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Trump Says North Korea Has 112 Nuclear Missiles, Praises Kim
President Trump said North Korea possesses 112 nuclear missiles and that he gets along well with Kim Jong Un, as Pyongyang deepens military ties with Russia over Ukraine.
Trump Defends North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal, Rules It Out for Iran
President Trump said North Korea can keep its nuclear weapons because Kim Jong Un is "a friend," while maintaining that Iran will not be permitted to acquire a bomb.
Trump Leans on Dennis Rodman as North Korea Stays Silent on Kim Summit
President Trump is pushing for a new meeting with Kim Jong Un, but Pyongyang has not responded. He is now featuring Dennis Rodman, who has met Kim and his family, at public events.
Trump Says Iran 'Will Give Up,' Compares It to North Korea
Trump told reporters Iran 'will give up' its nuclear ambitions, likening Tehran's posture to North Korea's, in remarks that also touched on Britain, China and AI.
Putin Orders Army Expansion as Zelensky Says More North Koreans Coming
Putin ordered Russia's army expanded as Zelensky said North Korea is preparing to send 10,000 more troops to Russia, The Guardian and Reuters reported.
North Korea Testing Swarm Attacks That Mix Drones, Missiles
The Wall Street Journal reports North Korea has been testing swarm attacks that combine drones and missiles, a shift that could complicate US and allied missile defenses in the region.
South Korea's Lee Brings Nuclear Freeze Offer to UN General Assembly
South Korean President Lee plans to propose phased denuclearization of North Korea at the UN General Assembly, urging Washington to ease sanctions in exchange for a nuclear freeze.
North Korea's Missile Launches: A Signal Ahead of the Trump-Xi Summit?
Pyongyang fired ballistic missiles as President Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping, raising questions about whether North Korea is angling for a spot on the summit agenda.
North Korea Fires Two Missiles in Three Hours, Pressing Washington
Pyongyang launched two ballistic missiles toward the sea in three hours, South Korea confirmed, escalating pressure on Washington amid ongoing U.S. military exercises.
North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles in Three Hours, Pressuring the US
Pyongyang launched two ballistic missiles off its east coast Saturday in what South Korean and US officials called a deliberate escalation tied to ongoing American military exercises.
Trump Courts Kim Jong Un, but May Need China to Restart Talks
The White House is renewing outreach to North Korea's Kim Jong Un, but analysts say Beijing's cooperation may be essential to any breakthrough, the New York Times reports.
Kim Jong Un Vows to Deepen North Korea-Russia Cooperation
Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen strategic ties with Moscow in a direct message to Putin, reinforcing a wartime alignment built around Russia's campaign in Ukraine.
China Grows Wary as Putin-Kim Alliance Deepens
Beijing is signaling discomfort with the Russia-North Korea military axis as Pyongyang conducts live-fire drills and fresh troop deployments to Ukraine loom.
North Korea Fires Missile Salvo After US-South Korea-Japan Drills
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Saturday, one day after the US, South Korea, and Japan wrapped up a trilateral military exercise Pyongyang condemned as a provocation.
Kim Jong Un Expands State-Sanctioned Fun While Shunning US Talks
North Korea's Kim Jong Un pushes state-run entertainment programs as analysts say Pyongyang sees little to gain from renewed nuclear negotiations with Washington.
Kim Jong Un Publicly Thanks Troops for Overseas Operations
Kim Jong Un formally thanked North Korean troops for overseas operations, the government's clearest public acknowledgment of DPRK forces deployed abroad.
Kim Praises North Korean Troops in Ukraine; Russia-China Pact Deepens
North Korea's Kim Jong Un publicly praised soldiers deployed in Ukraine alongside Russian forces as China and Russia reinforced their strategic partnership.
China's North Korea Card: Issue Linkage, Taiwan, and the Bargain Beijing Won't Name
A new policy analysis argues Beijing could trade concessions on North Korea's nuclear program to extract U.S. restraint on Taiwan — a linkage Washington has yet to price into its strategy.
Kim Jong Un Designates New Destroyer as Nuclear Retaliation Platform
Kim Jong Un placed North Korea's newest Choe Hyon-class destroyer in the country's nuclear response system, saying it could deliver 'annihilating retaliatory strikes.'
North Korea and Russia Open First Road Bridge as Putin-Kim Ties Deepen
Moscow and Pyongyang inaugurated their first road bridge linking the two nations, cementing a strategic partnership that is reshaping alignments from the Pacific to Eastern Europe.
