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Kim Jong Un stresses ‘exponential’ nuke production at parliamentary session
North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly also adds language on nuclear weapons status to constitution, passes new laws
September 28, 2023
North Korea to ‘expel’ US soldier Travis King for ‘illegally’ entering country
State media says American confessed to illegal crossing in July but did not indicate where DPRK will send him
September 27, 2023
North Korean envoy tells UN that Korean Peninsula on brink of nuclear war
Kim Song blames US but also calls for climate change action, in likely effort to position itself as engaged member state
September 27, 2023
Defense minister nominee vows to end 2018 military agreement with North Korea
At hearing, Shin Won-sik says deal benefits DPRK more than South Korea but apologizes for past controversial remarks
September 27, 2023
North Korean defector-activists welcome ruling to overturn leaflet launch ban
Activists say South Korean court upheld democratic principles, though some fear it may endanger border residents
September 27, 2023
Russian military plane lands in North Korea after unannounced flight
VIP plane makes 2nd trip to Pyongyang since August amid speculation over weapons deals and ahead of Russian FM’s visit
September 27, 2023
South Korean court strikes down law banning leaflet launches into North Korea
Constitutional Court rules anti-leaflet law passed in 2021 ‘excessively restricts’ freedom of speech
September 26, 2023
Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea
South Korean weapons rolled through downtown for event that experts say aimed to reassure citizens about DPRK threats
September 26, 2023
Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons
President emphasizes joint efforts with US to deter DPRK use of nuclear weapons in speech at military event
September 26, 2023
‘Two-way’ North Korea-Russia ties threaten global peace, Blinken says
US Secretary of State warns DPRK seeks help with missile program in exchange for aiding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine
September 26, 2023
