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North Korea

South Korea police raid spy agency over drone flight into North

Pyongyang accused Seoul of flying a drone into Kaesong earlier in 2026, releasing images that purported to show debris from the downed aircraft.
Pyongyang accused Seoul of flying a drone into Kaesong earlier in 2026, releasing images that purported to show debris from the downed aircraft.

Why Carney’s ‘middle powers’ strategic option won’t work for South Korea

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcoming visiting South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun at the State Department  in Washington on Feb 3.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcoming visiting South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun at the State Department  in Washington on Feb 3.

North Korea to hold party congress in February, first since 2021

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending an inauguration ceremony for a large-scale greenhouse farm in North Pyongan Province on Feb 1.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending an inauguration ceremony for a large-scale greenhouse farm in North Pyongan Province on Feb 1.

UN Security Council to exempt sanctions on humanitarian aid for North Korea, source says

The United Nations General Assembly meets after China and Russia vetoed new sanctions on North Korea in the U.N. Security Council, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., June 8, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
The United Nations General Assembly meets after China and Russia vetoed new sanctions on North Korea in the U.N. Security Council, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., June 8, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

UN to approve sanction exemptions on N. Korea aid projects: Sources

North Korea has long struggled with its state-managed economy and chronic food shortages.
North Korea has long struggled with its state-managed economy and chronic food shortages.

Seoul official says ‘new progress’ on North Korea possible in coming days

Analysts say the move would allow South Korea’s NGOs to provide humanitarian assistance – such as nutritional supplements – to North Korea.
Analysts say the move would allow South Korea’s NGOs to provide humanitarian assistance – such as nutritional supplements – to North Korea.

North Korea holds national winter games as it sits out Winter Olympics

Students from North Korean defector families twice as likely to leave school in South Korea

Students arrive (back) for the annual college entrance exam, known locally as Suneung, at the Gwangnam High School, in Seoul, on November 13, 2025. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)
Students arrive (back) for the annual college entrance exam, known locally as Suneung, at the Gwangnam High School, in Seoul, on November 13, 2025. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)

North Korea’s Kim announces major construction projects as party congress nears

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a greenhouse farm construction site along the country's border with China, in North Korea, January 2, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.  KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a greenhouse farm construction site along the country's border with China, in North Korea, January 2, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.  KCNA via REUTERS

North Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks on US military role

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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.