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• International · 2026-09-29

  South Korea says North Korea likely breached armistice with land mines in DMZ

  South Korea's defense minister, Kang Shin-chul, stated that land mines planted by North Korea probably caused two explosions that wounded three South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone last week. The placement of these mines south of the military demarcation line would violate the armistice agreement that has remained in effect since the Korean War ended.

• International · 2026-09-17

  Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5 million for demolishing liaison office

  A district court in Seoul has ordered North Korea to pay approximately 44.6 billion won ($32.5 million) in damages for destroying the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in Kaesong in June 2020. This represents the first time South Korea has sought damages directly from the North Korean state. Although experts believe North Korea is unlikely to pay, Seoul has indicated it will consider follow-up measures to enforce the ruling.

• International · 2026-10-16

  China-North Korea bridge opens after 12-year delay

  The New Yalu River Bridge connecting the Chinese city of Dandong to North Korea's Sinuiju officially opened on Thursday, more than a decade after construction was completed. The opening came as relations between Beijing and Pyongyang have begun to improve, though the bridge had been repeatedly postponed since 2014 when North Korea halted work on connecting infrastructure. While analysts acknowledge the strategic importance of the route, they suggest that trade growth will remain limited due to ongoing United Nations sanctions against North Korea.

• International · 2026-09-07

  Russia and North Korea inaugurate first road bridge across shared border

  Russia and North Korea opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River on Monday, fulfilling plans discussed during President Vladimir Putin's 2024 visit to Pyongyang. Named after Soviet officer Yakov Novichenko, the bridge will carry up to 300 vehicles daily and is intended to strengthen trade and cultural cooperation between the countries. The opening reflects the deepening strategic partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang, particularly following North Korea's military support for Russia in Ukraine.

• International · 2026-09-21

  Explosion injures three South Korean soldiers in Demilitarized Zone

  Three South Korean military officers were injured by an explosion of unknown cause while conducting an operation in the Demilitarized Zone, the buffer area separating North and South Korea. Two were evacuated by helicopter, while the third was transported by road before being airlifted. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said it remained unclear whether the blast was caused by a North Korean mine, a South Korean mine, or another explosive device.

• International · 2026-09-22

  Explosion injures three South Korean soldiers in demilitarized zone

  Three South Korean military officers were injured in an explosion on Monday during an operation inside the Demilitarized Zone, which separates North and South Korea. Two of the injured were evacuated by helicopter for treatment, while the third was transported by road before also being airlifted. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, though the military is investigating whether it was caused by a North Korean mine, a South Korean mine, or another device.