New Tumen River Crossing Marks Another Step in Moscow-Pyongyang Strategic Partnership North Korea and Russia have inaugurated their first dedicated road bridge across the Tumen River, opening a new direct land connection as political, economic and military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang continue to deepen. The approximately one kilometre, two lane bridge connects the Russian […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for the creation of conditions that could enable the United States and North Korea to resume diplomatic dialogue, saying efforts should focus on building trust and establishing a lasting peace framework on the Korean Peninsula. Speaking at a meeting focused on peace on the Korean Peninsula, Lee […]
Launch Comes Amid Heightened Tensions on the Korean Peninsula North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea, according to Japan’s government and coast guard, marking another weapons launch by Pyongyang amid heightened tensions in the region. South Korean media also reported that the country’s military detected an unidentified projectile launched toward waters […]
President Links Korea Military Drills to Broader Diplomatic Strategy U.S. President Donald Trump says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded “very positively” to recent diplomatic outreach from Washington, signalling a possible opening for renewed engagement between the United States and North Korea. Speaking to reporters, Trump confirmed that contact had been made with […]
President Cites Cost, Iran Dispute and Relationship With North Korea U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, just as the annual exercises were set to begin. Trump cited the cost of the drills and South Korea’s refusal to participate in U.S. actions against Iran as […]
President Calls for Peace Regime to Replace Korean War Armistice South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for renewed talks with North Korea aimed at replacing the decades old armistice with a permanent peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. Speaking during a ceremony marking Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, Lee urged the two […]
Launch from Wonsan comes days before Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises begin North Korea fired a ballistic missile into waters off its east coast on Wednesday, sharply raising tensions on the Korean Peninsula just days before South Korea and the United States begin their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises. South Korea’s military said the missile […]
As tensions rise following U.S. military strikes on Iran, attention is shifting beyond the Middle East to another longstanding nuclear flashpoint: North Korea. While this publication has detailed coverage of the Iran operation and its fallout, analysts say the broader geopolitical message of the strikes could reshape calculations in Pyongyang. The military action ordered by […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to help revive dialogue with North Korea during a state summit in Gyeongju on Saturday, following an Asia-Pacific leaders’ forum. The meeting marked Xi’s first visit to South Korea in 11 years. Xi said China values its partnership with Seoul and is ready to […]
Kim Jong Un Oversees Display of Strategic Arsenal Before Global Delegates North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over a major military parade in Pyongyang, where the country unveiled its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), according to a report released Saturday. The high profile event, held in Kim Il Sung Square, was attended by international […]