Korea

North Korean diplomats reject Trump’s latest ‘love letter’ to Kim Jong-un

North Korea has refused to accept a letter from Donald Trump to Kim Jong-un, signaling no progress in reviving diplomatic dialogue under Trump’s second term.

North Korea constructing new nuclear facility, IAEA reports

The IAEA confirmed North Korea is building a new nuclear facility near Yongbyon, raising international concern over the regime’s ongoing weapons development.

Moscow-Pyongyang train route to resume on June 17 after four-year pause

Russia will resume the Moscow-Pyongyang train route on June 17, with twice-monthly service and a new route to Khabarovsk beginning June 19.

North Korea may be getting Russian help to repair toppled destroyer

North Korea may be seeking Russian help to repair a destroyer that toppled during launch, as satellite images show the vessel moved to Najin Port.

Semi-capsized North Korean naval destroyer refloated

North Korea has refloated a capsized 5,000-ton naval destroyer at the Chongjin Shipyard, following urgent orders from Kim Jong-un ahead of a key party meeting.

South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung, Trump agree to swift tariff negotiations in first phone call

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to accelerate tariff negotiations and reaffirmed their alliance during their first phone call.

South Korea’s new president faces test over repatriation of 4 North Koreans

Four North Koreans crossed the maritime border into South Korean waters in May and requested repatriation. Officials say a safe return will be arranged once communication with Pyongyang is restored.

North Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Shoigu affirm ‘consensus’ on Ukraine, other international issues

Kim Jong-un and Sergei Shoigu met in Pyongyang to reaffirm a strategic consensus on the Ukraine conflict and other global issues, signaling deeper military and political cooperation between North Korea and Russia.

Russia’s Shoigu meets Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang over Kursk recovery, troop deployment

Russian Security Council chief Sergei Shoigu met Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang to discuss Kursk recovery, North Korean troop deployments, and strategic ties.

Czech Republic finalizes $18B nuclear power contract with South Korea, overcoming French opposition

he Czech Republic has finalized an $18 billion nuclear power contract with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, overcoming a French legal challenge that had delayed the deal.