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North Korea
MediaBias News has published 18 stories involving North Korea, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & SecuritySouth Korea says North Korean mines caused DMZ blast
South Korea's Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul stated that North Korean mines caused a blast in the Demilitarised Zone that injured personnel. The incident is considered a violation of the Korean War armistice agreement, and Seoul said it would take corresponding measures.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- Politics · Russia
Russia invites Kim Jong Un for official visit
Russia has officially invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit the country, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko. The two nations have increased their cooperation in recent years.
Russia2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 
Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korea's Lee to propose phased North Korea denuclearization at UN
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung plans to propose a phased denuclearization strategy for North Korea at the UN General Assembly. He stated that both South Korea and the United States are open to re-engaging with Pyongyang, describing the approach as 'stop, reduction and dismantlement.'
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korea launches two missiles; US, Japan, S. Korea hold talks
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, September 20, 2026. This marked the country's 14th launch of the year. Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan held consultations to share information and discuss responses.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korean President: Trump Wants Dialogue with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · RussiaNorth Korea threatens nuclear use over US-South Korea defense talks
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
Russia3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · UkraineKim Jong Un Pledges Deeper Cooperation with Russia
Kim Jong Un has pledged to expand and deepen cooperation with Russia in a message to Vladimir Putin. The North Korean leader expressed confidence in Russia's victory in Ukraine and promised unwavering support.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · United StatesNorth Korea Vows to Bolster Nuclear Force Amid US Hostility Claims
North Korea stated the United States' hostile policy remains unchanged and vowed to strengthen its nuclear force. The country denounced upcoming joint military exercises as a threat, calling its nuclear weapons an 'absolute guarantee for defending its sovereignty'. This comes despite a previous scaling back of drills by the Trump administration.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 45
PoliticsSouth Korea and US ministers discuss North Korea cooperation
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Monday, August 24. They agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation on resolving the North Korean nuclear issue, according to Seoul. The U.S. State Department confirmed a discussion on 'a range of issues in the U.S.-ROK Alliance'.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Conflict & SecurityNorth Korea fires 10 short-range missiles during US-South Korea drills
North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on 20 August 2026, hours after US President Donald Trump said he would meet Kim Jong Un. The launch coincided with joint US-South Korea military drills, which Pyongyang called a provocation despite their reduced scale.
4 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSouth Korea puts North Korea’s nuclear arsenal at 80 to 120 warheads, above Trump’s 57
South Korea’s defence minister told lawmakers North Korea likely has 80 to 120 nuclear warheads, a figure far higher than the 57 U.S. President Donald Trump cited. Ahn declined to say whether Trump’s number implied U.S. recognition of North Korea’s nuclear status, and reiterated Seoul’s opposition to hosting U.S. tactical nuclear weapons.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Politics · United StatesTrump to meet Kim Jong Un in 2026, cites 57 North Korean nuclear weapons
Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, stating Kim possesses 57 nuclear weapons. Trump did not discuss denuclearisation as an objective and ordered a reduction in joint US-South Korea military exercises, a move South Korea said it was not notified of in advance.
United States4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 77 · Hype 18
Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korea proposes peace talks as North Korea ignores offer and fires warning shots
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed formal peace talks to end the Korean War, replacing the 1953 armistice. North Korea ignored the offer and state media focused on internal celebrations. South Korean forces fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border, the first such incident this year.
Asia-Pacific5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korean soldiers cross DMZ line for first time in 2026, prompting South Korean warning shots
South Korean forces fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line in the eastern DMZ, marking the first such violation in 2026. The soldiers returned to their side after the shots. Reports confirm 17 similar crossings occurred last year.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastKim Jong Un tells Putin he is proud of North Korea-Russia ties as Ukraine accuses missile use
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised Russia’s ties as a 'comprehensive strategic partnership' in a letter to Vladimir Putin. Ukraine accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles in a strike that killed nine, while Kyiv claimed 50,000 North Korean troops may deploy to Russia, without providing evidence.
Middle East4 min readTrust 82 · Craft 68 · Hype 20
Politics · Asia-PacificTrump posts 2019 photo with Kim Jong Un, calls their relationship 'great'
Donald Trump posted a 2019 photo of himself with Kim Jong Un on 15 August 2026, accompanied by a message describing their relationship as 'great'. The post followed recent comments from a former Trump administration official and South Korea's president about a possible future meeting, though no concrete plans have been announced.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 25
Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky says Russia used North Korean missiles in Zaporizhia attack killing six
Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired North Korean ballistic missiles at Zaporizhia on 11 August 2026, killing six civilians and wounding 19. Ukrainian military sources identified the weapons as KN-23 and KN-24 types. The attack damaged civilian infrastructure and coincided with drone strikes across Ukraine.
Ukraine5 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 18
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian strikes kill five in Zaporizhzhia and hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles
A Russian attack on Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia killed five people and wounded 20, while ballistic missiles struck Kyiv, injuring at least one. Regional officials confirmed damage to industrial sites and residential buildings, as Ukraine warns of increased North Korean military support for Russia.
Ukraine5 min readTrust 82 · Craft 67 · Hype 21
