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Xi Jinping’s return to Pyongyang and the future of China-North Korea relations
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Xi Jinping’s return to Pyongyang and the future of China-North Korea relations

Shreyas Reddy examines Beijing's priorities, denuclearization's absence, border reopening and Russia’s shadow

Xi Jinping’s return to Pyongyang and the future of China-North Korea relations
Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un

Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un

Large delegation featuring Xi’s confidants suggest China wants to arrest North Korea’s drift toward Russia, experts say

Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 9, 2026
The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
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The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say

Two sides closed chapter of tense ties by ignoring denuclearization, as North Korea won de facto acceptance of its nukes

The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 9, 2026
IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility

IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility

Head of UN nuclear watchdog links uranium enrichment plant inspected by Kim Jong Un to building at Yongbyon complex

IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 9, 2026
Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim

Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim

South Korean president cites risk of nuclear proliferation if ‘status quo’ of DPRK weapons development continues

Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 8, 2026
Think tank raises estimate for North Korean nuclear arsenal to 60 warheads

Think tank raises estimate for North Korean nuclear arsenal to 60 warheads

DPRK also has enough fissile material for at least 90 warheads, Stockholm institute finds

Think tank raises estimate for North Korean nuclear arsenal to 60 warheads
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 8, 2026
Kim Yo Jong slams US over claims of denuclearization cooperation with China

Kim Yo Jong slams US over claims of denuclearization cooperation with China

One day before DPRK-China summit, Pyongyang delivers reminder of ‘irreversible’ nuclear status to Washington and Beijing

Kim Yo Jong slams US over claims of denuclearization cooperation with China
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 7, 2026
Kim Jong Un pushes missile production boost in factory visit before Xi summit

Kim Jong Un pushes missile production boost in factory visit before Xi summit

During visit to unnamed enterprise, leader repeats call for 2.5x increase in North Korea’s missile production capacity

Kim Jong Un pushes missile production boost in factory visit before Xi summit
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 7, 2026
Kim inspects nuclear-capable 5,000-ton warship, one year after capsizing

Kim inspects nuclear-capable 5,000-ton warship, one year after capsizing

DPRK leader stresses development of ‘underwater secret weapons’ and 10,000-ton destroyers to build nuclear-armed navy

Kim inspects nuclear-capable 5,000-ton warship, one year after capsizing
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 6, 2026
Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La

Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La

In interview, Lami Kim discusses OPCON transfer risks, Seoul’s push for a nuke sub and the DPRK’s ‘two-state’ policy

Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 5, 2026
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