{
  "id": 19304836,
  "title": "North Korea accuses UN chief of siding with South Korea over border tensions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/north-korea-accuses-un-chief-of-siding-with-south-korea-over-border",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T08:04:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-10-north-korea-accuses-un-chief-of-siding-with-south-korea-over-border-tensions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "North Korea has expressed regret over remarks made by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, accusing him of taking sides with South Korea in the current border tensions. Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korea's leader, stated that Guterres had adopted an \"irresponsible\" and \"biased\" stance by echoing South Korea's claims over the September landmine incident. In a statement released by the KCNA news agency, Kim claimed that Guterres' actions were unproductive for calming tensions and fostering detente between the two nations.\n\nUN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated that Guterres had encouraged both Koreas to re-engage in dialogue, including discussions at the military level, to prevent any unintended accidents. The recent landmine explosion along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) resulted in several South Korean soldiers being wounded during a reconnaissance mission in September. South Korea has attributed the blast to North Korean mines, while North Korea denies responsibility and asserts that its troops were fortifying the border in the DMZ without violating international laws or the UN Charter.",
  "summary": "North Korea expressed regret over comments by the UN secretary-general urging the two Koreas to ease tensions through dialogue following a landmine blast at the border, accusing him of taking Seoul's side, state media reported on Tuesday.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "North Korea accuses UN chief of siding with South Korea over border tensions",
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        "published": "2026-11-10T07:41:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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