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Guterres voices concern over rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and DMZ

· ≈ Demilitarized Zone, Korean Peninsula, South Korea · single source so far

The UN Secretary-General's spokesperson said Guterres is concerned about the Korean Peninsula situation, including potential escalation of tensions across the Demilitarized Zone.

Location
≈ Demilitarized Zone, Korean Peninsula, South Korea · South Korea live map
Coordinates
≈ 38.00°N 127.20°E
Reported
5 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC
Category
Diplomacy
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
Korean Peninsula
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US, South Korea and Japan call for complete North Korean denuclearisation

On Friday, the US, South Korea and Japan issued a joint statement demanding the complete denuclearisation of North Korea, as US President Trump seeks a new meeting with Kim Jong Un. On Thursday, South Korea was reported to fear being sidelined by the US outreach to Pyongyang. State media said North Korea tested attack drones, cruise missiles and rocket launchers on Thursday.

  • The three-country statement on Friday calls for complete North Korean denuclearisation.
  • Seoul worries Trump's pursuit of a breakthrough with Kim may come at its expense, amid strained ties with the Trump administration.
  • North Korean state media reported weapons tests on Thursday, with Kim calling for faster development of military drone and AI technology and 'absolute superiority'.
Updated 1 Nov 2026, 07:28 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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