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North's Kim reaffirms commitment to deepening ties with Russia in Victory Day message

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia's Victory Day celebration, reaffirming Pyongyang's commitment to prioritizing and deepening ties with Moscow, state media reported Saturday.

2026-05-09

Trump could ask Xi for suggestions on engagement with North at upcoming summit: Campbell

U.S. President Donald Trump could ask for Chinese President Xi Jinping's suggestions for engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during their upcoming summit in Beijing, a former senior U.S. diplomat said on Thursday.

2026-05-08

Meeting between Trump, North's Kim 'not currently' scheduled in upcoming Asia trip: White House official

A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is not currently scheduled during Trump's trip to Asia this month amid speculation that he could seek to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang when opportunities arise.

2026-05-05

North Korean leader urges greater youth involvement in national development

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for a greater role for young people in achieving national development, state media reported Sunday, following a meeting of the country's largest youth group last week.

2026-05-03

Five former POWs from Korean War sue North Korea over forced labor

Five former South Korean prisoners of war (POWs) have filed a compensation lawsuit against North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un in a Seoul court, seeking damages for forced labor.

2026-04-29

Kim Jong-un attends concert marking 80th founding anniversary of military band

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a concert marking the 80th founding anniversary of a key military band, calling it a symbol of the country's armed forces, state media reported on Wednesday.

2026-04-29

North Korea has ramped up public executions to instill fear, maximize control: NGO report

A report reveals North Korea's Kim Jong-un has intensified public executions, using them to instill fear and enforce obedience, with significant increases observed since the Covid-19 border closures amid ongoing economic hardship.

2026-04-28

North Korean hackers stole $12 million in crypto in Q1, U.S. media reports

North Korean regime-affiliated hacking groups were found to have stolen more than $12 million in cryptocurrency in this year’s first quarter, according to a news report from Voice of America (VOA) on Friday.

2026-04-24

Russian delegation discusses trade, tech cooperation during visit to North Korea

A Russian delegation visited North Korea earlier this week to meet with local counterparts, Pyongyang's state media reported Thursday, highlighting a deepening partnership between the two countries.

2026-04-23

USFK chief says Thaad antimissile system 'still remains' in South Korea

United States Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson said the U.S. military's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) system “still remains on the [Korean] Peninsula."

2026-04-22