Korea

NIS reports China trip enhances Kim Ju-ae’s position as successor

South Korea’s NIS reported that Kim Ju-ae strengthened her standing as successor during her trip to China with Kim Jong-un, marking a key step in North Korea’s succession narrative.

Trump reportedly halts Koreans’ repatriation to suggest they could help train U.S. workforce

President Trump asked U.S. authorities to delay the repatriation of more than 300 Koreans detained in Georgia, suggesting they could help train the U.S. workforce before returning home.

Flight to repatriate Koreans detained in Georgia plant raid unexpectedly delayed

A Korean Air flight to repatriate Korean nationals detained in the Georgia plant raid was delayed, leaving workers in U.S. custody as legal and diplomatic disputes continue.

Kim says new engines mark ‘strategic shift’ in North’s nuclear forces, ICBM test possible next month

Kim Jong-un said North Korea’s new solid-fuel engine marks a “strategic shift” in its nuclear forces, raising the prospect of an ICBM test next month.

South Korea seeks new nuclear deal with U.S., wants same enrichment, reprocessing rights as Japan

South Korea is pressing Washington to revise their nuclear deal early, seeking enrichment and reprocessing rights equal to Japan as energy security concerns grow.

U.S. visa roadblock creates speed bump for Korea’s billion-dollar investments

A U.S. visa roadblock is delaying Korea’s billion-dollar investments, halting projects like the Hyundai–LG battery plant and sparking calls for new visa solutions.

Absence of North Korean leader’s daughter at Beijing events tempers speculation

Kim Ju-ae appeared with Kim Jong-un upon arrival in Beijing but was absent from all official events, tempering speculation about her succession role.

North Korean and Chinese leaders hold first official talks in 6 years

Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping held their first official talks in six years in Beijing, highlighting close ties as both nations face growing pressure from the United States.

Post-summit scrub: Media spotlights North’s efforts to remove leader’s DNA after bilateral meeting

North Korean aides were filmed scrubbing Kim Jong-un’s chair and table after his summit with Vladimir Putin, underscoring Pyongyang’s strict efforts to prevent leaks of the leader’s biological data.

Xi showcases China’s strength at parade with leaders of North Korea, Russia at his side

At Beijing’s military parade, Xi Jinping stood with Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin as China showcased its latest weapons, signaling defiance toward the U.S.