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Kim Yo Jong says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has rejected international efforts to discuss the denuclearization of Pyongyang, insisting that her country’s status as a nuclear-armed state is permanent and cannot be reversed. In remarks carried by North Korean state media, Kim criticized......

Kim Jong Un pledges unwavering support for Putin amid deepening ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his strong support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing Moscow's war in Ukraine as a “sacred” struggle and pledging to strengthen cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. In a message addressed to Putin, Kim said North Korea's......

North Korea conducts long-range artillery and missile drills

North Korea has conducted a major military exercise involving long-range artillery units and missile forces, according to the country's official Korean Central News Agency, highlighting Pyongyang's continued emphasis on strengthening its strike capabilities. The drills were held on September......

Kim Ju Ae fuels speculation over North Korea’s future succession

The question of who could eventually succeed North Korean leader Kim Jong-un remains shrouded in secrecy, but the growing public presence of his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, has intensified speculation about the future of the country’s ruling dynasty. South Korean intelligence assessments indicate that......

North Korean troops cross inter-Korean border more than 20 times in August

South Korean military officials said Wednesday that North Korean troops crossed the heavily fortified military demarcation line more than 20 times last month, marking a sharp increase in border incidents compared with previous years. The crossings reportedly began in mid-August along the eastern section......

Russia and North Korea open new bridge to boost cross-border trade

Russia and North Korea have inaugurated a new road bridge spanning the Tumannaya River along their shared border, marking a significant step toward expanding transport links and strengthening economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries. The opening ceremony was conducted via video......

Kim Jong Un unveils new Kang Kon destroyer as part of North Korea’s nuclear deterrence strategy

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has officially commissioned the country’s new Kang Kon destroyer during a ceremony at the port of Wonsan on the eastern coast, declaring that the warship will be incorporated into North Korea’s nuclear deterrence capabilities. According to the Korean Central......

North Korea removes peaceful reunification from ruling party charter

North Korea has removed references to “peaceful reunification” with South Korea from the full version of the ruling Workers’ Party charter, reinforcing Pyongyang’s increasingly firm position that the two Koreas should be treated as separate and hostile states. The complete text......

South Korean president proposes three-point plan for peaceful coexistence with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has renewed his call for a permanent peace system on the Korean Peninsula, proposing that the existing armistice with North Korea eventually be replaced by a formal peace treaty based on peaceful coexistence and dialogue. Lee reaffirmed his commitment during a meeting......