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Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim dismisses international calls for denuclearization as ‘silly talk’ and vows to maintain nuclear capabilities

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 17, 2026
North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference

North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference

Visit marks first North Korean vice minister-level delegation to Xiangshan Forum since 2019, as DPRK-China ties deepen

North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 16, 2026
North Korea bars Western, Chinese visitors from Pyongyang trade fair: sources

North Korea bars Western, Chinese visitors from Pyongyang trade fair: sources

Apparent Ebola-related restriction comes months after Pyongyang allowed foreigners to its spring fair

North Korea bars Western, Chinese visitors from Pyongyang trade fair: sources
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 16, 2026
North Korea ordered to pay $32 million for destroying inter-Korean office

North Korea ordered to pay $32 million for destroying inter-Korean office

Pyongyang was also ordered to cover legal fees since Seoul filed its lawsuit in 2023.

North Korea ordered to pay $32 million for destroying inter-Korean office
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 16, 2026
North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism

North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism

Federal court holds Pyongyang and Tehran jointly liable for supporting groups linked to attacks targeting Americans

North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 15, 2026
North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 women’s soccer win

North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 women’s soccer win

Bangladesh failed to register a single shot during the match, as opposed to the DPRK’s 21 attempts.

North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 women’s soccer win
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 15, 2026
Kim Jong Un vows firm support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war before election

Kim Jong Un vows firm support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war before election

DPRK leader responded to Vladimir Putin’s message congratulating North Korea on its 78th founding anniversary

Kim Jong Un vows firm support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war before election
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 15, 2026
Swiss firm denies North Korea’s claim it operates office in Pyongyang

Swiss firm denies North Korea’s claim it operates office in Pyongyang

DPRK trade portal says Swiss firm helps certify exports, but firm says notion of corporate presence is inaccurate

Swiss firm denies North Korea’s claim it operates office in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 14, 2026
Seoul plans to donate medical equipment to one of North Korea’s major hospitals

Seoul plans to donate medical equipment to one of North Korea’s major hospitals

Unification Ministry plans to donate ‘immediately if the North responds positively,’ a spokesperson said.

Seoul plans to donate medical equipment to one of North Korea’s major hospitals
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 14, 2026
North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia

North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia

Russian tourism association says travelers will have to rely on organized bus tours set to open by the end of 2026

North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 14, 2026
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