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Athletes depart North Korea to compete in 2023 Asian Games in China

Athletes depart North Korea to compete in 2023 Asian Games in China

State media reports group left capital for multi-sport tournament this month as country continues to normalize travel

Athletes depart North Korea to compete in 2023 Asian Games in China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 16, 2023
Kim Jong Un says Russian aircraft can ‘overwhelm’ external threats: State media

Kim Jong Un says Russian aircraft can ‘overwhelm’ external threats: State media

DPRK leader praises Russian air capacity during tour of mass production center as he continues tour of Far East

Kim Jong Un says Russian aircraft can ‘overwhelm’ external threats: State media
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 16, 2023
US, ROK demand Russia ‘act responsibly,’ shun North Korea military cooperation

US, ROK demand Russia ‘act responsibly,’ shun North Korea military cooperation

Top officials warn of consequences for sanctions breaches following Kim Jong Un summit with Vladimir Putin

US, ROK demand Russia ‘act responsibly,’ shun North Korea military cooperation
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 15, 2023
US sanctions Russian tied to Wagner Group for assisting North Korean arms sales

US sanctions Russian tied to Wagner Group for assisting North Korean arms sales

Designation targeting Kremlin’s war effort in Ukraine comes as Kim Jong Un visits Russia to discuss military cooperation

US sanctions Russian tied to Wagner Group for assisting North Korean arms sales
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 15, 2023
US extends ban on civilian planes entering North Korean airspace for five years

US extends ban on civilian planes entering North Korean airspace for five years

Department of Transportation cites threats from DPRK’s unannounced missile tests to aviation security

US extends ban on civilian planes entering North Korean airspace for five years
Joe Smith
Joe Smith September 15, 2023
Kim Jong Un tours factory producing advanced fighter jets in Russian Far East

Kim Jong Un tours factory producing advanced fighter jets in Russian Far East

Russia says two sides ‘see potential’ to cooperate on aircraft, as North Korean leader inspects Su-35 and Su-57 jets

Kim Jong Un tours factory producing advanced fighter jets in Russian Far East
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 15, 2023
Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister

Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister

Shin Won-sik has endorsed decapitations strikes on North Korea but is well-regarded for expertise on US-ROK operations

Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 14, 2023
How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory

How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory

Experts say North Korea may seek fighter jets and plane parts during planned tour as Kim works to modernize air fleet

How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 14, 2023
North Korean hackers continue to attack critical US infrastructure: Pentagon

North Korean hackers continue to attack critical US infrastructure: Pentagon

New US Cyber Strategy reflects growing recognition of importance of secure communications since Ukraine war, expert says

North Korean hackers continue to attack critical US infrastructure: Pentagon
Joe Smith
Joe Smith September 14, 2023
North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour

North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour

Two sides pledged to improve ties to ‘new heights’ after summit at space launch facility, DPRK state media reports

North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 14, 2023