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Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi

Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi

Xi pledges support for peninsula peace after Lee indirectly touched on North Korea issues in calls with Trump and Ishiba

Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 11, 2025
North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source

North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source

DPRK officials in New York said to have rejected letter to Kim Jong Un multiple times amid ongoing diplomatic freeze

North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 11, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap
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Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap

Demotion of politiburo chief and commander replacements appear to be culmination of North Korea’s anti-corruption drive

Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser June 11, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
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Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks North Korean leader’s criticism of unskilled soldiers and coverage of Lee Jae-myung victory

Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor

Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor

North Korean leader schedules major conference next month to address ‘obsolete’ customs holding back state projects

Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 10, 2025
Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea

Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea

Unification ministry’s appeal follows recent launch, mark first such statement since anti-leaflet law was struck down

Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 9, 2025
Civic group sends leaflets to North Korea ahead of ROK presidential election

Civic group sends leaflets to North Korea ahead of ROK presidential election

Launch calling for answers about abductees could offer insight into how Lee administration will address such activities

Civic group sends leaflets to North Korea ahead of ROK presidential election
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 6, 2025
Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed
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Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed

Veteran policy adviser weighs in on Pyongyang’s posture on unification and Seoul’s options under a new administration

Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News June 5, 2025
North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term

North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term

Restrictions apply to 19 countries but exclude DPRK, a move one expert says may aim to leave door open for talks

North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 5, 2025
New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted upright
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New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted upright

South Korean military says mysterious balloons played minor role in raising capsized destroyer after failed launch

New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted upright
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2025