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North Korea to take ‘immediate’ diplomatic steps to counter South: Kim Yo Jong

North Korea to take ‘immediate’ diplomatic steps to counter South: Kim Yo Jong

DPRK leader’s sister slams US-ROK drills, calls for ‘preemptive counteraction’ at rare foreign ministry meeting

North Korea to take ‘immediate’ diplomatic steps to counter South: Kim Yo Jong
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 20, 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects warship, says US-ROK drills show ‘will to provoke war’

Kim Jong Un inspects warship, says US-ROK drills show ‘will to provoke war’

North Korean leader looks to naval nukes to oppose allies as large new destroyer readied for deployment

Kim Jong Un inspects warship, says US-ROK drills show ‘will to provoke war’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 19, 2025
Lee Jae-myung orders ‘step-by-step’ implementation of inter-Korean agreements

Lee Jae-myung orders ‘step-by-step’ implementation of inter-Korean agreements

South Korean president’s instructions come days after he called for reviving suspended military pact with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung orders ‘step-by-step’ implementation of inter-Korean agreements
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 18, 2025
Lee Jae-myung signals Korean unification isn’t a priority, without saying it
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Lee Jae-myung signals Korean unification isn’t a priority, without saying it

ROK president uses Liberation Day speech to stress coexistence with North Korea, reflecting DPRK’s rejection of ties

Lee Jae-myung signals Korean unification isn’t a priority, without saying it
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 15, 2025
Kim Jong Un welcomes Russian Duma chief at 80th liberation ceremony

Kim Jong Un welcomes Russian Duma chief at 80th liberation ceremony

Russia’s parliamentary chief stressed historic ties, praised North Korean troops’ effort in fighting 'neo-Nazis'

Kim Jong Un welcomes Russian Duma chief at 80th liberation ceremony
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 15, 2025
North Korea denies loudspeaker removal but says Trump-Kim ‘meeting’ is possible

North Korea denies loudspeaker removal but says Trump-Kim ‘meeting’ is possible

Kim Yo Jong notes ‘special’ relationship between US and DPRK leaders while spurning improved ties with South

North Korea denies loudspeaker removal but says Trump-Kim ‘meeting’ is possible
Seoul’s new policy road map endorses OPCON transfer, peace with North Korea

Seoul’s new policy road map endorses OPCON transfer, peace with North Korea

Five-year plan for Lee administration emphasizes inter-Korean cooperation, echoing previous Moon Jae-in policies

Seoul’s new policy road map endorses OPCON transfer, peace with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 13, 2025
US State Department cuts back first North Korean human rights report under Trump

US State Department cuts back first North Korean human rights report under Trump

Annual report details executions, torture and arbitrary detention but omits commentary on DPRK’s election system

US State Department cuts back first North Korean human rights report under Trump
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim August 13, 2025
Putin discusses Ukraine war in phone call with Kim Jong Un ahead of Trump summit

Putin discusses Ukraine war in phone call with Kim Jong Un ahead of Trump summit

North Korean state media’s first-ever report on Kim phone call with a world leader leaves out detail on Alaska talks

Putin discusses Ukraine war in phone call with Kim Jong Un ahead of Trump summit
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko August 13, 2025
Belarus leader denies he initially knew of North Korean troop dispatch to Russia

Belarus leader denies he initially knew of North Korean troop dispatch to Russia

Lukashenko backtracks after previously dismissing deployment reports as ‘rubbish,’ claiming Putin informed him later

Belarus leader denies he initially knew of North Korean troop dispatch to Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 11, 2025
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