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Lee, Xi agree on restarting North Korea talks but don’t mention denuclearization

Lee, Xi agree on restarting North Korea talks but don’t mention denuclearization

Leaders discussed need to explore ‘creative approaches’ to ease peninsula tensions during Beijing summit, Seoul says

Lee, Xi agree on restarting North Korea talks but don’t mention denuclearization
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park 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
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
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into East Sea: JCS

North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into East Sea: JCS

Seoul and Tokyo condemn Pyongyang after first missile launch of 2026, assess projectiles flew over 550 miles

North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into East Sea: JCS
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 4, 2026
US-North Korea talks could be coming in 2026. But not the deal Trump wants.
COLUMN

US-North Korea talks could be coming in 2026. But not the deal Trump wants.

While arms control would benefit both, Trump will struggle to get more from a confident Kim Jong Un than he did in Hanoi

US-North Korea talks could be coming in 2026. But not the deal Trump wants.
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 2, 2026
North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2025

North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro January 2, 2026
New Year’s in North Korea and a ‘nuclear’ submarine on Christmas Day
Podcast

New Year’s in North Korea and a ‘nuclear’ submarine on Christmas Day

NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses how Kim Jong Un could lay out his priorities for 2026 on New Year’s Day

New Year’s in North Korea and a ‘nuclear’ submarine on Christmas Day
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | Jeongmin Kim | NK News December 30, 2025
North Korea debuts new launcher for nuclear missiles aimed at South Korea

North Korea debuts new launcher for nuclear missiles aimed at South Korea

Kim Jong Un visits factory making new launch vehicle for 600mm MLRS, calling it the military’s ‘main strike’ capability

North Korea debuts new launcher for nuclear missiles aimed at South Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 30, 2025
Kim Jong Un leads ‘nuclear’ cruise missile test to deter outside ‘threats’

Kim Jong Un leads ‘nuclear’ cruise missile test to deter outside ‘threats’

After launch on west coast, North Korean ruler also joins paper factory opening for rural development push

Kim Jong Un leads ‘nuclear’ cruise missile test to deter outside ‘threats’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 29, 2025
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