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- 1North Korea blames US for worsening nuclear crisis▼N. Korea blames US for 'worse crisis' in nuclear order, justifies its arsenal
North Korea has accused the United States of creating a 'worse crisis' in the international nuclear order, using the claim to justify its own nuclear arsenal. The statement, reported by The Korea Times, reiterates Pyongyang's long-standing position that US hostility and pressure leave it no choice but to keep and expand its weapons programme amid stalled diplomacy.
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The New York Times reports on what it calls a growing North Korea problem, drawing renewed attention to Pyongyang's behaviour on the international stage. The report adds to ongoing debate over North Korea's nuclear ambitions and the challenge it poses to regional and global security, a topic that continues to worry governments and analysts alike.
- 3South Korea says North Korean mine likely injured soldiers in DMZ▼South Korean military: 'Highly likely' North Korean mine injured soldiers in DMZ
South Korea's military says it is 'highly likely' that a North Korean landmine injured soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas. The assessment raises fresh concerns about unmarked explosives along the heavily fortified border and comes at a time of heightened tension on the peninsula, drawing attention to the safety of troops patrolling the area.
- 4EU budget commissioner touts AAA-rated EU bonds to Korean investors▼[Interview] “EU bonds are AAA-grade safe assets…Bond investment to strengthen EU-RoK relations” - Piotr Serafin, EU Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Corruption and Public Administration
Piotr Serafin, the EU Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Corruption and Public Administration, gave an interview describing EU bonds as AAA-grade safe assets and arguing that bond investment can strengthen ties between the European Union and the Republic of Korea. The remarks promote EU debt instruments to Korean investors while framing financial cooperation as a pillar of the EU-RoK relationship.
- 5South Korea blames North Korean mines for border blasts▼South Korea Says Border Blasts That Injured 3 Officers Was Likely Caused by North Korean Mines
South Korea's military says explosions along the border that injured three officers were most likely caused by North Korean landmines. The officers were hurt while working near the heavily fortified demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas. The finding is expected to add to already strained tensions between Seoul and Pyongyang, with officials assessing how the mines came to detonate in the area.
- 6KIST Links Korean Quantum Startups With U.S. Partners at QWC 2026▼KIST Connects Korean Quantum Startups With U.S. Partners at QWC 2026
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology is helping Korean quantum technology startups build partnerships with American counterparts at the Quantum World Congress 2026. The initiative aims to give South Korea's emerging quantum companies access to U.S. markets, investors and research collaborators, strengthening transpacific ties in a sector both countries view as strategically important.
- 78 in 10 South Koreans see North Korea as separate state●8 out of 10 S. Koreans view NK as separate state: survey
A new survey reported by The Korea Herald has found that eight out of ten South Koreans view North Korea as a separate state rather than as part of the same country. The finding points to a shift in attitudes on the peninsula, where official policy has long treated unification as the goal. The poll comes amid stalled inter-Korean ties and heightened tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear programme.