Latest North Korea Rules Out Bargaining Over Nuclear Arsenal in Centennial Editorial

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14 Oct 2026

North Korea used a major anniversary editorial to declare that its nuclear arsenal is not open to negotiation, presenting continued weapons development as essential to sovereignty and national defense.

14 Oct 2026

A parliamentary audit of South Korea’s UN mission focused on Ambassador Cha Jihoon’s diplomatic experience, his appointment and whether Seoul should seek UN Security Council attention for a landmine explosion near the inter-Korean border.

13 Oct 2026

President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea will pursue an Arctic shipping route while observing international sanctions, investing in safer navigation and building commercial operating experience.

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North Korea Rules Out Bargaining Over Nuclear Arsenal in Centennial Editorial

South Korean Lawmakers Question UN Envoy’s Credentials and Landmine Response

Lee Pledges Sanctions Compliance as South Korea Advances Arctic Shipping Route

South Korea-US Intelligence Ties Face Friction, but Core Military Sharing Continues

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