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North Korea, Kursk strike deal on boosting ties as DPRK troops fight in region

North Korea, Kursk strike deal on boosting ties as DPRK troops fight in region

Chambers of commerce for Pyongyang and Russian region repelling Ukraine incursion agree to expand economic cooperation

North Korea, Kursk strike deal on boosting ties as DPRK troops fight in region
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 28, 2025
North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry files motions to dismiss foreign influence case

North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry files motions to dismiss foreign influence case

Terry’s attorneys argue US allegations that she worked for ROK spies are flawed and based on coerced statements

North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry files motions to dismiss foreign influence case
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2025
US, ROK agree to push for ‘denuclearization of North Korea,’ not of ‘peninsula’

US, ROK agree to push for ‘denuclearization of North Korea,’ not of ‘peninsula’

Decision departs from Pyongyang’s preferred language as way to emphasize that DPRK is one developing ‘illegal’ weapons

US, ROK agree to push for ‘denuclearization of North Korea,’ not of ‘peninsula’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 28, 2025
North Korea to open first modern general hospital in October after 5-year delay

North Korea to open first modern general hospital in October after 5-year delay

Kim Jong Un praises ‘flawless’ Pyongyang General Hospital, which Russia may help furnish with medical equipment

North Korea to open first modern general hospital in October after 5-year delay
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2025
Putin meets senior North Korean official amid negotiations around Ukraine war

Putin meets senior North Korean official amid negotiations around Ukraine war

Experts say list of participants suggests talks focused on DPRK troops and arms shipments in support of Russia

Putin meets senior North Korean official amid negotiations around Ukraine war
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 28, 2025
North Korea conducts cruise missile test to show nuclear attack ‘readiness’

North Korea conducts cruise missile test to show nuclear attack ‘readiness’

NK News analysis confirms building destroyed on west coast island in test overseen by Kim Jong Un

North Korea conducts cruise missile test to show nuclear attack ‘readiness’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2025
In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’

In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’

Cho Tae-yul leaves open possibility of developing nukes to counter North Korea, changing tone after Trump’s return

In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2025
North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says

North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says

South Korean spy agency still assessing scale of reinforcements after DPRK contingent suffered heavy losses

North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2025
In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea

In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea

Impeached president tells court that opposition followed Pyongyang’s orders, likely appealing to hardline supporters

In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 27, 2025
US confirms North Korea behind record-breaking $1.5B crypto heist from Bybit

US confirms North Korea behind record-breaking $1.5B crypto heist from Bybit

FBI calls on crypto industry to block transactions linked to TraderTraitor cyber activity, listing associated addresses

US confirms North Korea behind record-breaking $1.5B crypto heist from Bybit
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 27, 2025
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