forge ties with Russia

Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 1, 2026
A decade apart, two DMZ mine blasts highlight a new inter-Korean reality
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A decade apart, two DMZ mine blasts highlight a new inter-Korean reality

The crises share a familiar trigger, but North Korea now has different priorities and fewer reasons to negotiate.

A decade apart, two DMZ mine blasts highlight a new inter-Korean reality
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 30, 2026
50% chance of US-North Korea talks around APEC summit: report

50% chance of US-North Korea talks around APEC summit: report

South Korean lawmaker citing spy agency report says there’s a ‘50% chance of talks’ around summit in November

50% chance of US-North Korea talks around APEC summit: report
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 30, 2026
UN Command says DMZ blast involving North Korean mine violated armistice

UN Command says DMZ blast involving North Korean mine violated armistice

UNC says active DPRK anti-personnel mine was found south of MDL as Seoul’s military demands apology from North Korea

UN Command says DMZ blast involving North Korean mine violated armistice
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 30, 2026
North Korea, Russia ink deal to recognize university degrees

North Korea, Russia ink deal to recognize university degrees

Signing took place in Pyongyang at an educational forum bringing together heads of DPRK and Russian schools

North Korea, Russia ink deal to recognize university degrees
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 30, 2026
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