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North Korea says it may ‘escalate’ nuclear power demonstration in response to US

North Korea says it may ‘escalate’ nuclear power demonstration in response to US

Leader's sister Kim Yo Jong says Pyongyang 'considering' nuclear weapon event after US aircraft carrier arrives in ROK

North Korea says it may ‘escalate’ nuclear power demonstration in response to US
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 4, 2025
North Korea opens registration for Pyongyang marathon to non-Russian tourists

North Korea opens registration for Pyongyang marathon to non-Russian tourists

Confirmation that April event will go ahead means Western travelers can visit capital for first time in five years

North Korea opens registration for Pyongyang marathon to non-Russian tourists
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 3, 2025
UN human rights envoy calls for North Korea to use funds for people, not weapons

UN human rights envoy calls for North Korea to use funds for people, not weapons

Elizabeth Salmon outlines DPRK’s failure to meet Sustainable Development Goals on food security, health care and more

UN human rights envoy calls for North Korea to use funds for people, not weapons
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 3, 2025
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return

USS Carl Vinson will reportedly join trilateral drills, as ROK acting president stresses security ties with US, Japan

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 3, 2025
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