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UN Command members condemn ‘illegal and dangerous’ North Korea-Russia arms trade

UN Command members condemn ‘illegal and dangerous’ North Korea-Russia arms trade

Joint statement by defense chiefs of member states is response to ‘unprecedented’ global tensions, expert says

UN Command members condemn ‘illegal and dangerous’ North Korea-Russia arms trade
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 11, 2024
UN food program still unable to enter North Korea to provide aid, official says

UN food program still unable to enter North Korea to provide aid, official says

Country director says World Food Program ready to resume operations in DPRK, stressing uncertainty about food situation

UN food program still unable to enter North Korea to provide aid, official says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 11, 2024
Italian navy ship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion for first time

Italian navy ship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion for first time

Deployment to waters around Japan adds to nations participating in surveillance operations in support of UN sanctions

Italian navy ship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion for first time
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill September 11, 2024
Dutch minister warns of ‘domino effect’ if ROK goes nuclear to deter North Korea

Dutch minister warns of ‘domino effect’ if ROK goes nuclear to deter North Korea

Defense chief says Seoul and partners should pursue nonproliferation, but says decision on nukes is up to South Korea

Dutch minister warns of ‘domino effect’ if ROK goes nuclear to deter North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 11, 2024
Vietnam travel company eyes North Korea tours following reports of reopening

Vietnam travel company eyes North Korea tours following reports of reopening

Flamingo Redtours reportedly hopes to take visitors in early 2025, while Russia plans tenfold increase in DPRK tourism

Vietnam travel company eyes North Korea tours following reports of reopening
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 10, 2024
German military chief stresses need to coordinate with Seoul over North Korea

German military chief stresses need to coordinate with Seoul over North Korea

Gen. Carsten Breuer cites risks of DPRK-Russia arms trade, ahead of Germany's participation in UN Command meeting

German military chief stresses need to coordinate with Seoul over North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 10, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans

Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans

North Korean leader promises to ‘transform’ country through rural 10-year plan, reiterates vow to boost nuke production

Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 10, 2024
Swedish diplomats set for imminent return to North Korea: Sources

Swedish diplomats set for imminent return to North Korea: Sources

DPRK has reportedly signaled Poland and UK could also return soon, years after Western diplomats left due to COVID

Swedish diplomats set for imminent return to North Korea: Sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 9, 2024
North Korean trash barrage extends to fifth day, launching over 1200 balloons

North Korean trash barrage extends to fifth day, launching over 1200 balloons

One balloon caused fire near border, raising concerns about threats to property as DPRK looks to stoke social division

North Korean trash barrage extends to fifth day, launching over 1200 balloons
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 9, 2024
Xi promises to ‘boost coordination’ with Kim Jong Un amid signs of strained ties

Xi promises to ‘boost coordination’ with Kim Jong Un amid signs of strained ties

Expert says Chinese leader’s letter to North Korean counterpart, only 2nd this year, appears aimed at managing tensions

Xi promises to ‘boost coordination’ with Kim Jong Un amid signs of strained ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 9, 2024
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