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North Korean envoy denounces US for supporting ROK’s nuclear submarine ambitions

North Korean envoy denounces US for supporting ROK’s nuclear submarine ambitions

A senior DPRK diplomat took to the UN General Assembly stage and lambasted the US’s ‘military bloc’

North Korean envoy denounces US for supporting ROK’s nuclear submarine ambitions
Kristen Talman
Kristen Talman September 29, 2026
Lee outlines three-part vision for ‘peaceful coexistence’ with North Korea at UN

Lee outlines three-part vision for ‘peaceful coexistence’ with North Korea at UN

South Korean president calls for restored inter-Korean ties and renewed U.S.-DPRK dialogue to establish a peace regime

Lee outlines three-part vision for ‘peaceful coexistence’ with North Korea at UN
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 23, 2026
Trump doesn’t need a grand deal with Kim, but rather small coordinated actions
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Trump doesn’t need a grand deal with Kim, but rather small coordinated actions

The upcoming summit with China should aim for minimum coordinated action on North Korea, not a grand bargain.

Trump doesn’t need a grand deal with Kim, but rather small coordinated actions
Ki-ho Han
Ki-ho Han September 23, 2026
Top diplomats of US, ROK, Japan reaffirm North Korean denuclearization goal

Top diplomats of US, ROK, Japan reaffirm North Korean denuclearization goal

Cho, Rubio and Motegi press for return to dialogue as Pyongyang declares its nuclear status ‘absolute’

Top diplomats of US, ROK, Japan reaffirm North Korean denuclearization goal
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 22, 2026
Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy

Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy

Stephen Biegun cites Russia ties, nuclear expansion and need for sustained diplomacy to overcome barriers to engagement

Trump may propose Kim summit after APEC, possibly in North Korea: former envoy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2026
North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response

North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response

The warning invokes DPRK nuclear law, accusing Seoul and Washington of preparing to use nuclear and chemical weapons

North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2026
Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim dismisses international calls for denuclearization as ‘silly talk’ and vows to maintain nuclear capabilities

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 17, 2026
North Korea launched several missiles and drones in ‘concentrated’ attack drill

North Korea launched several missiles and drones in ‘concentrated’ attack drill

Pyongyang says Saturday missile test involved five weapon systems, vows further testing

North Korea launched several missiles and drones in ‘concentrated’ attack drill
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 14, 2026
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military

The missiles were fired off from the Wonsan area on the east coast and detected at 5:20 a.m. KST

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea: ROK military
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 12, 2026
Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure

Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure

Vice defense minister dismisses calls for tactical nukes while government promises firm response along the border.

Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 11, 2026