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Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea

Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea

Minsk says the president also invited Kim Jong Un to visit during summit in Pyongyang

Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 27, 2026
Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes

Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes

President calls for easing tensions and advancing peace at annual event where his predecessors condemned DPRK aggression

Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 27, 2026
Opposition pounces on Seoul’s hesitation to condemn North Korean right abuses

Opposition pounces on Seoul’s hesitation to condemn North Korean right abuses

Lawmakers urge Lee administration to back UN resolution, after a minister said DPRK would interpret move as ‘hostile’

Opposition pounces on Seoul’s hesitation to condemn North Korean right abuses
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 27, 2026
In Belarus, Trump could find a mediator for talks with Kim Jong Un
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In Belarus, Trump could find a mediator for talks with Kim Jong Un

Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea comes as US looks to invite him, suggesting he could share messages between two sides

In Belarus, Trump could find a mediator for talks with Kim Jong Un
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 27, 2026
Weapons and friendship: How Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea echoed Putin’s

Weapons and friendship: How Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea echoed Putin’s

Pageantry for Belarusian president made clear Kim Jong Un views him as a lesser partner, while still strengthening ties

Weapons and friendship: How Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea echoed Putin’s
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 27, 2026
Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
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Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea

DPRK may seek to align with international norms, while re-exerting control in face of new challenges from technology

Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 26, 2026
Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in Pyongyang

Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in Pyongyang

Agreement covers agriculture, health care, business and other areas, with Minsk heralding a ‘new stage’ for ties

Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in Pyongyang
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 26, 2026
North Korea expected to strengthen role of rubber-stamp parliament, Seoul says

North Korea expected to strengthen role of rubber-stamp parliament, Seoul says

Unification Ministry cites appointment of Kim Jong Un’s close aide to two positions at this week’s legislative session

North Korea expected to strengthen role of rubber-stamp parliament, Seoul says
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 25, 2026
Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump

Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump

Experts say Kim’s latest criticism of US ‘terrorism’ are par for the course, suggesting he hasn’t ruled out diplomacy

Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 25, 2026
Belarus’ Lukashenko lands in Pyongyang for summit with Kim Jong Un

Belarus’ Lukashenko lands in Pyongyang for summit with Kim Jong Un

Belarusian media reports president has begun first official visit and is set to ink bilateral friendship deal

Belarus’ Lukashenko lands in Pyongyang for summit with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 25, 2026
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