22 h. ago Trump talks up ‘big nuclear’ North Korea, reaching out to Kim

Kim Jong-un hasn’t shown any serious interest in re-engaging with the US president. But Trump still has a soft spot for the ‘very smart guy’.

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4 d. ago ‘Goofy’: declassified 1994 files show how world powers doubted North Korea’s Kim Jong

Newly released files show experts from the US and Russia were sceptical he could hold onto power in the wake of his father’s sudden death.

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4 d. ago Russia’s Putin says North Korea, China should join Ukraine ceasefire talks

Russia’s Putin says North Korea, China should join Ukraine ceasefire talks  Radio Free Asia

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6 d. ago ODNI 2025 Threat Assessment notes threats from Russia, China, Iran, North Korea targeting critical infrastructure, telecom

ODNI 2025 Threat Assessment notes threats from Russia, China, Iran, North Korea targeting critical infrastructure, telecom  IndustrialCyber

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8 d. ago Did negative online reviews prompt North Korea to stop foreign tours?

The measure for visits to the Rason special economic zone comes as North Korea aims to boost its tourism revenue.

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1 week ago North Korea’s Kim reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine in talks with top official

Kim met with Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s Security Council secretary, just days after Moscow and Kyiv agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire in the conflict.

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1 week ago Pentagon may stop expanding American forces in Japan to save US$1 billion

The move could undermine the process to upgrade the role of Japan-based US forces amid China and North Korea threats.

Economics

2 w. ago North Korea is rolling in bitcoin. Only the US and UK have more

A major breach of Dubai-based trading platform Bybit last month netted hackers believed to be backed by Pyongyang US$1.5 billion in tokens.

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2 w. ago What to do with North Korean POWs in Ukraine? Kyiv, Seoul discuss

Ukraine says it has captured North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region. Thousands more are thought to have been killed or injured.

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2 w. ago Trump’s remarks on North Korea could spark Seoul’s nuclear rethink

The comments have sparked fears the US might favour talks on nuclear arms reduction with North Korea instead of full denuclearisation.

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2 w. ago Did Russia help build North Korea’s latest nuclear submarine?

The submarine could significantly escalate security concerns on the Korean peninsula and in the Taiwan Strait, experts say.

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3 w. ago After South Korea’s bombing blunder, Pyongyang fires missiles, warns of ‘accidental’ war

The warning from North Korea’s foreign ministry came as the US-South Korea ‘Freedom Shield 2025’ drills were set to kick off on Monday.

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3 w. ago North Korea sends 3,500 more troops to Russia ahead of Ukraine deployment: lawmaker

The psychological warfare to urge North Korean soldiers to surrender in battle has had little effect, according to Ukrainian intelligence.

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3 w. ago North Korea opens to international tourists for first time in 5 years

Visitors were taken to Rason, in the country’s special economic zone, on a five-day trip organised by Beijing-based Koryo Tours.

Society

3 w. ago Surreal sights as North Korea welcomes tourists for first time in 5 years

The tourists were in Rason on a five-day organised tour, visiting factories and schools, and watching children dance against a backdrop of animated ballistic missiles.

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3 w. ago As US sends show of strength to South Korea, it keeps Pyongyang on pause

But analysts suggest Washington may be open to resuming talks with North Korea, with Moscow potentially playing the role of mediator.

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