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Trump-Kim summit could do more harm than good for US interests, Bolton warns

Trump-Kim summit could do more harm than good for US interests, Bolton warns

Former adviser says he's ‘skeptical’ about concessions from the DPRK, which is boosted by Russian and Chinese support

Trump-Kim summit could do more harm than good for US interests, Bolton warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 2, 2026
Trump-Kim summit ‘possible at any time,’ South Korean spy agency says

Trump-Kim summit ‘possible at any time,’ South Korean spy agency says

NIS says there are ‘signs of dialogue,’ despite lack of confirmed US-North Korea contact and Pyongyang’s denial

Trump-Kim summit ‘possible at any time,’ South Korean spy agency says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 1, 2026
North Korea reshuffles top military leadership, replaces defense minister

North Korea reshuffles top military leadership, replaces defense minister

Kim Song Gi named defense minister as Pak Jong Chon returns as vice chairman of military commission

North Korea reshuffles top military leadership, replaces defense minister
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 30, 2026
Kim Jong Un returns as state media stays silent on missiles, flood damage
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Kim Jong Un returns as state media stays silent on missiles, flood damage

A recap of everything in state media this week, from Songun nostalgia to rain warnings and more anti-Japan messaging

Kim Jong Un returns as state media stays silent on missiles, flood damage
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 28, 2026
Trump’s outreach, Seoul’s dilemma and lessons from decades inside the DPRK
Podcast

Trump’s outreach, Seoul’s dilemma and lessons from decades inside the DPRK

Joon Ha Park talks the latest from Kim Yo Jong, while Mike Chinoy and Kathi Zellweger reflect on famine, aid and change

Trump’s outreach, Seoul’s dilemma and lessons from decades inside the DPRK
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Joon Ha Park | NK News August 27, 2026
North Korea caught erasing former leader’s Russian heritage

North Korea caught erasing former leader’s Russian heritage

This may be the first case of North Korean material bearing Kim Jong Il’s childhood name to be revealed outside the DPRK

North Korea caught erasing former leader’s Russian heritage
Choi Hyun Jun
Choi Hyun Jun August 26, 2026
Kim Jong Un leads politburo meeting on economy without disclosing details

Kim Jong Un leads politburo meeting on economy without disclosing details

North Korean propaganda report makes no mention of specific projects, military or major foreign policy issues

Kim Jong Un leads politburo meeting on economy without disclosing details
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 26, 2026
Expert roundup: Can Trump’s outreach bring Kim Jong Un back to the table?

Expert roundup: Can Trump’s outreach bring Kim Jong Un back to the table?

Former US officials weigh risks of scaling back joint drills, Pyongyang’s leverage and prospects for another summit

Expert roundup: Can Trump’s outreach bring Kim Jong Un back to the table?
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 24, 2026
Kim Yo Jong’s latest tirade keeps South Korea out of its strategy for Trump

Kim Yo Jong’s latest tirade keeps South Korea out of its strategy for Trump

Her recent statements leave room for leader-level diplomacy with Washington but sidelines Seoul.

Kim Yo Jong’s latest tirade keeps South Korea out of its strategy for Trump
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy August 24, 2026
Belarusian foreign chief vacations in North Korea, works out visa-free deal

Belarusian foreign chief vacations in North Korea, works out visa-free deal

Maxim Ryzhenkov held talks with counterpart Choe Son Hui on ‘entire range’ of dealings amid stalled embassy opening

Belarusian foreign chief vacations in North Korea, works out visa-free deal
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 24, 2026
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