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High-level Russian defense official makes rare visit to North Korean Embassy

High-level Russian defense official makes rare visit to North Korean Embassy

DPRK state media report on Alexander Fomin joining event shows two sides’ focus on improving military ties, expert says

High-level Russian defense official makes rare visit to North Korean Embassy
Joe Smith
Joe Smith August 21, 2023
North Korean airline says it will operate two flights from Russia this week

North Korean airline says it will operate two flights from Russia this week

Air Koryo and Vladivostok airport confirm flights to Pyongyang will take place on Aug. 25 and 28, first since 2020

North Korean airline says it will operate two flights from Russia this week
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 21, 2023
North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette

North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette

Leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes war readiness in first public inspection of what is likely his most advanced warship

North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2023
North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion

North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion

Senior leadership is now considering deploying war ships with anti-aircraft missiles according to KCNA

North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 19, 2023
Camp David: US, ROK, Japan to boost security ties against North Korea threat

Camp David: US, ROK, Japan to boost security ties against North Korea threat

Countries will share missile data, create working group to combat DPRK’s cyber threats and hold annual exercises

Camp David: US, ROK, Japan to boost security ties against North Korea threat
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 19, 2023
North Korea’s airline schedules flights from Vladivostok to Pyongyang next week

North Korea’s airline schedules flights from Vladivostok to Pyongyang next week

Russian airport confirms Air Koryo flights are in its system, but cautions this doesn’t mean they will actually takeoff

North Korea’s airline schedules flights from Vladivostok to Pyongyang next week
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 19, 2023
Security Council discusses North Korean human rights for first time in 5 years

Security Council discusses North Korean human rights for first time in 5 years

Experts welcome meeting but criticize UN official for not calling out China for facilitating DPRK human rights abuses

Security Council discusses North Korean human rights for first time in 5 years
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 18, 2023
Hundreds of North Koreans start marching practice for paramilitary parade
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Hundreds of North Koreans start marching practice for paramilitary parade

Satellite imagery shows block formations at parade training ground ahead of event scheduled for Sept. 9

Hundreds of North Koreans start marching practice for paramilitary parade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 18, 2023
At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats

At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats

Experts say symbolic summit will solidify security cooperation but is unlikely to produce new deal on nuclear deterrence

At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 18, 2023
UNICEF granted sanctions exemption to send over $1 million in aid to North Korea

UNICEF granted sanctions exemption to send over $1 million in aid to North Korea

Humanitarian assistance will focus on ‘health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene,’ according to UN organization

UNICEF granted sanctions exemption to send over $1 million in aid to North Korea
Joe Smith
Joe Smith August 18, 2023