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South Korea’s new president faces test over repatriation of 4 North Koreans

Four North Koreans crossed the maritime border into South Korean waters in May and requested repatriation. Officials say a safe return will be arranged once communication with Pyongyang is restored.

North Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Shoigu affirm ‘consensus’ on Ukraine, other international issues

Kim Jong-un and Sergei Shoigu met in Pyongyang to reaffirm a strategic consensus on the Ukraine conflict and other global issues, signaling deeper military and political cooperation between North Korea and Russia.

Russia’s Shoigu meets Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang over Kursk recovery, troop deployment

Russian Security Council chief Sergei Shoigu met Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang to discuss Kursk recovery, North Korean troop deployments, and strategic ties.

Czech Republic finalizes $18B nuclear power contract with South Korea, overcoming French opposition

he Czech Republic has finalized an $18 billion nuclear power contract with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, overcoming a French legal challenge that had delayed the deal.

Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s next president?

Lee Jae-myung, once a child factory worker, has been elected South Korea’s next president. His path to power includes sweeping reforms, legal battles, and political resilience.

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un calls new hospital construction ‘great revolution’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised the construction of a hospital near Pyongyang as a “great revolution” in public health and pledged broader infrastructure development under the country’s 20X10 policy.

South Korea monitoring China-installed buoys, citing possible military purpose

South Korea is monitoring 13 buoys installed by China near the West Sea, citing concerns they may serve undisclosed military purposes.

Reducing U.S. forces in South Korea could invite miscalculation by North Korea, expert warns

Reducing U.S. forces in Korea could embolden North Korea and weaken deterrence, warns CSIS expert Victor Cha, amid renewed tensions and shifting U.S. priorities.

Kim Jong-un demotes top general, reshuffles military after warship mishap

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has demoted General Political Bureau chief Jong Kyong-thaek and reshuffled top military posts after a destroyer accident at Chongjin Shipyard.

North Korea received air defense systems from Russia in exchange for military support

A multinational watchdog has confirmed that North Korea received mobile air defense systems and missile technology from Russia in exchange for military and labor support in Ukraine.