North Korea

North Korea

North Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system

It comes after North Korea tested two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday as part of what is believed to be a push to bolster its naval capabilities.

17 October 2026

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China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge after 12-year delay

China and North Korea opened a new four-lane road bridge on Thursday, 15 October, ending a 12-year delay and creating a major new route for cross-border trade.

15 October 2026

North Korea

New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay

The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.

15 October 2026

South Korea

North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan

South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency security meeting following the launch to review the country's military readiness.

12 October 2026

South Korea

Kyiv open to dialogue with South Korea after it recalls ambassador

Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement.

9 October 2026

Ukraine

South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner row

Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.

8 October 2026

South Korea

Seoul warns of 'further measures' if Kyiv refuses public apology

The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

2 October 2026

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Seoul thinks Zelenskyy revealed North Korean POW transfer to win arms

South Korea has so far not provided lethal weapons to Ukraine, citing a domestic ban on militarily aiding countries at war.

30 September 2026

North Korea

North Korea denies South's claim it was behind DMZ mine blasts

North Korea in recent years has added mines, anti-tank barriers and other front-line fortifications, raising concerns in the South about the growing presence of North Korean soldiers near the border.

30 September 2026

South Korea

North Korean DMZ landmine blasts 'violation of armistice,' Seoul says

The northern and southern boundaries of the zone are among the world's most heavily fortified frontiers and landmine incidents have previously heightened tensions between the two countries.

29 September 2026

South Korea

Seoul demands apology after Kyiv reveals transfer of North Korean POWs

North Korean soldiers were among the foreign contingent conscripted to fight alongside Russian troops on various frontlines in the war on Ukraine, after the Kremlin sought assistance from its close allies to bolster its deployments amid struggles with domestic conscription.

28 September 2026

North Korea

Russia recruits up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones, UN says

Pyongyang, which supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime.

24 September 2026

North Korea

North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch

North Korea has legally enshrined its status as a nuclear-armed state, with its leadership repeatedly declaring the country's atomic arsenal permanent and irreversible.

22 September 2026

South Korea

Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ blast, Seoul says

The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) is a 248 km buffer zone separating North and South Korea and is one of the world’s most heavily fortified borders.

21 September 2026

North Korea

North Korea launches 'suspected ballistic missile' into East Sea

In August, Trump told reporters that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had "57 very powerful nuclear weapons" as he once again touted the pair's relationship.

20 September 2026

USA

South Korean president urges Trump dialogue with Pyongyang

Trump announced in August that he intended to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year as he once again touted the pair's relationship. Pyongyang has offered little response.

18 September 2026