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Russian Communist Party delegation arrives in DPRK with Donbas commander in tow

Russian Communist Party delegation arrives in DPRK with Donbas commander in tow

Expert suggests Kremlin may seek help from commander overseeing Kursk unit to lead North Korean soldiers in Ukraine

Russian Communist Party delegation arrives in DPRK with Donbas commander in tow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 1, 2025
Trump says US may ‘do something’ with DPRK citing open communication channels

Trump says US may ‘do something’ with DPRK citing open communication channels

He again referred to North Korea as ‘nuclear nation,’ signaling possible shift from Washington’s long-standing policy

Trump says US may ‘do something’ with DPRK citing open communication channels
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 1, 2025
ROK commission to label killings by North Korean soldiers in 1950s as ‘massacre’

ROK commission to label killings by North Korean soldiers in 1950s as ‘massacre’

Truth and Reconciliation Commission to urge Seoul to seek apology from Pyongyang for mass executions during Korean War

ROK commission to label killings by North Korean soldiers in 1950s as ‘massacre’
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 31, 2025
North Korea holds first national training event for children’s union instructors

North Korea holds first national training event for children’s union instructors

Workshop was aimed at ensuring young people grow up loyal to regime and follows rare meeting of neighborhood unit heads

North Korea holds first national training event for children’s union instructors
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 31, 2025
Trump says he hasn’t addressed Russia’s purchase of North Korean arms with Putin

Trump says he hasn’t addressed Russia’s purchase of North Korean arms with Putin

US president sidestepped question on Moscow’s acquisition of DPRK weapons amid ongoing peace talks on Ukraine war

Trump says he hasn’t addressed Russia’s purchase of North Korean arms with Putin
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 31, 2025
Australia deploys aircraft to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities

Australia deploys aircraft to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities

Australian air force patrol aircraft is operating out of Japan’s Kadena Air Base to track illegal ship-to-ship transfers

Australia deploys aircraft to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 31, 2025
Seoul detects signs of North Korea preparing for large-scale military parade

Seoul detects signs of North Korea preparing for large-scale military parade

Unification ministry expects parade and mass games in October, reports DPRK exploring ways to improve ties with China

Seoul detects signs of North Korea preparing for large-scale military parade
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 28, 2025
UN Command coordinating ‘appropriate’ steps for two North Koreans in ROK custody

UN Command coordinating ‘appropriate’ steps for two North Koreans in ROK custody

Statement comes as DPRK reportedly ignores messages to arrange repatriation of fishermen found in Yellow Sea

UN Command coordinating ‘appropriate’ steps for two North Koreans in ROK custody
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 28, 2025
US identifies 100th soldier from Korean War remains returned by North Korea

US identifies 100th soldier from Korean War remains returned by North Korea

Pentagon chief Hegseth lauds identification as direct result of Donald Trump’s summits with Kim Jong Un

US identifies 100th soldier from Korean War remains returned by North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 28, 2025
North Korea ‘plotting’ new forms of provocation against South: Acting president

North Korea ‘plotting’ new forms of provocation against South: Acting president

Han Duck-soo says ROK will retaliate ‘overwhelmingly’ to any attack by ‘the most regressive regime on Earth’

North Korea ‘plotting’ new forms of provocation against South: Acting president
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 28, 2025