North Korea

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Friday called for shifting away from a denuclearization-first approach to North Korea. He argued that the precondition has stalled diplomacy and allowed Pyongyang to advance its nuclear capabilities over the past three decades.

June 22, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for further expanding the country's nuclear assets with a goal of overtaking the world, state media reported Tuesday.

The U.S. Treasury Department has published a list of medical devices requiring specific authorization for export to North Korea. The measure took effect on Thursday.

June 12, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea for the first time in seven years and held a summit with leader Kim Jong-un. The two sides reaffirmed bilateral ties but made no mention of nuclear issues.

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met with Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan in Pyongyang on Tuesday for talks on bilateral ties.

May 21, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Naegohyang Women's FC of North Korea advanced to the final of the AFC Women's Champions League after defeating a South Korean side. The team will play Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan on Saturday in Suwon.