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Hypothetically speaking, if Kim Jong Un “died for real” tomorrow, what ramifications would that leave for North Korea and the entire Korean peninsula as a whole?
This question was inspired by rumors of Kim Jong Un dying in a Chinese hospital I saw this morning. Although…
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[Exclusive] US links North Korea intel-sharing freeze to Coupang dispute
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Bipartisan US Senate bill reaffirms ‘ironclad’ nuclear deterrence pledge to S. Korea
in NewsWASHINGTON — Two U.S. senators have introduced bipartisan legislation seeking to reaffirm Washington’s “ironclad” extended nuclear deterrence commitments to South…
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N. Korea could bolster drone capabilities through workers at Russian factory: report
in NewsWASHINGTON — North Korea could strengthen its military drone capabilities by gaining technical expertise through workers deployed to a major…
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NK gaining troop deployment, combat experience in Ukraine war: USFK chief
in NewsWASHINGTON — North Korea is gaining experience in deploying troops and sustaining military operations over long distances through its involvement…
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EU adds 3 individuals, 4 entities to N. Korea sanctions list
in NewsThe European Union (EU) on Monday added three individuals and four entities to its sanctions list targeting North Korea over…
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Lee calls for breaking off from ‘vicious cycle of hostility’ for peace
in NewsPresident Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called for breaking off from “a vicious cycle of hostility and confrontation to create…
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South Korea’s participation in the 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games has been marred by a persistent series of operational errors. These are some of the notable incidents.
At the athletes village welcome event, performers dressed as Japan’s three great unifiers, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu,…
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South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer
South Korea’s presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two…
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Number of S. Koreans with family in N. Korea down to less than 33,000
SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) — The number of South Koreans with family members in North Korea following their separation during…
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The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
A string of controversies targeted the South Korean delegation at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games ahead of Saturday’s opening ceremony:…
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North Korean defector recounts trafficking, sexual abuse in China in U.S. congressional hearing
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For South Korean citizens, do you usually refer to the North as 조선 instead of 북한?
I mean, I know that in standard SK language, they call North Korea ‘북한’ (bukhan) instead of its actual name…
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100,000 North Koreans on Student Visas earns $800 million annually for regime
… Among them, Chinese-based workers numbered 20,000 to 70,000, the highest, primarily working in labor-intensive industries such as simple processing…
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China, Russia stress strategic ties with North Korea in anniversary messages to Kim Jong Un
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North Korea eyes 2nd straight title at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
in NewsNorth Korea’s women’s football team continued to showcase its dominance at the youth level, cruising to a 2-0 victory over…
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China’s Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New York
in NewsNEW YORK — Huawei Technologies, a leading Chinese tech company, faces a criminal racketeering trial in New York over charges…
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North Korea cracks down on teens’ K-pop-inspired finger heart gesture
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South Korean man sentenced to 5 years in prison for spying for NK
in NewsA South Korean man has been sentenced to five years in prison for spying for North Korea, officials said Saturday.…
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Seoul Reviews Possible Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
Cheong Wa Dae said on the 4th that the government is reviewing various options related to military readiness on the…
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FM Cho vows continued diplomatic efforts to revive NK-US dialogue
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Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday that South Korea will continue efforts to revive dialogue between North Korea and the…
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S. Korea says no changes to trilateral military drills with US, Japan after NK criticism
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South Korea’s military reaffirmed Tuesday the upcoming combined exercise with the United States and Japan will go ahead as scheduled,…
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Trump could discuss ‘tacit’ NK nuke acceptance with Kim in possible summit: ex-official
in NewsWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump could put on the table the “tacit” acceptance of North Korea’s nuclear program, a…
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Do South Koreans identify with the term “Joseon”?
I’m curious whether South Koreans today still feel any sense of identification with the term “Joseon” (朝鲜). Of course, I…
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65% of S. Koreans support nuclear armament: poll
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Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans support the idea of their country having its own nuclear weapons, a poll showed Friday.…
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North Korean voters leaving a polling station in Pyongyang after casting their ballots in the Supreme People’s Assembly elections. State media reported a 99.78% turnout with 100% approval for the ruling coalition, securing all 687 seats and re-electing Kim Il Sung as President. (1990)
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Parasitic infections surge in Russia···health authorities “blame North Korean worker inflow”
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U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands
The United States has canceled a joint amphibious landing exercise with South Korean forces that was set for next month,…
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N. Korea, Belarus near visa-waiver agreement for ordinary citizens: report
in NewsNorth Korea and Belarus are close to signing a visa-waiver agreement for ordinary citizens, Belarus’ state media has reported. The…
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N. Korea denounces Japan’s record defense budget as ‘war preparation’
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North Korea on Saturday condemned Japan’s plan to set a record-high defense budget for next year, calling it a move…
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nuke against nuke
nuke for nuke has been hot topic in korean politic with trump pulling back on joint military operation and trump…
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North Korea: Will Trump-Kim talks happen anytime soon?
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NK fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: S. Korean military
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Thursday, South Korea’s military said. The Joint Chiefs of…
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U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are being cut short after Trump order, Seoul says
Joint military exercises underway between the United States and South Korea are being cut short, both countries said, after President…
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Trump Seeks Summit With Kim Jong-un at November APEC
The Wall Street Journal, WSJ, reported on the 18th that U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to meet North Korean…
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Trump says North Korea’s Kim has responded to his overtures
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