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North Korea fires ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles, first launch in two months

North Korea fires ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles, first launch in two months

ROK military says missiles were fired from Pyongyang and flew around 224 miles before landing in East Sea

North Korea fires ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles, first launch in two months
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 12, 2024
Ukrainian military destroyed Russian depot storing North Korean missiles: Kyiv

Ukrainian military destroyed Russian depot storing North Korean missiles: Kyiv

Russia confirms drone strike near Ukrainian border, but expert cautions that it’s difficult to verify Kyiv’s claim

Ukrainian military destroyed Russian depot storing North Korean missiles: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 11, 2024
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
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