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North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump
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North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump

NK Pro predicts what Pyongyang will prioritize in the year ahead, from drones and nuclear power to the war in Ukraine

North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 7, 2026
What North Korea’s 2026 calendar reveals about its plans for the year ahead

What North Korea’s 2026 calendar reveals about its plans for the year ahead

Lack of major anniversaries suggests events, including military parade, will be front-loaded around Ninth Party Congress

What North Korea’s 2026 calendar reveals about its plans for the year ahead
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 6, 2026
What Kim Jong Un sees in the US capture of Nicolás Maduro
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What Kim Jong Un sees in the US capture of Nicolás Maduro

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses North Korea’s response and why Kim won’t worry too much about the surprise US strike

What Kim Jong Un sees in the US capture of Nicolás Maduro
North Korea reveals over 400 graves for soldiers killed in ‘sacred’ Ukraine war

North Korea reveals over 400 graves for soldiers killed in ‘sacred’ Ukraine war

Kim Jong Un takes daughter to plant trees at unfinished memorial site celebrating deployment to support Russia

North Korea reveals over 400 graves for soldiers killed in ‘sacred’ Ukraine war
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2026
US ‘decapitation strike’ on North Korea unlikely despite Maduro success: Expert

US ‘decapitation strike’ on North Korea unlikely despite Maduro success: Expert

Park Won-gon says US operation in Venezuela will aggravate Kim Jong Un’s anxieties and strengthen ‘obsession’ with nukes

US ‘decapitation strike’ on North Korea unlikely despite Maduro success: Expert
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 5, 2026
Lessons from Caracas: What Kim Jong Un learned from Maduro’s stunning capture
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Lessons from Caracas: What Kim Jong Un learned from Maduro’s stunning capture

Brazen US operation will reinforce North Korea’s faith in nuclear weapons, but could also spook it into engagement

Lessons from Caracas: What Kim Jong Un learned from Maduro’s stunning capture
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 5, 2026
North Korea says it tested hypersonic missiles to deter enemies

North Korea says it tested hypersonic missiles to deter enemies

Kim Jong Un oversees Sunday test, says 'continuous' nuke development necessary after recent 'international events'

North Korea says it tested hypersonic missiles to deter enemies
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 5, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects missile factory, orders increased production

Kim Jong Un inspects missile factory, orders increased production

The DPRK leader called for a ‘2.5 times’ production capacity boost as missiles to be deployed to military units in 2026

Kim Jong Un inspects missile factory, orders increased production
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 4, 2026
Lee Jae Myung to seek China’s support on North Korea during upcoming visit: Wi

Lee Jae Myung to seek China’s support on North Korea during upcoming visit: Wi

Seoul’s top security adviser voices hope that ROK president’s talks with Xi Jinping will help reduce peninsula tensions

Lee Jae Myung to seek China’s support on North Korea during upcoming visit: Wi
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 2, 2026
Top Seoul officials warn of North Korean threats but back engagement in new year

Top Seoul officials warn of North Korean threats but back engagement in new year

Defense chief highlights DPRK’s nuclear sub development, as prime minister stresses efforts to reduce tensions

Top Seoul officials warn of North Korean threats but back engagement in new year
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim January 2, 2026
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