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South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row
It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
October 8, 2026North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia - Reuters
North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia Reuters
October 6, 2026South Korea says preparing response to force North Korean apology over DMZ blast - Reuters
South Korea says preparing response to force North Korean apology over DMZ blast Reuters
October 6, 2026Ukraine believes Russia shared jet-drone technology with North Korea, says Zelenskiy - Reuters
Ukraine believes Russia shared jet-drone technology with North Korea, says Zelenskiy Reuters
October 4, 2026North Korea says it conducted intermediate-range strategic missile drill - Reuters
North Korea says it conducted intermediate-range strategic missile drill Reuters
October 3, 2026North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says intermediate-range missile test was conducted - reuters.com
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says intermediate-range missile test was conducted reuters.com
October 3, 2026North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea and Japan say - Reuters
North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea and Japan say Reuters
October 2, 2026South Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Koreans - Reuters
South Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Koreans Reuters
October 2, 2026South Korea's Lee urges North Korea to restore dialogue, pledges military buildup - Reuters
South Korea's Lee urges North Korea to restore dialogue, pledges military buildup Reuters
October 1, 2026South Korea made no military aid pledge to Ukraine over transfer of North Koreans, lawmaker says - Reuters
South Korea made no military aid pledge to Ukraine over transfer of North Koreans, lawmaker says Reuters
September 30, 2026South Korea demands North Korea stop border fortification work immediately - Reuters
South Korea demands North Korea stop border fortification work immediately Reuters
September 30, 2026Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia Reuters
September 28, 2026Explainer: What comes next for North Korea soldiers transferred from Ukraine to South Korea? - Reuters
Explainer: What comes next for North Korea soldiers transferred from Ukraine to South Korea? Reuters
September 28, 2026South Korea summons Ukraine envoy in protest over North Korean POW transfer - Reuters
South Korea summons Ukraine envoy in protest over North Korean POW transfer Reuters
September 28, 2026Vietnam and North Korea pledge closer defence ties during Hanoi talks - Reuters
Vietnam and North Korea pledge closer defence ties during Hanoi talks Reuters
September 25, 2026North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy 'incurable headache' - Reuters
North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy 'incurable headache' Reuters
September 21, 2026North Korea fires missile off east coast, Yonhap says - Reuters
North Korea fires missile off east coast, Yonhap says Reuters
September 20, 2026North Korea says nuclear status 'irreversible' after UN atomic agency rebuke - Reuters
North Korea says nuclear status 'irreversible' after UN atomic agency rebuke Reuters
September 18, 2026North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of stronger response to US-led drills - Reuters
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of stronger response to US-led drills Reuters
September 17, 2026North Korea's Kim Yo Jong denounces IAEA's meeting on denuclearization - Reuters
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong denounces IAEA's meeting on denuclearization Reuters
September 16, 2026North Korea's Kim vows to expand ties with Russia, backs victory in 'sacred war' - Reuters
North Korea's Kim vows to expand ties with Russia, backs victory in 'sacred war' Reuters
September 14, 2026North Korea held live-fire drills involving artillery and missiles, KCNA says - reuters.com
North Korea held live-fire drills involving artillery and missiles, KCNA says reuters.com
September 13, 2026North Korea fires several ballistic missiles toward sea, South Korea says - Reuters
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles toward sea, South Korea says Reuters
September 11, 2026Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to have more (state-sanctioned) fun - Reuters
Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to have more (state-sanctioned) fun Reuters
September 11, 2026North Korea's Kim thanks troops on overseas operations on founding anniversary - Reuters
North Korea's Kim thanks troops on overseas operations on founding anniversary Reuters
September 9, 2026North Korea nears completion of bridge with China, analytics firm says - Reuters
North Korea nears completion of bridge with China, analytics firm says Reuters
September 9, 2026North Korea builds new Yongbyon uranium enrichment facility, IAEA says - Reuters
North Korea builds new Yongbyon uranium enrichment facility, IAEA says Reuters
September 9, 2026China, Russia stress strategic ties with North Korea in anniversary messages to Kim - Reuters
China, Russia stress strategic ties with North Korea in anniversary messages to Kim Reuters
September 8, 2026North Korean defence minister criticizes joint military drills by US, Japan and South Korea - Reuters
North Korean defence minister criticizes joint military drills by US, Japan and South Korea Reuters
September 7, 2026North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties, TASS reports - Reuters
North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties, TASS reports Reuters
September 7, 2026North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system - Reuters
North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system Reuters
September 6, 2026North Korea ruling party revisions bolster Kim Jong Un's control, report says - Reuters
North Korea ruling party revisions bolster Kim Jong Un's control, report says Reuters
