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Lee says hope for peace with North Korea is ‘still alive’ at mass in Rome

Lee says hope for peace with North Korea is ‘still alive’ at mass in Rome

South Korean president is expected to seek support for peace efforts when he meets Pope Leo on Monday

Lee says hope for peace with North Korea is ‘still alive’ at mass in Rome
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 15, 2026
Jeju’s ‘Vitamin C diplomacy’ revives a dormant model of North Korea engagement

Jeju’s ‘Vitamin C diplomacy’ revives a dormant model of North Korea engagement

South Korean island’s aid shipment offers a template for other provinces, but may yet face resistance from Pyongyang

Jeju’s ‘Vitamin C diplomacy’ revives a dormant model of North Korea engagement
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy June 12, 2026
Yoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules

Yoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules

Ex-president sentenced to 30 years in prison for endangering military and citizens through drone flights over Pyongyang

Yoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 12, 2026
North Korea’s wall-to-wall coverage of Xi visit holds up Kim as global leader
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North Korea’s wall-to-wall coverage of Xi visit holds up Kim as global leader

A recap of everything in state media this week, from children’s union celebrations and summit pageantry to Russia ties

North Korea’s wall-to-wall coverage of Xi visit holds up Kim as global leader
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 12, 2026
US, ROK reassert North Korean denuclearization goal at nuclear consultations

US, ROK reassert North Korean denuclearization goal at nuclear consultations

Washington also reiterates commitment to Seoul’s defense with ‘full range of US capabilities, including nuclear’

US, ROK reassert North Korean denuclearization goal at nuclear consultations
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 12, 2026
Why Xi Jinping wants closer military ties with North Korea

Why Xi Jinping wants closer military ties with North Korea

Experts say DPRK could play key role in a Taiwan conflict, but not through direct involvement like in Ukraine

Why Xi Jinping wants closer military ties with North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 11, 2026
Why the real focus of Xi’s state visit to North Korea was Taiwan, not Russia

Why the real focus of Xi’s state visit to North Korea was Taiwan, not Russia

Amid escalating spat with Japan, Beijing wants to show Pyongyang backs its reunification goals

Why the real focus of Xi’s state visit to North Korea was Taiwan, not Russia
John Everard
John Everard June 11, 2026
South Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

South Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

Leaders reaffirm commitment to denuclearization and condemn DPRK’s military cooperation with Russia against Ukraine

South Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 11, 2026
New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes
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New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes

Reveal suggests DPRK is moving beyond building capacity, while signaling to Seoul it has a head start on enrichment

New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda June 10, 2026
Xi Jinping’s return to Pyongyang and the future of China-North Korea relations
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Xi Jinping’s return to Pyongyang and the future of China-North Korea relations

Shreyas Reddy examines Beijing's priorities, denuclearization's absence, border reopening and Russia’s shadow

Xi Jinping’s return to Pyongyang and the future of China-North Korea relations
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