Trump unveils a new passport design featuring himself, sparking horrified reactions over its "creepy dictatorial vibe".
North Korea's Kim Jong Un observed major weapons tests, calling for a "deadly and destructive" military posture.
A 13-year-old girl, Kim Ju Ae, appears alongside North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, sparking debate about her potential as his successor.
North Korea commissions its largest warship, a 5,000-metric-ton destroyer capable of carrying nuclear missiles.
North Korea commissions a 5,000-ton destroyer, symbolizing its growing naval and nuclear capabilities.
Kim Jong Un aims to develop North Korea's nuclear arsenal to surpass the world.
Lee outlines phased North Korea approach
North Korea observes the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, which secured economic rewards without denuclearization, as experts worry this precedent undermines prospects for North Korean nuclear disarmament negotiations and strengthens Kim Jong Un's resistance to denuclearization.
Xi Jinping traveled to North Korea in June 2026, his first visit in seven years, to reassert Chinese influence over Kim Jong Un and counterbalance growing Russian patronage, as Beijing views the Korean Peninsula as integral to its broader Pacific security strategy.
Trump hints at a new approach to North Korea's nuclear program after the US agreement with Iran.
South Korean leader says told Trump sanctions on North are 'ineffective'
Don't be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest
South Korean experts are split over President Lee Jae Myung's push for inter-Korean dialogue amid North Korea's nuclear expansion.
The U.S.-Iran interim nuclear agreement offers North Korea's Kim Jong Un a strategic blueprint for leveraging nuclear weapons, geographic threats, and endurance to extract sanctions relief and concessions without genuine denuclearization, analysts warn.
Kim Yo Jong rejected G7 denuclearisation demands, declaring North Korea's nuclear status irreversibly finalised and essential for national security, effectively closing diplomatic prospects for disarmament while intensifying regional security tensions.
South Korea's president Lee seeks papal support for Korean peace during a Vatican meeting with Pope Leo.
Trump's stance on North Korea and Iran nuclear threats lacks logic and consistency.
Kim Jong Un plans to bolster North Korea's military capability as South Korea trains 500,000 drone warriors.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw key weapons tests on Thursday.
North Korea commissions a warship as Kim Jong Un vows to equip the navy with nuclear weapons.
Kim Jong Un declares that North Korea is equipping its navy with nuclear weapons.
Kim Jong Un orders North Korea to build two warships annually for five years.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to exercise the country's nuclear state position amid global security concerns.
North Korea commemorated its second anniversary defense treaty with Russia by pledging stronger bilateral ties, citing mutual defense provisions and expanded cooperation across politics, economics, and military sectors supporting Russia's Ukraine war.
South Korean President Lee told Trump at a G7 summit that sanctions on North Korea are ineffective due to Russian military support, while Trump indicated interest in renewed diplomacy with Kim Jong Un despite Pyongyang's declared irreversible nuclear status.
Trump plans to focus on North Korea's nuclear program after resolving the Iran issue, according to South Korea's president Lee Jae Myung.
President Trump signaled renewed focus on North Korea's nuclear program following Iran diplomacy, raising investor concerns about East Asian regional stability, defense spending, and supply chain security for technology sectors.
North Korea slams G7 call for denuclearization
President Lee Jae-myung reported significant progress from multiple conversations with Donald Trump at the G7 summit, discussing Korean Peninsula peace and alliance security, while requesting Trump's assistance as a peacemaker regarding North Korea engagement.
Military intelligence analyst Hershman argues the U.S. applies inconsistent nuclear policy: crushing Iran over potential weapons while tolerating North Korea's actual arsenal and billion-dollar cyber theft campaigns, signaling authoritarian regimes that acquiring nuclear weapons ensures American restraint rather than intervention.
North Korea has branded the G7's call for the country's denuclearisation as a violation of its sovereignty
North Korea's growing pet culture widens the wealth gap between rich and poor citizens.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung completed an eight-day European tour culminating in a G7 appearance, securing a Digital Trade Agreement with the EU, elevating ties with Italy to strategic partnership status, and meeting Pope Francis to discuss Korean Peninsula peace efforts.
South Korean President Lee asks US President Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea.
North Korea conducts major weapons tests, seeking to strengthen its military capabilities.
Kim Jong Un attends a commissioning ceremony for the DPRK's new destroyer Choe Hyon at Nampho Port.
North Korea launches its first destroyer, with Kim Jong Un warning of a potential nuclear war.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced his navy is being equipped with nuclear weapons, claiming it has become a fully operational nuclear-armed force amid escalating regional tensions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned Japan's shift toward militarism, lifting defense export restrictions on fighter jets and missiles, while calling for expanded nuclear capabilities to counter perceived threats from the US and South Korea.
Denuclearisation of North Korea Remains a Top Priority for Trump Administration: Senior U.S. Diplomat
South Korea’s Lee: Trump Open to Phased North Korea Nuclear Strategy
Korea's division is a legacy of the Cold War, created by external powers, particularly the US and Soviet Union.
South Korea's Lee says Trump open to phased North Korea nuclear deal
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Trump Open to Phased North Korea Nuclear Deal, South Korea’s Lee Says
Kim Yo Jong rejected G7 denuclearization demands in June 2026, declaring North Korea's nuclear arsenal irreversible and non-negotiable, emphasizing weapons as essential deterrents against perceived threats and core state interests.
Putin and Kim Jong Un's 2024 defense treaty has yielded substantial mutual gains: Russia received millions of North Korean artillery shells and ballistic missiles for Ukraine operations, while North Korea gained economic support and international legitimacy, fundamentally reshaping their strategic alignment.
Kim Yo Jong condemns G7's call for North Korea's denuclearization.
U.S. policymakers convened to reassess North Korea strategy as Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal expands, Russia partnership deepens, and traditional diplomatic tools fail across six administrations, complicating renewed denuclearization negotiations.
South Korean President Lee urges US President Trump to revive diplomacy with North Korea.