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October 6, 2023

North Korea preparing for satellite launch attempt, South Korean think tank warns

North Korea is expected to make a third attempt at launching a spy satellite in the middle of October, according to a South Korean think tank.

September 28, 2023

North Korea adds ‘nuclear force-building’ mission to its constitution

The North Korean Supreme People's Assembly wrote a mission of 'nuclear force-building' into the nation's constitution this week under the guidance of supreme leader Kim Jong Un.

September 28, 2023

US soldier Travis King back on American soil after being freed by North Korea

U.S. Army Pvt. Travis King has returned to American soil, landing in Texas early Thursday morning following more than 70 days in North Korean detainment.

September 27, 2023

US officials say Travis King is in American custody after months of detainment in North Korea

North Korean officials returned U.S. serviceman Travis King to U.S. custody after detaining the Army private for months following his entry into restricted territory.

September 26, 2023

North Korean borders open to foreign visitors for first time since COVID-19: report

North Korea is opening its borders to foreign visitors, ending its years-long quarantine protocol initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 26, 2023

South Korea flexes military muscle with parade, issues dire warning about North's nuclear pursuit

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a dire warning for North Korea and its continued pursuit of a nuclear arsenal ahead of the South's Armed Forces Day military parade.

September 22, 2023

Detroit Army corporal killed in Korean War identified 73 years later

Cpl. Lewis W. Hill, 18, of Detroit, has been identified as a Korean War casualty nearly three-quarters of a century after his 1950 disappearance near Taejon.

September 18, 2023

5 Americans detained to be freed Monday under prisoner swap deal, Iran Foreign Ministry says

A senior Iranian official confirmed a prisoner swap with the United States would take place on Monday after $6 billion in frozen funds, key in the exchange, arrived in Qatar.

September 14, 2023

South Korea expresses ‘deep concern and regret’ following Putin, Kim Jong Un meeting in Russia

South Korea warned Russia that continued military cooperation talks with North Korea will result in "very negative impacts" on the relationship between the two nations.

September 12, 2023

South Korea warns Putin to 'act responsibly' with Kim Jong Un: ‘Many countries are watching’

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office is urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to "act responsibly" during the state diplomatic visit from North Korea.