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Singapore foreign minister makes rare visit to North Korea

Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan completed a rare two-day official visit to Pyongyang, where he urged North Korean leadership to maintain open communication channels despite rising global uncertainty.

28 May 2026-20:45
North Korea tests upgraded ballistic and cruise missile systems

27 May 2026-11:24
Why does Singapore suddenly need both Koreas?

The rare diplomatic visit to North and South Korea by Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has become one of the most notable developments on the Asian diplomatic agenda. Formally, it is a visit by the foreign minister of a small Southeast Asian state. Politically, however, it carries much broader significance.

27 May 2026-11:08
Singapore, North Korea discuss ties in high-level Pyongyang meeting

27 May 2026-10:16
North Korea fires close-range ballistic missiles toward Yellow Sea

26 May 2026-10:19
North Korean club wins Asian Women’s Champions League

23 May 2026-11:29
North and South Korea women meet in rare football clash in Suwon - VIDEO

Fans wearing rain ponchos cheered both North and South Korean women’s football teams during a rare inter-Korean match held in Suwon, in a contest marked by unusual atmosphere and strong public interest.

21 May 2026-17:41
China’s Xi Jinping could visit North Korea as soon as next week

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit North Korea as early as next week, according to a report by South Korea’s Yonhap news agency citing a government source. The visit would mark another sign of warming ties between Beijing and Pyongyang in recent months.

21 May 2026-09:04
Putin and Xi back North Korea against sanctions after Beijing talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping voiced opposition to sanctions and military pressure on North Korea following high-level talks in Beijing. The two leaders released a joint statement stressing support for political efforts aimed at maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula.

21 May 2026-08:51
North Korea women reach final after rare match in South Korea

20 May 2026-16:58

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