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Lee seeks Pope Leo’s blessing for peace with North Korea at Vatican meeting
Seoul says president invited pontiff to visit South Korea, but doesn’t say if he appealed for papal visit to Pyongyang
June 16, 2026
US imposes new restrictions on export of medical devices to North Korea
Expert says dual-use medical and lab equipment could support DPRK’s nuclear and chemical weapons programs
June 15, 2026
North Korean hackers steal $36M from blockchain service using phishing email
Attackers siphoned funds from Humanity Protocol and minted tokens after infiltrating executive’s computer, report finds
June 15, 2026
North Korea slams calls for its denuclearization in series of weekend statements
Pyongyang disparages Seoul’s inter-Korean policy as ‘peace mask,’ claims US-ROK defense ties are threatening region
June 15, 2026
Trump posts summit photo with Kim Jong Un before announcing Iran deal
Expert says it’s premature to suggest Trump will now turn his attention from Middle East to diplomacy with North Korea
June 15, 2026
North Korea, Vietnam hold talks on boosting law enforcement cooperation
Visit by Vietnamese security ministry delegation highlights efforts to advance ties since leaders’ talks last year
June 15, 2026
Russia using North Korean missile tech to upgrade its weapons, Kyiv says
Moscow reportedly still relies on DPRK and Western electronics for ballistic missiles used to strike Ukraine
June 15, 2026
Lee says hope for peace with North Korea is ‘still alive’ at mass in Rome
South Korean president is expected to seek support for peace efforts when he meets Pope Leo on Monday
June 15, 2026
Yoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules
Ex-president sentenced to 30 years in prison for endangering military and citizens through drone flights over Pyongyang
June 12, 2026
Russian man arrested for taking photo of North Korean Embassy in Moscow
Court records show man was convicted of ‘petty hooliganism,’ pointing to security concerns amid Ukrainian attacks
June 12, 2026
