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Seoul undeterred by North Korea’s ‘unprecedentedly strong’ move to cut ties

Seoul undeterred by North Korea’s ‘unprecedentedly strong’ move to cut ties

The defense minister said South Korea will continue pursuing talks even if the North builds ‘walls and block the way’

Seoul undeterred by North Korea’s ‘unprecedentedly strong’ move to cut ties
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 8, 2026
Ruling party leader urges Seoul to rethink North Korea’s ‘two-state’ doctrine

Ruling party leader urges Seoul to rethink North Korea’s ‘two-state’ doctrine

Kim Min-seok calls for peaceful coexistence with North while strengthening the ROK’s independent defense capabilities

Ruling party leader urges Seoul to rethink North Korea’s ‘two-state’ doctrine
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 7, 2026
Russia, North Korea open their first car bridge in ceremony: state media

Russia, North Korea open their first car bridge in ceremony: state media

Russian and DPRK prime ministers set to join the ceremony remotely, 1.5 years after construction began

Russia, North Korea open their first car bridge in ceremony: state media
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 7, 2026
North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence

North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence

Kim Jong Un formally commissions warship equipped with nukes, declares intention to limit enemy naval activities

North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 7, 2026
The bureaucracy test: Signs to look for before a Trump-Kim summit
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The bureaucracy test: Signs to look for before a Trump-Kim summit

Whether Trump’s interest is evolving U.S. policy at the working level is something the DPRK side is likely watching.

The bureaucracy test: Signs to look for before a Trump-Kim summit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 4, 2026
Landslides and floods hit North Korea-Russia border region: Imagery
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Landslides and floods hit North Korea-Russia border region: Imagery

North Korean houses, roads and railways damaged, displacing residents and possibly affecting Russia weapons trade

Landslides and floods hit North Korea-Russia border region: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 4, 2026
Kim Jong Un steps up appearances as state media shields public from US hard line
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Kim Jong Un steps up appearances as state media shields public from US hard line

A recap of everything in state media this week, from defense shake-ups to teacher praise and Rason downpours

Kim Jong Un steps up appearances as state media shields public from US hard line
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 4, 2026
Why would the EU want to sanction a children’s camp in North Korea?

Why would the EU want to sanction a children’s camp in North Korea?

Experts question the practical impact but warn the move could put North Korea and Europe on a new collision course

Why would the EU want to sanction a children’s camp in North Korea?
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 4, 2026
North Koreans are winning — Kim Jong Un isn’t

North Koreans are winning — Kim Jong Un isn’t

North Korea’s people are changing and becoming a force Kim Jong Un cannot resist forever.

North Koreans are winning — Kim Jong Un isn’t
Joseph Kim
Joseph Kim September 3, 2026
Russia, North Korea to name car bridge after Soviet hero who saved Kim Il Sung

Russia, North Korea to name car bridge after Soviet hero who saved Kim Il Sung

Russian Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin didn’t provide specifics, only saying the bridge will be launched soon

Russia, North Korea to name car bridge after Soviet hero who saved Kim Il Sung
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 3, 2026
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