September 3, 2026North Korea and US show signs of resuming dialogue, South Korean lawmaker says - Reuters
North Korea and US show signs of resuming dialogue, South Korean lawmaker says Reuters
September 1, 2026North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear force - Reuters
North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear force Reuters
August 31, 2026North Korea names new defense minister, KCNA says - Reuters
North Korea names new defense minister, KCNA says Reuters
August 30, 2026South Korea backs Trump bid to revive North Korea talks, seeks nuclear progress - Reuters
South Korea backs Trump bid to revive North Korea talks, seeks nuclear progress Reuters
August 28, 2026Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia - Reuters
Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia Reuters
August 24, 2026North Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move imminent, Seoul says - Reuters
North Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move imminent, Seoul says Reuters
August 24, 2026Trump wants a new meeting with Kim Jong Un. North Korea says not so fast - Reuters
Trump wants a new meeting with Kim Jong Un. North Korea says not so fast Reuters
August 21, 2026Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price
US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
August 20, 2026North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end - Reuters
North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end Reuters
August 20, 2026South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure - Reuters
South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure Reuters
August 20, 2026Trump says he plans to meet with North Korea's Kim this year - Reuters
Trump says he plans to meet with North Korea's Kim this year Reuters
August 19, 2026South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
August 19, 2026Lavrov says Russia, North Korea fighting for 'new, righteous' world order - Reuters
Lavrov says Russia, North Korea fighting for 'new, righteous' world order Reuters
August 18, 2026Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea?
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
August 17, 2026Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures - Reuters
Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures Reuters
August 17, 2026South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line, Yonhap says - Reuters
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line, Yonhap says Reuters
August 16, 2026North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day - Reuters
North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day Reuters
August 16, 2026South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North
Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
August 15, 2026Explainer: Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan? - Reuters
Explainer: Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan? Reuters
August 14, 2026North Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks, report says - Reuters
North Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks, report says Reuters
August 10, 2026Ukraine's Zelenskiy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed in Russia - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed in Russia Reuters
August 9, 2026North Koreans urged to beat heat with dog-meat soup - Reuters
North Koreans urged to beat heat with dog-meat soup Reuters
August 7, 2026North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea says - Reuters
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea says Reuters
August 6, 2026South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North Korea - Reuters
South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North Korea Reuters
August 5, 2026North Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image - Reuters
North Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image Reuters
August 3, 2026Record heatwave spreads across Korean Peninsula, prompting emergency response - reuters.com
Record heatwave spreads across Korean Peninsula, prompting emergency response reuters.com
August 3, 2026US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says - Reuters
US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says Reuters
August 1, 2026North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war - Reuters
North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war Reuters
July 31, 2026Indonesia president says he is willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president - Reuters
Indonesia president says he is willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president Reuters
July 31, 2026Russia likely used N.Korean missile in deadly Ukraine strike for first time this year, sources say - Reuters
Russia likely used N.Korean missile in deadly Ukraine strike for first time this year, sources say Reuters
July 30, 2026Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict Reuters
July 25, 2026North Korea calls Seoul a 'puppet' for its role in US maritime exercise - Reuters
North Korea calls Seoul a 'puppet' for its role in US maritime exercise Reuters
July 17, 2026China 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, 2026Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
May 10, 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, 2026Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade - Reuters
Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade Reuters
April 2, 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, 2026I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back
Geumseong made it safely to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated.
March 27, 2026Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?
There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.
March 25, 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, 2026N Korea cancels Pyongyang Marathon for 'some reasons'
The annual event, usually held in April, has been cancelled a month before it was due to take place, a tour agency says.
March 9, 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