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Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’

Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’

North Korean leader says new generation should preserve ‘national identity’ in letter for Chongryon’s 70th anniversary

Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 26, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates

Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates

South Korean presidential frontrunner also pledges to help separated families and defectors, pursue talks with Pyongyang

Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 26, 2025
Sanctioned peanuts and other North Korean goods set to enter Russia: Records

Sanctioned peanuts and other North Korean goods set to enter Russia: Records

Official filings show Russian firms are looking to import agricultural goods, medicines and ginseng beverages from DPRK

Sanctioned peanuts and other North Korean goods set to enter Russia: Records
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 26, 2025
Families of Japanese abductees, Ishiba call for North Korea to return loved ones

Families of Japanese abductees, Ishiba call for North Korea to return loved ones

Prime minister reaffirms will to meet with Kim Jong Un as DPRK continues to insist the issue is resolved

Families of Japanese abductees, Ishiba call for North Korea to return loved ones
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 26, 2025
A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
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A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability

While escalation risks have subsided, a US failure to engage or continuation of Ukraine war could alter DPRK’s calculus

A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 26, 2025
US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’

US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’

New Defense Intelligence Agency report highlights expanding missile arsenal, WMD programs and deepening Russia ties

US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 23, 2025
North Korea objects to South’s bid to designate border islands as UNESCO Geopark

North Korea objects to South’s bid to designate border islands as UNESCO Geopark

DPRK’s protest halts effort to recognize Yellow Sea islands, potentially as part of attempt to challenge maritime border

North Korea objects to South’s bid to designate border islands as UNESCO Geopark
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 23, 2025
Seoul says it hasn’t discussed possible withdrawal of US troops with Washington

Seoul says it hasn’t discussed possible withdrawal of US troops with Washington

Statement follows report that Pentagon is considering relocating 4,500 soldiers deployed to counter North Korea

Seoul says it hasn’t discussed possible withdrawal of US troops with Washington
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy May 23, 2025
North Korea plans mid-year plenum likely to discuss corruption, warship debacle
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North Korea plans mid-year plenum likely to discuss corruption, warship debacle

An in-depth analysis of party meeting prep, anger at US designation and sensitivity to UN human rights criticism

North Korea plans mid-year plenum likely to discuss corruption, warship debacle
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 23, 2025
Accidental sanctuary: Where nature and history meet on the North Korean border
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Accidental sanctuary: Where nature and history meet on the North Korean border

Central South Korean areas along the DMZ are home to secret tunnels, sweeping vistas and former communist buildings

Accidental sanctuary: Where nature and history meet on the North Korean border
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 23, 2025
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