North Korea
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North Korea shrugs off Trump’s scaled-back drills with South Korea, saying it changes nothing
North Korea’s Dismissive Reaction North Korea stated that scaling back joint military exercises does not change their fundamentally provocative nature. Consequently, this dismissive stance dampens hopes for an early resumption of diplomacy…
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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi seeks to improve Seoul ties amid US-South Korea friction
Calls for Strategic Autonomy Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on South Korea to exercise genuine strategic autonomy on Thursday. Specifically, he urged Seoul to develop relations with Beijing and…
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Trump Reduces Military Exercises With South Korea Amid Efforts to Reengage North Korea
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to significantly reduce its joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the high cost of the drills and his desire to avoid…
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Why has North Korea fired a missile ahead of US-South Korea drills?
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from its eastern port city of Wonsan into the sea between the Korean Peninsula and Japan on August 12, 2026.
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Old Friends, New Calculations: A Reset in China-North Korea Relations
In June 2026, Chinese leader Xi Jinping traveled to Pyongyang for a high-level summit with Kim Jong-un. Marking his first trip abroad of the year and his first visit to…
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North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test
Kim Yo Jong, the high-ranking sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, issued explicit military warnings. This toward Tokyo following Japan’s recent test-firing of a United States-made Tomahawk cruise…
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Russia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route
Construction on the first-ever Russia North Korea road bridge spanning the Tumen River is entering its final phase near Khasan. Spanning one kilometer with two traffic lanes, the $100 million infrastructure project…
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Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme
United States President Donald Trump intends to pivot his administration’s foreign policy focus toward North Korea’s nuclear weapon program. Following a recent framework agreement aimed at ending the war with…
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Time for US wishful thinking on North Korean denuclearisation is over
Stalling diplomatic talks directly benefits Kim Jong-un’s regime and its military ambitions. According to the SCMP, every single year that passes without negotiations allows Pyongyang to significantly improve its nuclear…
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North Korea needs China for survival: Why does Beijing need Pyongyang?
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s two-day visit to Pyongyang marks his first trip to North Korea in seven years and his first overseas travel of the year. This high-profile diplomatic move…
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Xi Jinping’s North Korea Visit Highlights China’s Strategic Role in Northeast Asia
Xi Jinping Returns to Pyongyang Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit North Korea next week, marking his first trip to Pyongyang since 2019. The visit comes at a…
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North Korea’s Easter Ballistic Launches: Strategic Signaling in a Volatile Pacific
The Transition from Deterrence to Proactive Escalation By April 19, 2026, North Korea’s military posture has transitioned from periodic deterrence displays to a pattern of proactive escalation. The Al Jazeera…
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The North Korean Infiltration of the Digital Supply Chain
The Attack on “Invisible Software” and Critical Infrastructure In March 2026, cybersecurity researchers identified a massive hacking campaign linked to groups from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The…