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Severe punishments, death penalty imposed in North’s disaster response law, report finds

North Korea’s 2022 crisis response law imposes severe penalties, including the death sentence, for failed disaster management by officials.

Kim Yo-jong’s statements suggest North Korea wants to define terms of engagement with South, U.S.

Kim Yo-jong rejected talks with South Korea and urged the U.S. to accept North Korea as a nuclear state, signaling a strategic shift in Pyongyang’s approach to diplomacy.

Trump open to talks with anyone, says State Department in response to Kim Yo-jong

The U.S. State Department said President Trump remains open to dialogue with any party for peace, responding to remarks by North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong.

Stolen IDs and laptop farms: How North Korean IT workers infiltrate Western companies

North Korean IT operatives are infiltrating Western tech companies using stolen identities and remote laptop farms, with wages funneled to weapons programs.

North Korea-U.S. talks possible, but not on denuclearization, says Kim Yo-jong

Kim Yo-jong rejected the idea of renewed denuclearization talks with the U.S., calling it an affront to North Korea’s nuclear status, but left room for alternative dialogue.

Moscow-Pyongyang direct flight marks new chapter in bilateral ties

A Nordwind Airlines flight from Moscow landed in Pyongyang for the first time, signaling stronger ties between Russia and North Korea.

Trump won’t ‘idly stand by’ if Yoon is unfairly prosecuted, warns former White House adviser

Former Trump aide Fred Fleitz warned that Trump would not “stand idly by” if Yoon Suk Yeol were unfairly prosecuted, prompting debate among Korean lawmakers.

Unification minister says he would recommend ‘adjusting’ upcoming South Korea-U.S. drills

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young says South Korea may adjust upcoming U.S. joint military drills to reduce tensions with North Korea, as the Lee administration signals a shift in policy.

Despite South’s policy gestures, North not interested in engaging with South, leader’s sister says

Kim Yo-jong declared North Korea has no interest in engaging with the South, dismissing Seoul’s outreach as insincere. President Lee Jae Myung reiterated his administration’s commitment to peaceful diplomacy.

New Unification Minister visits Panmunjom, aims to bring era of ‘reconciliation’ between Koreas

New Unification Minister Chung Dong-young visited Panmunjom on his first day in office, signaling a renewed focus on restoring inter-Korean communication and easing tensions.