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Trump says he hasn’t addressed Russia’s purchase of North Korean arms with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump avoided commenting on Russia’s acquisition of weapons from North Korea during a press event on Friday, stating that he had not raised the issue with Vladimir …
Australia deploys aircraft to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities
Australia has deployed a long-range surveillance aircraft to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities funding the regime’s weapons of mass destruction programs in violation of U.N. sanctions, according to Japan’s …
Country Report: Russia (March 2025)
Praise for China permeated Russian writings in the winter of 2025, sometimes backed by contrasts with Russia’s foreign policy choices in the late 1980s. Rejection of “universal values” […] The …
The Huawei Scandal and Europe’s China Reckoning
The Chinese tech giant is at the center of a sprawling investigation into accusations of bribery and illicit lobbying to promote Huawei’s interests within European institutions.
Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge
A major Russian construction company with ties to a notorious Chechen strongman appears to be behind a new $100 million vehicle bridge meant to connect Russia’s Far East and North …
Seoul detects signs of North Korea preparing for large-scale military parade
South Korea has detected signs that North Korea is preparing to hold a major military parade and mass games performance in October as part of celebrations for the ruling party’s …
UN Command coordinating ‘appropriate’ steps for two North Koreans in ROK custody
The U.N. Command (UNC) says it is working with relevant agencies to determine next steps for two North Korean fishermen who have been in South Korean custody since drifting across …
US identifies 100th soldier from Korean War remains returned by North Korea
The U.S. has identified the 100th American service member from remains handed over by North Korea, the Pentagon has announced, promoting it as the direct result of a landmark 2018 …
North Korea ‘plotting’ new forms of provocation against South: Acting president
North Korea is “plotting” to provoke the South in new ways while developing advanced weapons systems, Acting President Han Duk-soo warned on Friday, declaring that Seoul will retaliate “overwhelmingly” to …
In China, Putting a Roof on a Half-finished Building Is Cause for Celebration
For struggling property giants seeking any indications of a turnaround in China’s prolonged real estate crisis, "topping off" a building is cause for celebration.
How Local Corruption Evolved in China Under Xi Jinping
Xi’s beefed-up system of anti-corruption inspections paradoxically helps legitimize corrupt practices.
During Ramadan, China’s ‘Muslim Diplomacy’ Unfolds in Indonesia
Beijing's outreach builds relationships with prominent Muslim organizations, while influencing the narratives about China's treatment of its own Muslim minorities.
North Korean troops suffer multiple casualties in border landmine explosion: ROK
A landmine explosion near the inter-Korean border has caused multiple North Korean casualties in recent days, according to the South Korean military, after the DPRK restarted work to reinforce border …
Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests
Russia has shipped North Korean self-propelled guns and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to occupied Crimea, a new photo suggests, likely in preparation to deploy them in southern Ukraine. The …
Russia preparing to welcome Kim Jong Un for visit this year, Moscow says
Russia is preparing to welcome North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a visit this year, Moscow announced on Thursday. Russian deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko said at a press …
The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has dramatically reshaped Washington in just two short months, including the world of North Korea policy. But while many in the U.S. expect …
In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
The NK News team traveled to the U.S. for meetings with members of the North Korea watcher community this month, and the trip made one thing abundantly clear: Donald Trump’s …
Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a large new reconnaissance drone and “suicide attack drones incorporating new artificial intelligence (AI) technology” in recent days, state media reported on Thursday. …
North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE
The North Korean men’s soccer team’s dreams of World Cup glory came to a premature end on Wednesday, following a 2-1 loss to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in stoppage …
The lessons for today from North Korea’s deadly sinking of an ROK warship
South Korean navy Captain Choi Won-il was commanding the corvette ROKS Cheonan on a routine patrol in the Yellow Sea when a North Korean torpedo struck, splitting the vessel in …
North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says
North Korea has no intention of abandoning its nuclear weapon program and appears prepared to carry out a nuclear test on short notice, according to a new U.S. intelligence assessment, …
China-Japan-South Korea Foreign Minister Meeting Spotlights a Complex Partnership
The meeting in Tokyo pledged increased economic cooperation, but security issues continued to loom large.
How Taiwan Can Keep Its Diplomatic Partners
Beijing’s success in peeling off Taiwan’s diplomatic partners requires a reevaluation of Taipei’s strategy toward its remaining partners.
Challenges to China’s Growing Interests in Afghanistan
While Chinese investment is rising, particularly in the mining sector, the operations face both local pushback and logistical headaches.
North Korea to welcome foreign firms for spring trade fair, first since 2019
North Korea is set to hold its main springtime international trade fair for the first time in six years, signaling an apparent willingness to welcome business visitors from across the …