World North Korean leader Kim led rocket drills that simulated a nuclear counterattack State media described the drill as aimed at demonstrating the strength and diverse attack means of North Korea's nuclear forces amid deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea. The Associated Press
World Why North Korea wants another chance with Donald Trump Germany's former ambassador to North Korea provides insights from his time in the country, and explains why the regime would prefer a Trump win in 2024. Thomas Schäfer
World South Korea says the North has again fired artillery shells near their sea border The new round of artillery drills near the two countries' disputed sea boundary came a day after the North's similar exercises prompted South Korea to respond with its own firing drills. The Associated Press
World What North Korea's shift toward Russia means for its global strategy Since the collapse of nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington in 2019, analysts see a major shift in North Korea's foreign relations. It has turned increasingly to Moscow. Anthony Kuhn
National Travis King, the Army private who fled to North Korea, is charged with desertion Travis King, who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States last month, has been detained by the U.S. military, two officials said Thursday. The Associated Press
World Fewer North Korean defectors reach South Korea, and questions grow about unification Just 67 North Korean defectors arrived last year. Inter-Korean dialogue and exchange have ground to a halt. Seoul's Unification Ministry has a new, hawkish head who wants to change the agency's role. Se Eun Gong
World North Korea's Kim vows full support for Russia's 'sacred fight' after meeting Putin The leaders met at Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome for a summit that underscores how their interests are aligning in the face of their countries' separate, intensifying confrontations with the U.S. The Associated Press
Politics What we know about Kim Jong Un's train — a slow-moving bulletproof fortress On Monday, a dark green train with yellow trim was spotted at the border where Russia, China and North Korea meet. It runs with one passenger in mind: the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un. Noah Caldwell Sarah Handel
World U.S. says Russia has made 'shameful' moves toward new North Korea arms deals According to new U.S. intelligence, the potential agreement would allow North Korea to ship "significant quantities and multiple types" of weapons to Russia for deployment in Ukraine. Michele Kelemen
World North Korea says a U.S. soldier crossed its border because of the racism in America The report from the government-owned and -run news agency marks North Korea's first public confirmation of the incident since 23-year-old Travis King crossed the border in July. Anthony Kuhn Vincent Ni
