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China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.
July 15, 2026EXCLUSIVE: China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests Reuters
July 13, 2026South Korean navy recovers body of seaman missing near North Korean border - Reuters
South Korean navy recovers body of seaman missing near North Korean border Reuters
July 12, 2026North Korea condemns NATO summit, says denuclearisation should start with US allies - Reuters
North Korea condemns NATO summit, says denuclearisation should start with US allies Reuters
July 11, 2026Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil - Reuters
Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil Reuters
July 10, 2026North Korea's Kim observed naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests, state media says - Reuters
North Korea's Kim observed naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests, state media says Reuters
July 4, 2026Opening of North Korea-Russia road bridge likely delayed, US think tank says - Reuters
Opening of North Korea-Russia road bridge likely delayed, US think tank says Reuters
July 1, 2026Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline
Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.
June 27, 2026South Korea to accept all North Korean POWs in Ukraine if they desire, ministry says - Reuters
South Korea to accept all North Korean POWs in Ukraine if they desire, ministry says Reuters
June 23, 2026North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports - Reuters
North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports Reuters
June 22, 2026South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue - Reuters
South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue Reuters
June 19, 2026North Korea's Kim Yo Jong condemns G7 call for denuclearisation as violation of sovereignty - Reuters
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong condemns G7 call for denuclearisation as violation of sovereignty Reuters
June 18, 2026North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly - Reuters
North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly Reuters
June 13, 2026Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?
Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.
June 7, 2026With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance - Reuters
With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance Reuters
June 7, 2026North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit - Reuters
North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit Reuters
June 6, 2026Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North Korea
Xi will be in North Korea from 8 to 9 June, in a rare visit to the isolated regime
June 5, 2026China's Xi to visit North Korea as Beijing seeks deeper Pyongyang ties - Reuters
China's Xi to visit North Korea as Beijing seeks deeper Pyongyang ties Reuters
June 5, 2026'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
May 29, 2026North Korea fired several missiles, South Korean military says - Reuters
North Korea fired several missiles, South Korean military says Reuters
May 26, 2026China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports - Reuters
China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports Reuters
May 20, 2026Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?
A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.
May 20, 2026Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack
That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.
May 13, 2026Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
May 7, 2026What do a teenager's clothes tell us about North Korea's future?
Analysts say the daughter of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un is not just growing up - she’s being styled for succession.
May 5, 2026North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
May 4, 2026Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
April 29, 2026North Korea's Kim to continue support for Russia, state media says - Reuters
North Korea's Kim to continue support for Russia, state media says Reuters
April 26, 2026Russian defence minister visits North Korea - Reuters
Russian defence minister visits North Korea Reuters
April 26, 2026Russian interior minister arrives in North Korea for talks - Reuters
Russian interior minister arrives in North Korea for talks Reuters
April 20, 2026North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war - Reuters
North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war Reuters
April 18, 2026North Korea's Kim meets China's foreign minister, calls for stronger ties, KCNA says - Reuters
North Korea's Kim meets China's foreign minister, calls for stronger ties, KCNA says Reuters
April 10, 2026North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion - Reuters
North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion Reuters
April 6, 2026North Korea's Kim inspects solid-fuel engine, new tank as Pyongyang steps up military development - Reuters
North Korea's Kim inspects solid-fuel engine, new tank as Pyongyang steps up military development Reuters
March 28, 2026US issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian oil, adding Cuba, N.Korea exceptions - Reuters
US issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian oil, adding Cuba, N.Korea exceptions Reuters
March 19, 2026Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces, Washington Post reports - Reuters
Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces, Washington Post reports Reuters
March 6, 2026Iran strikes spotlight chances for North Korea to resume nuclear talks with Trump - Reuters
Iran strikes spotlight chances for North Korea to resume nuclear talks with Trump Reuters
March 2, 2026Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?
Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.
March 1, 2026North Korea says Israeli attacks and US military operation against Iran are 'illegal aggression' - Reuters
North Korea says Israeli attacks and US military operation against Iran are 'illegal aggression' Reuters
March 1, 2026North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un
Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons are here to stay.
February 26, 2026North Korea's Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade - Reuters
North Korea's Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade Reuters
February 25, 2026South Korea urges Russian embassy to remove 'victory' banner as Ukraine war anniversary nears - Reuters
South Korea urges Russian embassy to remove 'victory' banner as Ukraine war anniversary nears Reuters
February 23, 2026Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party
The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise.
February 23, 2026North Korea's ruling party re-elects Kim Jong Un general secretary for bolstering nuclear power - Reuters
North Korea's ruling party re-elects Kim Jong Un general secretary for bolstering nuclear power Reuters
February 22, 2026