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The story so far · 2 days, November 3 to 12, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Pyongyang, North Korea on November 3, 2026. Newest first.
North Korea and the US have no active nuclear talks.
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Kim Jong Un inspected a major naval base under construction on the east coast and ordered timely completion. North Korea also denounced a US-led naval buildup and warned of action. A South Korean official thinks a Kim-Trump meeting at APEC is unlikely.
Why it matters: Naval expansion raises tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Sources: UPI, Yonhap, ANSA · See it on the globe
Kim Yo Jong warned of a strong response to US hostile policy. North Korea said dialogue with the US is an option but not a must.
Why it matters: It dims prospects for talks on the Korean peninsula.
Sources: Yonhap, Asharq Al-Awsat · See it on the globe