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North Korea’s Kim unveils plans for 10,000-tonne warships, nuclear navy

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaking during the commissioning ceremony of the new multipurpose destroyer Choe Hyon at Nampho port, North Korea on June 23, 2026.

North Korea’s Military Demarcation Line fortification violates 1953 armistice, says Seoul

The remarks followed reports that North Korean troops had been installing fences close to the Military Demarcation Line.

North Korean leader Kim criticises Japan as turning into ‘war state’

This is believed to be the first time that Kim has referred to “moves to become a military power” and “militarism” in criticising Japan.

South Korean leader says he told Trump sanctions on North Korea are ‘ineffective’

(From left) US President Donald Trump, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at a working lunch meeting during the G-7 summit in Evian, France, on June 17.

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong condemns G7 call for denuclearisation as violation of sovereignty

FILE PHOTO: A satellite image shows a nuclear material production factory, in Yongbyon, North Korea, May 17, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

South Korea’s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea

South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung (left) and US President Donald Trump during the G7 summit, in Evian, on June 16.

North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin during their visit to Beijing on Sept 3, 2025.

US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

FILE PHOTO: A satellite image shows a nuclear material production factory, in Yongbyon, North Korea, May 17, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. VERIFICATION: - Coordinates of the facility: 39.785209, 125.759145. - Surrounding areas of the facilities were seen paved starting from May 2025. - Analyst confirmed with Reuters that the location for the Yongbyon plant was most likely where Kim Jong Un had visited recently./File Photo

Why it’s harder for China to keep North Korea in line

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (L) seeing off China's President Xi Jinping after the latter's rare visit to North Korea on June 8, where he proclaimed a willingness to bring ties to "new heights" .

North Korea gives Xi a lavish welcome at a pivotal juncture for two allies

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a welcome ceremony for Xi in Pyongyang on June 8.

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