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Trump says he’ll ‘solve’ North Korea conflict, commenting on Kim Jong Un letter

Trump says he’ll ‘solve’ North Korea conflict, commenting on Kim Jong Un letter

US president does not confirm or deny outreach following NK News report that DPRK has refused to accept messages

Trump says he’ll ‘solve’ North Korea conflict, commenting on Kim Jong Un letter
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill June 30, 2025
Sanctioned North Korean art studio to exhibit work in Moscow under new deal

Sanctioned North Korean art studio to exhibit work in Moscow under new deal

Russian culture minister meets Kim Jong Un and signs agreement on boosting cultural ties under ‘strategic partnership’

Sanctioned North Korean art studio to exhibit work in Moscow under new deal
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 30, 2025
North Korea starts new construction at Mount Paektu in bid to attract tourists
NK PRO

North Korea starts new construction at Mount Paektu in bid to attract tourists

New work at Samjiyon Airport comes after Kim Jong Un ordered project near mountain on China border

North Korea starts new construction at Mount Paektu in bid to attract tourists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2025
North Korea opens giant Wonsan Kalma beach resort for 20k tourists

North Korea opens giant Wonsan Kalma beach resort for 20k tourists

Kim Jong Un calls for opening ‘new era’ of tourism at ceremony over 7 years after construction started

North Korea opens giant Wonsan Kalma beach resort for 20k tourists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 26, 2025
Why Seoul is betting on a civilian defense chief in face of North Korean threats

Why Seoul is betting on a civilian defense chief in face of North Korean threats

Ahn Gyu-back faces challenge of pushing reform after martial law, countering DPRK and managing US alliance under Trump

Why Seoul is betting on a civilian defense chief in face of North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 25, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion

Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion

South Korean president emphasizes need to achieve peace through diplomacy in statement on outbreak of Korean War

Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 25, 2025
Seoul’s new unification minister, DPRK rocket launches and border drills
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Seoul’s new unification minister, DPRK rocket launches and border drills

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Lee Jae-myung’s ministerial picks and the anniversary of an inter-Korean military clash

Seoul’s new unification minister, DPRK rocket launches and border drills
Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear

Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear

North Korean report on secretive meeting thin beyond praise for ‘achievements,’ plans for major anniversaries

Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2025
Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks

Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks

Experts tell NK News Kim Jong Un must now weigh fear of a first strike against confidence in nuclear deterrence

Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 23, 2025
Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery
NK PRO

Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery

NK Pro compiles list of coverage related to resort since its inception as DPRK rolls out red carpet ahead of ceremony

Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 23, 2025
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