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Lee says he asked China’s Xi to act as a mediator with North Korea

Lee says he asked China’s Xi to act as a mediator with North Korea

South Korean president confirms summit talks covered denuclearization despite lack of mention in official readouts

Lee says he asked China’s Xi to act as a mediator with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 7, 2026
North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump
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North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump

NK Pro predicts what Pyongyang will prioritize in the year ahead, from drones and nuclear power to the war in Ukraine

North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 7, 2026
Why North Korea has vanished from South Korea and China’s shared priorities
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Why North Korea has vanished from South Korea and China’s shared priorities

Lee-Xi summit’s omission of denuclearization suggests both sides see little point in spending energy on a fait accompli

Why North Korea has vanished from South Korea and China’s shared priorities
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 6, 2026
Lee, Xi agree on restarting North Korea talks but don’t mention denuclearization

Lee, Xi agree on restarting North Korea talks but don’t mention denuclearization

Leaders discussed need to explore ‘creative approaches’ to ease peninsula tensions during Beijing summit, Seoul says

Lee, Xi agree on restarting North Korea talks but don’t mention denuclearization
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 6, 2026
South Korea’s ruling party to launch committee dedicated to North Korea ties

South Korea’s ruling party to launch committee dedicated to North Korea ties

Progressive stalwarts to serve as advisers for Democratic Party group focused on inter-Korean and US-DPRK issues

South Korea’s ruling party to launch committee dedicated to North Korea ties
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim January 5, 2026
Lee Jae Myung to seek China’s support on North Korea during upcoming visit: Wi

Lee Jae Myung to seek China’s support on North Korea during upcoming visit: Wi

Seoul’s top security adviser voices hope that ROK president’s talks with Xi Jinping will help reduce peninsula tensions

Lee Jae Myung to seek China’s support on North Korea during upcoming visit: Wi
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 2, 2026
Top Seoul officials warn of North Korean threats but back engagement in new year

Top Seoul officials warn of North Korean threats but back engagement in new year

Defense chief highlights DPRK’s nuclear sub development, as prime minister stresses efforts to reduce tensions

Top Seoul officials warn of North Korean threats but back engagement in new year
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim January 2, 2026
North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2025

North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro January 2, 2026
Kim Jong Un’s vague New Year’s speech bucks clarity to avoid costly commitments
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Kim Jong Un’s vague New Year’s speech bucks clarity to avoid costly commitments

Articulating detailed foreign policy would lock Pyongyang into a specific framing at a moment when conditions are fluid

Kim Jong Un’s vague New Year’s speech bucks clarity to avoid costly commitments
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 1, 2026
Lee Jae Myung frames peace with North Korea as key to long-term economic growth

Lee Jae Myung frames peace with North Korea as key to long-term economic growth

In New Year’s address, South Korean leader vows to support US-DPRK dialogue and work to ease inter-Korean tensions

Lee Jae Myung frames peace with North Korea as key to long-term economic growth
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 1, 2026
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