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Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border
The Associated Press | Sep 8, 2026, 5:40 AM UTC
Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine in return for economic and military assistance.
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U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.The Associated Press | Aug 28, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
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As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups the price, while Seoul fears being sidelinedAnthony Kuhn | Aug 21, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan saysThe Associated Press | Aug 20, 2026, 9:24 AM UTC
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S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cutThe Associated Press | Aug 18, 2026, 3:19 PM UTC
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
President Trump explained the decision by saying South Korea had declined to help with the "denuclearization" of Iran and he cited his good relationship with North Korea's leader.
The Associated Press | Aug 17, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC
South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next?
South Korea is moving away from its policy of prioritizing the immediate denuclearization of North Korea. But despite that shift, experts doubt Pyongyang will return to the negotiating table.
Se Eun Gong | Aug 3, 2026, 6:49 AM UTC
Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push
The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, and has raised speculation that she may be coordinating a possible visit to Russia by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The Associated Press | Jul 20, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC
China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance
Xi's silence on North Korea's nuclear program came as Kim tried to convince the world of the irreversibility of his country's status as a nuclear power.
Anthony Kuhn, Jennifer Pak | Jun 10, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea
Xi traveled to Pyongyang on Monday in a likely attempt to reassert China's unique influence over its socialist neighbor.
The Associated Press | Jun 8, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC