January 21, 2026
Anthropic CEO Likens US AI Chip Sales to China as Nukes to North Korea
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WebProNews
January 21, 2026
(3rd LD) Homes, offices of 3 civilian suspects raided over alleged drone flights to N. Korea
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Yonhap News Agency
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South Korea: Lee vows diplomatic efforts for resumption of North Korea-US talks, creating conditions for inter-Korean dialogue
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The Morung Express
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N. Korea's Kim agreed to visit Seoul in 2018 but canceled last minute citing security concerns
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The Korea Times
Owner: Myung-Ho Seung & Seung Family
January 21, 2026
entertainment Rookie K-pop group 1Verse still navigating cultural differences, with North Korea defector member struggling with language
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Asiaone
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North Korea's Kim fires vice premier for 'incompetence,' state media reports
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NHK
Owner: Japanese Government
January 21, 2026
(News Focus) Lee's assessment on N. Korea's nuclear capabilities raises urgency of resuming diplomacy
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Yonhap News Agency
Owner: Korea News Agency Commission
January 20, 2026
North Korean leader fires vice premier, slams 'incompetent' officials
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Deutsche Welle
Owner: German Government
January 21, 2026
Private actor’s drone incursions into North Korea risk derailing Lee’s tension-easing efforts
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The Hankyoreh
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January 20, 2026
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Publicly Fires Vice Premier over Factory Project
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KBS World
Owner: South Korean Government
North Korea's Kim fires vice premier over factory failures ahead of major party congress
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Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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January 21, 2026
Defections from North Korea fall further as regime tightens grip
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Channel News Asia
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January 19, 2026
North Korea's Kim Sacks Vice Premier Over Irresponsibility Ahead Of Key Party Congress
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MENAFN
Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh
Lee vows diplomatic efforts for resumption of N. Korea-US talks, creating conditions for inter-Korean dialogue
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The Korea Times
Owner: Myung-Ho Seung & Seung Family
January 20, 2026
N. Korea's Kim agreed to visit Seoul in 2018 but canceled day before announcement due to security concerns
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Yonhap News Agency
Owner: Korea News Agency Commission
Homes, offices of 3 civilian suspects raided over alleged drone flights to N. Korea
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The Korea Times
Owner: Myung-Ho Seung & Seung Family
January 20, 2026
North Korea’s Kim fires vice premier over factory failures ahead of major party congress
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CTV News
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January 20, 2026
North Korea’s Kim removes vice premier after factory project setbacks
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The Economic Times
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January 20, 2026
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials
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St. Kitts Gazette
Owner: Felicia J. Persaud
January 21, 2026
Lee Shifting Gears on N. Korea, Pursuing Arms Reduction before Denuclearization
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KBS World
Owner: South Korean Government