North Korean leader's sister inspects fortifications as tensions rise with the South
State media in North Korea says the sister of leader Kim Jong Un has visited frontline areas where soldiers are reinforcing the heavily armed border with South Korea
World
abcnews.com
21.10.2026
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.10.2026
North Korean workers treated as 'slaves' at Russian drone factory, says new report
A new report reveals the plight of North Korean workers at a drone factory in Russia. It also raised concerns that Pyongyang could gain hands-on knowledge of advanced weapons systems through the worke
World
dw.com
20.10.2026
Seoul to pull embassy staff from Kyiv over North Korea prisoner disclosure
The announcement comes less than two weeks after South Korea said it was recalling its ambassador to Ukraine, deepening the diplomatic rift.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.10.2026
Seoul vows ‘resolute punishment’ after North Korea threatens new border measures
The escalation and exchange of threats has raised the possibility of clashes along the heavily armed border.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.10.2026
North Korea threatens to restart propaganda broadcasts, deploy more weapons at border
North Korea has threatened to resume propaganda broadcasts and deploy more weapons along the border with South Korea, as the rivals remain locked in animosities over last month’s mine blasts that inju
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abcnews.com
19.10.2026
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.
World
euronews.com
17.10.2026
North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities
North Korea says it has tested a new torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance
World
abcnews.com
17.10.2026
North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system
The announcement came days after Pyongyang said it had test-fired two types of cruise missiles from a submarine.
World
japantimes.co.jp
17.10.2026
China-North Korea border bridge may do little to spur trade, experts say
Sanctions and a North Korean leadership that prioritises security dim prospects for trade, analysts say.
World
aljazeera.com
16.10.2026
Photos: China and North Korea open new border bridge amid deepening ties
The New Yalu River Bridge connects Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea, enhancing regional trade and collaboration.
World
aljazeera.com
15.10.2026
China, North Korea open long-delayed trade bridge
China and North Korea formally opened the Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, connecting Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea. Beijing says the bridge will promote economic and trade cooperation.
World
france24.com
15.10.2026
China, North Korea open long-delayed border bridge
China and North Korea officially opened their most significant land border crossing on Thursday, aiming to rejuvenate trade and commerce after years of strained ties and pandemic-related disruptions.
World
france24.com
15.10.2026
Long-delayed China-North Korea bridge officially opens
China and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay.
World
aljazeera.com
15.10.2026
New four-lane bridge opens between China, North Korea
A new four-lane road bridge linking China and North Korea finally opened on Thursday, 12 years late, enabling the Asian giant and its isolated nuclear-armed neighbour to step up cross-border trade sub
World
france24.com
15.10.2026
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.
World
euronews.com
15.10.2026
North Korea, China open border bridge after 12-year delay
Twelve years after it was constructed, the New Yalu River Bridge between China and North Korea is finally operational. It is the latest sign of warming ties between the two nations.
World
dw.com
15.10.2026
New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
A new bridge linking China and North Korea has opened after more than a decade of delay, signaling deeper ties between the two countries
World
abcnews.com
15.10.2026
New four-lane bridge between China and North Korea opens after 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.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
15.10.2026
New bridge between China and North Korea opens
The bridge was completed in 2014 but its opening was delayed due to a lack of connecting roads and customs facilities on the North Korean side.
World
japantimes.co.jp
15.10.2026