Kim Launches Second Nuclear Destroyer as Allied Drills Begin
North Korea launched its second nuclear-capable destroyer as allied military exercises opened, with Kim Jong-un vowing to build a fully nuclear-armed navy to counter regional threats.
Kim Jong Un Names New Destroyer Part of Nuclear Response System
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has declared a newly commissioned naval destroyer part of his country's nuclear response architecture, deploying it on the east coast to boost deterrence.
North Korean KN-23 Missiles Hit Ukraine Industrial Sites Again
Russia struck Ukrainian industrial infrastructure with North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles as Pyongyang's weapons reenter the conflict and Moscow signals confidence.
South Korea Intel Names Kim Jong-un's Daughter as Likely Successor
South Korean intelligence has assessed Kim Ju-ae, Kim Jong-un's teenage daughter, as the most likely candidate to lead North Korea, deepening uncertainty on an already volatile peninsula.
North Korea Hits Out at Trump, Vows to Strengthen Nuclear Force
Pyongyang publicly rebuked former President Trump and pledged to expand its nuclear arsenal as U.S. military operations in the Middle East continue unabated.
North Korea Reshuffles Military as Kim Deepens Russia Ties
Kim Jong Un has reorganized his military's senior leadership while Pyongyang declares its nuclear arsenal will keep growing and deepens its partnership with Moscow.
From Missiles to a Bridge: Russia-North Korea Alliance Deepens
Russia and North Korea are moving beyond arms transfers toward broader infrastructure ties as Moscow's Ukraine war stretches financial and military resources thin.
Seoul Backs Trump's North Korea Talks but Demands a Seat at the Table
South Korea endorses renewed U.S.-North Korea diplomacy but warns Washington not to cut Seoul out of negotiations that directly affect its security.
US, South Korea and Japan to Hold North Korea Nuclear Missile Drill
The three allies will conduct a joint exercise focused on North Korea's nuclear and missile threat, as Seoul backs Trump's Pyongyang outreach but warns against being sidelined.
North Korea Vows 'Powerful Response' to $125 Million US-South Korea Arms Deal
Pyongyang threatened a 'powerful response' to a $125 million US arms package for Seoul covering tactical missiles, even as nuclear diplomacy efforts gain new backing.
Trump's Kim Outreach Signals Shift Away From Denuclearization
Trump's outreach to Kim Jong Un shifts Washington's focus from the denuclearization demand, raising questions for U.S. allies across Northeast Asia and beyond.
Trump's '57 Nukes' and the End of North Korean Denuclearization
The Lowy Institute argues Trump's '57 nukes' disclosure effectively acknowledges North Korea as a nuclear state, hollowing out the decades-long push for CVID.
Trump to Meet Kim Jong Un as North Korea Claims Economic Revival
President Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un as North Korea reports a period of economic growth, raising questions about what either side can credibly offer at the table.
China Has Little to Lose as a Weakened Trump Courts North Korea
Beijing stands to gain strategically whether Trump's revived North Korea diplomacy succeeds or collapses, leaving China in a structurally comfortable position.
China Offers No Criticism After North Korea's Latest Missile Launch
Beijing's silence on North Korea's latest missile test highlights the limits of international pressure on Pyongyang as China expands its military footprint across the Indo-Pacific.
North Korea Sends 400 Drone Operators to Russia
Ukraine says North Korea has deployed 400 drone specialists to aid Russian forces, with Kyiv warning Moscow may pursue up to 50,000 additional North Korean troops.
North Korea Fires Missiles After Trump Calls Kim 'Well Behaved'
North Korea fired ballistic missiles Friday as President Trump called Kim Jong Un 'well behaved,' continuing a two-day streak of launches on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea Fires 10 Missiles After Rejecting Trump's Overture
North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Thursday, hours after dismissing a U.S. decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea.
South Korea Estimates North Korea Has Up to 120 Nuclear Warheads, Far Above Trump's Figure
Seoul's latest intelligence assessment puts Pyongyang's arsenal at up to 120 warheads, a figure significantly higher than what President Trump has cited as he pursues diplomatic talks with Kim Jong Un.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as Trump Pursues Kim Nuclear Talks
North Korea launched ballistic missiles Thursday, Japanese authorities confirmed, in a direct challenge as President Trump publicly seeks to restart nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
Trump Says He Expects to Meet Kim Jong Un Later This Year
Trump cited a 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un while announcing a planned meeting, but Kim Yo-jong swiftly denied any secret US-North Korea diplomatic contacts.
