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Democrats' takeover of the House and Senate can't stop a Trump-Kim summit, experts tell NK News.

But Congress could limit what Trump offers North Korea, blocking sanctions relief, cuts to joint drills and a speedy OPCON transfer to Seoul.

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www.nknews.org Democrats can’t stop a Trump-Kim summit but could limit deal with North Korea | NK News Despite their historic takeover of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections, Democrats have little power to stop President Donald Trump from meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but could still...

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Kim Yo Jong accused U.N. chief António Guterres of bias on Tuesday after he urged the Koreas to restore military communication lines.

The North Korean leader's sister said he will share blame for any incident along the border.

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www.nknews.org North Korean leader’s sister slams UN chief over DMZ mine blast remarks | NK News The North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong accused the U.N. secretary-general of taking a “prejudiced and irresponsible attitude” toward tensions on the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday, after he...

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Russian visits to North Korea totaled 7,499 in the first nine months of 2026 — exactly the same as a year earlier.

Official data shows a record 3,876 trips in the third quarter offset earlier declines, but suggests tourism has failed to take hold.

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www.nknews.org Russian visits to North Korea plateaued in first nine months, data shows | NK News The number of Russian visitors to North Korea failed to grow in the first nine months of the year, official data shows, staying on par with 2025 levels despite a record number of trips in the third...

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At least 10 North Korean delegations have visited China since mid-September, an NK Pro investigation has found, touring companies and joining technical training as Pyongyang seeks help meeting economic goals under its new five-year plan.

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www.nknews.org Surge in North Korean delegations visiting China puts commercial ties in focus | NK PRO At least 10 North Korean delegations have visited China to tour companies and attend technical training courses since mid-September, an NK Pro investigation has found, a surge of activity that...

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South Korea rescued a North Korean fishing boat adrift in the East Sea and took it into custody earlier this month, Seoul has confirmed.

Local media reported some of the fishermen expressed a desire to defect.

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www.nknews.org South Korea rescued North Korean fishing boat adrift in East Sea this month | NK News South Korean authorities rescued North Korean fishermen aboard a boat that went adrift in the East Sea (Sea of Japan) last week, Seoul has confirmed. “On Nov. 3, [ROK authorities] took custody of a...