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‘No discussions whatsoever,’ says South Korea in response to U.S. Forces Korea withdrawal claims

South Korea's Defense Ministry denied any discussions with Washington about withdrawing U.S. troops, following reports of a potential reduction under review by the Trump administration.

‘North Korean commanders execute their subordinates,’ former Ukrainian Army colonel says

Retired Ukrainian Army colonel Dmytro Kim claims North Korean commanders have executed their own troops to avoid prisoner capture on the battlefield.

Kim Jong-un publicly denounces failed destroyer launch, orders missile test next day

North Korea's failed destroyer launch triggered a rare public scolding from Kim Jong-un, revealing internal cracks in his push for rapid defense expansion.

North Korean troops have been captured in Russia’s war. Can they end up in South Korea?

Captured North Korean soldiers in Ukraine present diplomatic and legal dilemmas, as Seoul seeks asylum arrangements and Pyongyang demands repatriation.

“We were treated like slaves”: two defectors detail brutal North Korea abuses at UN

At the UN General Assembly’s first high-level session on North Korea, defectors gave harrowing testimony of life under the regime, as diplomats and rights experts pushed for global accountability.

Seaside resort in Kim Jong-un’s hometown prepares to ‘welcome tourists’

North Korea is finalizing the launch of its Wonsan seaside resort, a high-profile tourism project aimed at drawing foreign visitors and revenue.

North Korea permits individual car ownership for first time, Seoul says

North Korea is allowing individuals to register private cars for the first time, but experts say legal and financial barriers will limit its impact.

North Korea unveils new air-to-air missile in live-fire test, likely backed by Russian tech

North Korea unveiled a new air-to-air missile in a live-fire test, likely supported by Russian technology, as part of its growing drone and strike capabilities.

North Koreans say soaring rice prices ‘scarier than U.S. weapons’ as Kim Jong-un’s economic policy backfires

Rice prices in North Korea have nearly doubled amid tightened state control, prompting inflation, market strain, and concern over public discontent.

Woman accused of blackmailing Son Heung-min was his former lover, report says

A woman accused of blackmailing Son Heung-min is reportedly a former lover, police say, with investigations ongoing into a fake pregnancy claim.