Kim Yo-jong Denies 50,000 North Korean Troops Are Headed to Russia
Pyongyang's top spokeswoman dismisses Zelensky's claims of a fresh troop surge, as Trump announces he expects to meet Kim Jong-un and warns North Korea holds 57 nuclear warheads.
China's Wang Yi in Seoul as Trump Presses for New North Korea Talks
China's top diplomat met South Korean officials Wednesday as the Trump administration signals a renewed push to restart stalled engagement with Kim Jong Un.
Trump Cuts South Korea Drills, Cites 'Great Respect' From Kim Jong Un
President Trump reduced joint military training with South Korea, saying Kim Jong Un has shown him 'great respect' — prompting Senate Democrats to call the move delusional.
Trump Turns to Kim Jong Un as Iran Talks Stall
With Iran talks deadlocked and the IRGC rejecting Washington's backchannel claims, Trump has pivoted toward Kim Jong Un — scaling back Seoul drills to open a diplomatic lane.
Kim Jong Un Responds to Trump's Call for Talks, Bloomberg Reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replied to Trump's overture for diplomatic engagement, Bloomberg reports, as Washington simultaneously cuts joint military exercises with South Korea.
Trump Calls US-South Korea Drills 'Hostile,' Echoing Pyongyang
Trump called US-South Korea military exercises 'hostile,' the same word North Korea uses for the drills, amplifying alliance jitters across Asia.
Kim Jong Un Oversees Nuclear Missile Tests From North Korean Destroyer
North Korea's leader personally supervised nuclear-capable missile launches from a repaired destroyer Sunday, adding a naval dimension to Pyongyang's expanding weapons posture.
Ukraine's Interceptor Shortage Leaves Cities Open to Russian Barrage
Ukraine is running critically low on interceptor missiles, exposing its cities to Russian barrages as new reporting sheds light on how Moscow has sustained its air campaign.
Russia-Ukraine War Escalates: Black Sea Strikes and North Korean Missiles
Kyiv and Moscow are trading heavier blows in the Black Sea as North Korean ballistic missiles enter the equation, raising the stakes on multiple fronts of the conflict.
North Korea Fires Missile, Citing Need to Counter Existential Threats
Pyongyang launched a ballistic missile Tuesday and declared it must develop the capability to counter strikes that would make an enemy's survival impossible.
Russia Kills 10 in Ukraine as Moscow Gets More North Korean Missiles
Russian forces killed at least 10 people in Ukraine while Zelenskyy warned Moscow is receiving more North Korean ballistic missiles to sustain its escalating air campaign.
Zelensky Mocks Russia's North Korea Reliance After Strike Kills 10
Ukraine's president ridiculed Russia for depending on North Korean missiles after an attack killed at least 10 people, warning Kyiv is preparing for further escalation.
Russian Strikes Kill 9 in Ukraine; North Korean Missiles Keep Coming
Russian aerial attacks killed at least nine people across Ukraine on Monday as Zelenskyy warned that Moscow continues to receive North Korean ballistic missile shipments.
Russia Using North Korean Missiles to Strike Ukraine, Zelensky Says
Zelensky says overnight Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia that killed at least six used North Korean ballistic missiles, while calling on Japan and South Korea for aid.
Zelenskyy Issues Warning Over Russia–North Korea Military Partnership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a formal warning about deepening Russia-North Korea military cooperation, pressing Western allies to treat the partnership as a strategic escalation.
Russia to Send More North Korean Troops as Ukraine Receives New Missiles
Zelenskyy warns Russia plans to expand its North Korean troop deployments while Kyiv receives a fresh delivery of missile systems from allied nations, deepening two parallel pressures on the front.
Zelensky: Up to 50,000 North Korean Troops Set for Russia Deployment
Zelensky says North Korea may send up to 50,000 soldiers to support Russia, the largest disclosed foreign troop commitment to Moscow since the war began.
Zelensky Warns North Korea May Send 50,000 Troops to Russia
Ukrainian President Zelensky has warned that North Korea could deploy as many as 50,000 troops to support Russia, as overnight strikes killed two and wounded dozens.
Western Allies Warn North Korean IT Workers Are Funding Nuclear Arsenal
The U.S. and allies issued a coordinated warning Friday that AI-assisted North Korean IT workers are funneling hard-currency earnings into Pyongyang's weapons programs.
