China-North Korea Border Bridge May Open in October, Signaling a Possible Thaw in Relations
September 16, 2026
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North Korean Sports Minister Arrives in Beijing Ahead of Japan Visit for Asian Games
September 15, 2026
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North Korea’s Russia Deployment Brings Economic Gains and Strategic Leverage, Report Says
September 15, 2026
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North Korea Reports Joint Drill Featuring Ballistic Missiles, Cruise Missiles and Attack Drones
September 14, 2026
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North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea of Japan Amid Rising Japan-U.S.-South Korea Tensions
September 12, 2026
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North Korea Commissions Second Destroyer as It Signals Nuclear Naval Ambitions Near Japan
September 8, 2026
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Japan, U.S. and South Korea Launch Multi-Domain Exercise in East China Sea
September 7, 2026
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North Korea Drops ‘Peaceful Unification’ From Party Charter, Codifies Kim Jong Un’s Expanded Powers, Seoul Think Tank Says
September 4, 2026
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Trump says he ordered Pentagon to sharply reduce U.S.–South Korea drills, putting regional deterrence—and Japan’s planning—in focus
August 17, 2026
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FT: Xi reportedly lashed out over PM Takaichi’s defense build-up as Trump backed Japan; China denies tense exchange
May 26, 2026
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Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un, vows unwavering China–North Korea ties as Tokyo gauges regional impact
February 23, 2026
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Decoy Operation Unmasks North Korea’s IT ‘Interview Stand-In’ Racket
January 22, 2026
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Lavrov Slams Japan’s Defense Buildup, Praises Culture Ties, as Tokyo Stays the Course on Deterrence
January 21, 2026
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Kim Yo Jong condemns alleged South Korean drone incursion, but calls Seoul’s denial “wise,” in calibrated message to test engagement policy
January 12, 2026
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Cuts, Bruises and a Fresh Start: Japan’s PM Takaichi Finishes Move Into Official Residence
January 4, 2026
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