- Oct 24
Kim Jong Un urges North Korean army to become the world's most powerful
At a two-day meeting of company commanders in Pyongyang, Kim called for a 'military revolution' while rejecting Seoul's proposal for military talks on the Demilitarized Zone.
- Oct 24
Kim Jong Un makes one-day trip to China, visits Dandong and crosses new bridge
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un spent one day in the Chinese border city of Dandong on 24 October 2026, visiting a war memorial and a bus factory before returning home over a newly opened bridge.
- Oct 20
North Korea readies propaganda loudspeakers at border as landmine tensions rise with South
Kim Yo Jong says the speakers will be ready within a few days and will operate along the entire border in October, after three South Korean soldiers were wounded by mines in September.
- Oct 19
FIVB confirms 32 teams for 2027 men's volleyball World Championship in Poland
The FIVB published the final list on Monday, 19 October 2026, filling 15 places through the world ranking alongside Poland, Italy and 15 continental qualifiers. Russia does not appear in the communiqué despite its third-place ranking.
- Oct 14
China and North Korea open long-delayed Yalu River bridge, 12 years after completion
The 3,026-metre bridge over the Yalu River connects Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea and was finished in 2014. Trucks crossed it for the first time on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
- Sep 27
Spain defeats North Korea on penalties to win U-20 Women's World Cup title
Real Madrid goalkeeper Laia López stopped two penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time to lead Spain past defending champions North Korea.