North Korea Built KN-23 Missile Factory for Russia in 18 Months
Defense Express reports North Korea erected a dedicated KN-23 missile production workshop for Russia in 18 months, then moved the facility underground to evade satellite surveillance.
North Korea's Economy Grows on Russia Arms Revenue and China Trade
Bloomberg reports North Korea posted economic gains in 2025 as weapons exports to Russia and expanded China commerce offset years of international sanctions pressure.
Zelensky: North Korean Ballistic Missile Kills Family of 10 in Radushne
Zelensky says a North Korean ballistic missile — the first DPRK weapon used in Ukraine in months — struck Radushne, killing a family of 10 people.
Russia Uses North Korean Missile Against Ukraine as Debris Hits Poland
Russia reportedly used a North Korean ballistic missile against Ukraine for the first time this year, killing at least 13 as debris from the barrage landed inside Poland.
Axis of Aggressors: New Book Warns China, Russia, Iran and North Korea Could Overwhelm US
A new book argues that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have formed a coordinated axis capable of stretching US military and diplomatic resources beyond their limits.
Trump Administration Pursues North Korea Talks Amid Nuclear Expansion
Washington is pursuing diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang as North Korea accelerates its nuclear weapons programs, deepening a dilemma decades in the making.
Behind Kim's Nuclear Navy and AI: Beijing's Hidden Hand
ThinkChina analysis identifies Beijing as the enabling power behind North Korea's nuclear navy and AI programs, reframing Kim's military modernization.
Zelenskyy Says Russia Seeks 30,000 More North Korean Troops
Ukraine's president warns of a fresh North Korean troop infusion as he heads to talks with Trump, pressing for anti-ballistic missile defenses and strategic cooperation.
Zelenskyy Says North Korea Will Send 30,000 Troops to Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says North Korea plans to deploy 30,000 troops to support Russian forces, deepening Pyongyang's direct military involvement in the Ukraine war.
Russia Ran North Korea's Ballistic Missile Lab Inside Ukraine
Russia reportedly operated a North Korean ballistic missile laboratory inside Ukraine and is now transferring findings back to Pyongyang, deepening their military partnership.
Putin and Zelenskyy Both Navigate Home-Front Tests in Ukraine War
Both leaders face mounting domestic pressures as Russian casualties reach 1.4 million, Ukrainian drones strike Belgorod, and North Korean troop deployments loom.
Russian Strikes Spark Kyiv Fires Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting
Russia struck Kyiv overnight, sparking fires across the capital, as ceasefire talks edged forward and Zelensky alleged Moscow is seeking 30,000 more North Korean troops.
Kim Yo Jong Blasts ASEAN Over Denuclearization Call as Pyongyang Vows Steady Nuclear Buildup
North Korea's most powerful official condemned ASEAN's denuclearization call while state media signaled Pyongyang will steadily expand its nuclear arsenal, deepening regional tensions.
Russia Asks North Korea for 30,000 More Troops and Missile Launchers
Ukraine says Russia has formally requested 30,000 additional North Korean soldiers and new missile launchers, marking an escalation in Moscow's reliance on Pyongyang.
Zelensky: Putin Planning New Mobilization Wave as Russian Losses Mount
Ukrainian President Zelensky says Putin is planning a new mobilization drive, citing figures showing Russian battlefield losses now outpace Kremlin recruitment.
Russia Eyes 30,000 More North Korean Troops; Zelensky Warns Asia
Ukraine's president says Russia is readying the Voronezh region for 30,000 more North Korean troops and requesting missile launchers from Pyongyang, warning Asia is now at risk.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Overnight; Zelenskyy Says Moscow Feeds Iran Satellite Data
Russian forces struck Kyiv overnight, starting fires across the capital, as Zelenskyy accused Russia of sharing satellite imagery with Iran to direct Middle East strikes.
Zelenskyy: Russia Set to Receive 30,000 More North Korean Troops as Kim Orders Intelligence Overhaul
Ukraine's president warns of a fresh North Korean deployment to Russia as the Wall Street Journal reports Kim Jong Un ordered a sweeping upgrade of military intelligence.
Zelenskiy: Russia Wants 30,000 More North Korean Troops in Ukraine
President Zelenskiy warned Saturday that Russia is seeking 30,000 additional North Korean soldiers as Pyongyang's military partnership with Moscow continues to deepen.
North Korea's Nuclear Navy: Pyongyang Builds a Sea-Based Deterrent
A new Foundation for Defense of Democracies analysis finds North Korea's nuclear submarine program is further advanced than recognized, reshaping Pacific deterrence.
