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North Korea

South Korea’s Lee plays down proposed US chip tariffs, warns of higher prices

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea has safeguards in place to ensure its chipmakers will not be left at a disadvantage.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea has safeguards in place to ensure its chipmakers will not be left at a disadvantage.

North Korea produces enough nuclear material a year for 10 to 20 weapons: South Korean President

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung said that a pragmatic approach was needed in addressing North Korea’s nuclear issue.
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung said that a pragmatic approach was needed in addressing North Korea’s nuclear issue.

South Korea raids suspects’ homes, offices over drone flights into North Korea

Pyongyang accused Seoul of having flown a drone into the border city of Kaesong earlier in January.
Pyongyang accused Seoul of having flown a drone into the border city of Kaesong earlier in January.

China’s trade with North Korea recovers to near pre-pandemic levels

North Korea imported US$257.4 million (S$330,28 million) worth of goods from China in December 2025.
North Korea imported US$257.4 million (S$330,28 million) worth of goods from China in December 2025.

South Korea’s Lee calls for improved drone detection to avoid provoking North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) after their talk in Nara, western Japan, January 13, 2026. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) after their talk in Nara, western Japan, January 13, 2026. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS

North Korea’s Kim sacks vice-premier, rails against ‘incompetence’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the first phase of the renovation of the Ryongsong Machine Complex, in Pyongyang, North Korea on Jan 19, 2025.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the first phase of the renovation of the Ryongsong Machine Complex, in Pyongyang, North Korea on Jan 19, 2025.

Former Yoon administration staff linked to alleged North Korea drone intrusion

Fragments of a drone lie scattered on the ground in Muksan-ri area, Kaepung District, Kaesong City, North Korea.
Fragments of a drone lie scattered on the ground in Muksan-ri area, Kaepung District, Kaesong City, North Korea.

South Korea to streamline procedures for entry of North Korean food products

Officials stressed that the move does not signal a resumption of large-scale commercial trade with North Korea.
Officials stressed that the move does not signal a resumption of large-scale commercial trade with North Korea.

Radio Free Asia to resume Korean broadcasts to reach North Korea

Korea Service broadcasts would begin later this month.
Korea Service broadcasts would begin later this month.

South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into North

Fragments of a drone lie scattered on the ground in Kaesong City, North Korea.
Fragments of a drone lie scattered on the ground in Kaesong City, North Korea.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.