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Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes

North Korean leader hosts defense minister Sergei Shoigu at weapons expo in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko July 27, 2023
Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea

Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea

Sergei Shoigu meets with DPRK counterpart in Pyongyang, after arriving with delegation likely to attend military parade

Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 26, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult

Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult

North Korean leader shown riding white horse and getting muddy next to luxurious Lexus SUV at state art exhibition

Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 26, 2023
Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits

North Korean leader praises soldiers and Chinese assistance in Korean War ahead of Thursday’s armistice anniversary

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 26, 2023
Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1
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Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1

Expert says the open exchange in apparent violation of sanctions suggests Beijing views the trade as legitimate

Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 25, 2023
Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week

Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week

State media says Russian delegation to attend Korean War anniversary events as Pyongyang prepares for military parade

Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 25, 2023
North Korea fires late-night ballistic missiles after US submarine visits South

North Korea fires late-night ballistic missiles after US submarine visits South

Launch of two short-range projectiles follows DPRK warnings last week against US-ROK military activities

North Korea fires late-night ballistic missiles after US submarine visits South
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 25, 2023
North Korea invites Chinese delegation, first foreign visit since pandemic began

North Korea invites Chinese delegation, first foreign visit since pandemic began

State media announces visit for Korean War anniversary in significant development for DPRK’s COVID border controls

North Korea invites Chinese delegation, first foreign visit since pandemic began
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts July 24, 2023
North Korean ship linked to sanctions evasion makes rare visit to Russian port
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North Korean ship linked to sanctions evasion makes rare visit to Russian port

Kum Ya offloaded cargo during first visit to Russia by DPRK vessel in three years, a sign of strengthening trade ties

North Korean ship linked to sanctions evasion makes rare visit to Russian port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 24, 2023
UN Command in contact with North Korea about Travis King: Deputy commander

UN Command in contact with North Korea about Travis King: Deputy commander

LTG Andrew Harrison declines to provide more details about talks to secure release of US soldier who crossed into DPRK

UN Command in contact with North Korea about Travis King: Deputy commander
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 24, 2023