Russia Vows Support for North Korea's Nuclear and Military Buildup, Lavrov Says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has pledged Moscow's backing for North Korea's nuclear and military expansion, deepening a security partnership that has alarmed the US and its allies.
Beijing Eyes Tumen River Access as China-North Korea Alliance Shifts
A ThinkChina analysis examines why Beijing is pressing for Tumen River access through North Korea, as a separate report argues the China-DPRK alliance is entering a new phase.
North Korea Reaffirms Support for Russia's Ukraine War as Kim Kremlin Visit Is Reported
Pyongyang publicly backed Moscow's war in Ukraine during the North Korean foreign minister's Moscow visit, as reports emerged of an imminent Kim Jong Un trip to the Kremlin.
Putin Meets North Korea's Foreign Minister in High-Level Moscow Talks
Putin received North Korea's foreign minister in Moscow on Monday, as the two countries' military and diplomatic ties deepen in the shadow of Russia's Ukraine war.
Putin Hosts North Korea's Foreign Minister at the Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin received North Korea's top diplomat in Moscow on Monday, the latest in a sustained run of high-level exchanges between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Putin Thanks North Korea as Ukraine Blames Russia for Cargo Ship Strike
Ukraine attributed a deadly Black Sea cargo ship strike to Russian forces as Putin publicly thanked North Korea for its military support, formalizing a wartime alliance that has alarmed Western governments.
Kim Jong-un, Wang Huning Stress Strategic North Korea-China Treaty
Kim Jong-un told Wang Huning the North Korea-China strategic treaty ensures regional and global peace, as both sides reaffirm their alliance amid deepening geopolitical pressures.
Wang Huning in Pyongyang: What Kim's Summit with China Signals
Kim Jong Un met with Wang Huning, China's top political adviser, in Pyongyang — a high-level session continuing the diplomatic sequence begun by Xi Jinping's own visit.
Kim Jong Un Meets China's Wang Huning in Pyongyang
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Wang Huning, China's foremost political strategist, in Pyongyang on Thursday as state media confirmed the high-level diplomatic exchange.
Kim Jong Un Vows Deeper China Ties on Friendship Treaty Anniversary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met China's top political adviser Wang Huning in Pyongyang, pledging closer ties as the two nations mark their friendship treaty anniversary.
A Divided World Is North Korea's Greatest Asset
Geopolitical fractures between Washington, Beijing, and Moscow have dismantled the UN sanctions architecture that once constrained Pyongyang's nuclear program, handing Kim Jong Un a historic strategic opening.
Wang Huning Visits Pyongyang in Senior Chinese Diplomatic Trip
Wang Huning, a Politburo Standing Committee member, met a top North Korean official in Pyongyang, KCNA confirmed, following North Korea's premier visit to Beijing days earlier.
Kim Jong-un's Hand Seen in North Korea Premier's China Visit
South Korean analysts say Kim Jong-un's personal priorities are driving North Korea's premier's Beijing visit, a rare diplomatic contact amid shifting great-power competition.
China Detains U.S. Seismologist After North Korea Nuclear Study
Beijing has detained Chinese-American seismologist Youlin Chen after he published research on North Korean nuclear testing, adding new strain to U.S.-China relations.
China Detains U.S. Seismologist Tracking North Korea's Nuclear Tests
Beijing has detained an American seismologist specializing in North Korean nuclear test monitoring, Reuters reported exclusively, adding a new flashpoint to already strained U.S.-China relations.
Kim Jong Un Orders Anti-Corruption Drive as North Korea Condemns NATO
North Korea's supreme leader directed the Korean People's Army to root out corruption while Pyongyang condemned US and NATO allies and vowed to defend its sovereignty.
Xi Jinping Doubles Down on Kim Jong Un as Beijing Vows Unshakable Ties
Beijing reaffirms an ironclad partnership with Pyongyang as North Korea condemns the NATO summit, deepening the China-DPRK axis against U.S. and allied pressure.
Xi Hosts North Korea's Premier in Beijing Amid Pyongyang Nuclear Vow
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korea's premier in Beijing on Thursday, state media confirmed, as Pyongyang separately pledged to expand its nuclear arsenal in 'quality and quantity.'
North Korea Is Studying Russia's Drone War, Defense Analysis Warns
Pyongyang is extracting battlefield lessons from Russia's drone campaign in Ukraine, raising concerns about technology transfer and Korean Peninsula military risks.