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North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal after US submarine docks in Busan

North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal after US submarine docks in Busan

Defense ministry statement warns that Washington’s strategic deployments could escalate regional tensions

North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal after US submarine docks in Busan
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 11, 2025
Western travel to North Korea on hold as border issues persist

Western travel to North Korea on hold as border issues persist

First tour for non-Russians since pandemic was abruptly canceled with expert telling NK News reopening remains uncertain

Western travel to North Korea on hold as border issues persist
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 10, 2025
North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says

North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says

Seoul warns of sanctions violations as ROK spy agency reports on dispatch of DPRK construction workers last year

North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 10, 2025
Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea

Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea

But Alexander Matsegora says Pyongyang won’t denuclearize and Washington must radically change its stance

Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 10, 2025
South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea

South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung warned of DPRK’s ties with Moscow, adding inter-Korean relations could shift if Trump-Kim talks progress

South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 10, 2025
North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 10, 2025
Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war

Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war

Leader blamed US for instigating conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine in speech to mark KPA founding anniversary

Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 9, 2025
Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance

Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance

US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang

Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 8, 2025
North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone

North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone

Seoul downplayed reports about incident but expert says it highlights strides in DPRK’s electronic warfare technology

North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2025
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