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News from Oct 25, 2026 (UTC)

North Korea isSteady

About usual

Last 14 days

Oct 12Oct 25

Why

  1. Kim Jong Un made a surprise trip to China and has returned, state media reported.

    54 eventsexpress.co.uk, koreaherald.com, koreatimes.co.krSource

  2. South Korea raised alarm over border tensions as Seoul seeks to prevent clashes with the North.

    15 eventsmemphissun.com, myanmarnews.netSource

  3. North Korea told the UN that a landmine incident reported by the South was fabricated, KCNA said.

    3 eventsksevradio.comSource

What happened

  • Statements21%
  • Cooperation69%
  • Criticism6%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure1%
  • Fighting3%

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  • TenseWorse than usual
  • UneasyA little worse than usual
  • SteadyAbout usual
  • CalmA little better than usual
  • UpbeatBetter than usual
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