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North Korean troops in Russia sent for retraining after heavy losses: Ukraine

North Korean troops in Russia sent for retraining after heavy losses: Ukraine

But Kyiv says DPRK soldiers expected to continue fighting in Kursk amid reports of temporary retreat from front lines

North Korean troops in Russia sent for retraining after heavy losses: Ukraine
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 29, 2025
Trump to pursue ‘complete denuclearization of North Korea,’ White House says

Trump to pursue ‘complete denuclearization of North Korea,’ White House says

Spokesperson tells Yonhap that US will stick to long-standing policy, despite Trump describing DPRK as ‘nuclear power’

Trump to pursue ‘complete denuclearization of North Korea,’ White House says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 29, 2025
Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown

Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown

North Korean leader criticizes ‘mega crimes’ by party officials in towns central to his 20x10 rural development plan

Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2025
Kim Jong Un visits uranium enrichment site, says clash with enemies ‘inevitable’

Kim Jong Un visits uranium enrichment site, says clash with enemies ‘inevitable’

North Korean leader appears to publicly tour Yongbyon site for first time, as White House vows to eliminate DPRK nukes

Kim Jong Un visits uranium enrichment site, says clash with enemies ‘inevitable’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2025
FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea

FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea

Assistance is aimed at improving agricultural production and providing clean water as humanitarian staff remain shut out

FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 28, 2025
US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups

US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups

Trump order demands review of all funding, throwing into question DPRK-related initiatives that rely on US support

US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 27, 2025
North Korea names three figure skaters to compete in 2025 Winter Asian Games

North Korea names three figure skaters to compete in 2025 Winter Asian Games

Harbin event marks first time DPRK will join major winter sports competition since 2018 Olympics in South Korea

North Korea names three figure skaters to compete in 2025 Winter Asian Games
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 27, 2025
Leader of Belarus says he plans to visit North Korea to ‘diversify’ ties

Leader of Belarus says he plans to visit North Korea to ‘diversify’ ties

Statement by Lukashenko comes after DPRK leader’s sister denied that Pyongyang had proposed a summit

Leader of Belarus says he plans to visit North Korea to ‘diversify’ ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 27, 2025
North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists

North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists

New site promoting Pyongyang’s Central Zoo is rare addition to DPRK’s web presence amid gradual reopening to foreigners

North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 27, 2025
North Korea tests sea-to-surface cruise missile days after Trump overture

North Korea tests sea-to-surface cruise missile days after Trump overture

Pyongyang says weapons test designed to raise effectiveness of ‘strategic control’ against 'potential enemies’

North Korea tests sea-to-surface cruise missile days after Trump overture
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 26, 2025
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