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UN nuclear watchdog chief seeks ROK support in tackling North Korean nuke threat

UN nuclear watchdog chief seeks ROK support in tackling North Korean nuke threat

IAEA’s Grossi expresses ‘deep concerns’ as Pyongyang’s unchecked nuclear arsenal expands to ‘a few dozen warheads’

UN nuclear watchdog chief seeks ROK support in tackling North Korean nuke threat
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 16, 2026
Trump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support
COLUMN

Trump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support

Killing of Iranian leader is unsettling for Pyongyang, but its measured response suggests it hasn’t fully closed door

Trump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 15, 2026
North Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2026

North Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
In Belarus, Trump could find a mediator for talks with Kim Jong Un
NK PRO

In Belarus, Trump could find a mediator for talks with Kim Jong Un

Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea comes as US looks to invite him, suggesting he could share messages between two sides

In Belarus, Trump could find a mediator for talks with Kim Jong Un
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 27, 2026
Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump

Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump

Experts say Kim’s latest criticism of US ‘terrorism’ are par for the course, suggesting he hasn’t ruled out diplomacy

Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 25, 2026
North Koreans who lived near nuke test site show signs of radiation exposure

North Koreans who lived near nuke test site show signs of radiation exposure

Researchers caution they have not established a direct link to nuclear tests, noting other causes cannot be ruled out

North Koreans who lived near nuke test site show signs of radiation exposure
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 23, 2026
What to make of Seoul’s claims about an undeclared North Korean nuclear site

What to make of Seoul’s claims about an undeclared North Korean nuclear site

NK News confirms unification minister based comment on decade-old info, though Kusong facility is linked to nuke program

What to make of Seoul’s claims about an undeclared North Korean nuclear site
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 19, 2026
US, ROK wrap up spring military exercise that drew North Korea’s scorn

US, ROK wrap up spring military exercise that drew North Korea’s scorn

Freedom Shield featured 18K troops and 22 field training drills, with the DPRK conducting two missile tests during run

US, ROK wrap up spring military exercise that drew North Korea’s scorn
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 19, 2026
‘Confident’ North Korea bolstering military threats with allies’ support: US

‘Confident’ North Korea bolstering military threats with allies’ support: US

Ukraine war deployments, cybercrime and renewed China ties have all strengthened Pyongyang’s position, intel report says

‘Confident’ North Korea bolstering military threats with allies’ support: US
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 19, 2026
North Korea has earned up to $14.4B from military deals with Russia: Report

North Korea has earned up to $14.4B from military deals with Russia: Report

Researchers find most proceeds stem from arms shipments for Ukraine war, followed by payments for troop deployments

North Korea has earned up to $14.4B from military deals with Russia: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 17, 2026
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