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Belief that South Korea needs foreign troops reflects ‘submissive mindset’: Lee

Belief that South Korea needs foreign troops reflects ‘submissive mindset’: Lee

President denies troop shortfall against North Korea, stressing need for ‘self-reliant defense’ despite US-ROK alliance

Belief that South Korea needs foreign troops reflects ‘submissive mindset’: Lee
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un sends his clearest signal yet that he’s ready to meet Trump again
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Kim Jong Un sends his clearest signal yet that he’s ready to meet Trump again

North Korean leader’s speech ahead of Trump’s trip to APEC could set the stage for another encounter at Panmunjom

Kim Jong Un sends his clearest signal yet that he’s ready to meet Trump again
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 22, 2025
Wheat revolution: Why North Korea is singing the praises of a long-ignored grain

Wheat revolution: Why North Korea is singing the praises of a long-ignored grain

An influx of Russian wheat appears to be driving propaganda promoting the staple, while downplaying its foreign origins

Wheat revolution: Why North Korea is singing the praises of a long-ignored grain
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko September 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un says he’s open to talks if US discards ‘denuclearization obsession’

Kim Jong Un says he’s open to talks if US discards ‘denuclearization obsession’

North Korean leader recalls ‘good memories’ of Donald Trump but insists he will ‘never, ever’ give up weapons

Kim Jong Un says he’s open to talks if US discards ‘denuclearization obsession’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 22, 2025
China says stance on North Korean denuclearization ‘remains unchanged’: Seoul

China says stance on North Korean denuclearization ‘remains unchanged’: Seoul

South Korean foreign minister relays position after Beijing omits nuclear issue from readouts on recent talks

China says stance on North Korean denuclearization ‘remains unchanged’: Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 19, 2025
Lee says he’ll restore ‘spirit’ of suspended 2018 military pact with North Korea

Lee says he’ll restore ‘spirit’ of suspended 2018 military pact with North Korea

Statement suggests South Korean president recognizes difficulties of actually restoring CMA, experts say

Lee says he’ll restore ‘spirit’ of suspended 2018 military pact with North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Joon Ha Park September 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un praises new greenhouse farm as a ‘treasure island’ for local economy
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Kim Jong Un praises new greenhouse farm as a ‘treasure island’ for local economy

An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s visit to border project, Hiroshima victims and China trip propaganda

Kim Jong Un praises new greenhouse farm as a ‘treasure island’ for local economy
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversees drone tests, calls UAV development ‘top priority’ for DPRK

Kim Jong Un oversees drone tests, calls UAV development ‘top priority’ for DPRK

North Korean leader reiterates goal of incorporating AI in unmanned systems to prepare military for modern warfare

Kim Jong Un oversees drone tests, calls UAV development ‘top priority’ for DPRK
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 19, 2025
Lee endorses limited sanctions relief if North Korea halts nuclear program

Lee endorses limited sanctions relief if North Korea halts nuclear program

South Korean leader says pressure and ‘all or nothing’ approach will only push Pyongyang to expand its arsenal

Lee endorses limited sanctions relief if North Korea halts nuclear program
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 18, 2025
Lee says he will pursue engagement with North Korea even if it doesn’t respond

Lee says he will pursue engagement with North Korea even if it doesn’t respond

South Korean president calls peace the fastest path to prosperity, as his unification minister slams Yoon Suk-yeol

Lee says he will pursue engagement with North Korea even if it doesn’t respond
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 18, 2025
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