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North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media

North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media

Authorities make rare exception to rules to broadcast WWII drama on KCTV as part of Russia-centered programming block

North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media
Lina Park
Lina Park | Seung-Yeon Chung June 18, 2024
North Korea lines streets with Putin portraits and Russian flags ahead of visit

North Korea lines streets with Putin portraits and Russian flags ahead of visit

DPRK preparing to roll out red carpet for Russian leader, who is set to arrive overnight after running behind schedule

North Korea lines streets with Putin portraits and Russian flags ahead of visit
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 18, 2024
Mine explosions have killed North Korean soldiers working on frontline: ROK

Mine explosions have killed North Korean soldiers working on frontline: ROK

Seoul says military also fired warning shots toward DPRK workers who encroached on border on Tuesday morning

Mine explosions have killed North Korean soldiers working on frontline: ROK
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park June 18, 2024
North Korean hackers pose major cyber threat to Brazilian companies: Report
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North Korean hackers pose major cyber threat to Brazilian companies: Report

DPRK threat actors account for one-third of state-sponsored cyberattacks in South American country, researchers say

North Korean hackers pose major cyber threat to Brazilian companies: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 18, 2024
Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Russian leader pens letter to DPRK people ahead of summit, as DPRK editorial emphasizes military cooperation

Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko June 18, 2024
Putin to visit North Korea from Tuesday for summit with Kim Jong Un: Kremlin

Putin to visit North Korea from Tuesday for summit with Kim Jong Un: Kremlin

Russian leader’s first trip to country in 20 years comes amid global scrutiny of DPRK arms shipments for use in Ukraine

Putin to visit North Korea from Tuesday for summit with Kim Jong Un: Kremlin
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 17, 2024
North Korea building apparent anti-tank barriers along border: ROK military

North Korea building apparent anti-tank barriers along border: ROK military

Seoul says Pyongyang has also been reinforcing roads and laying mines in move that may aim to broadcast war readiness

North Korea building apparent anti-tank barriers along border: ROK military
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 17, 2024
North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates

North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates

Researchers say DPRK has enough fissile material for 90 warheads, expressing concern over pursuit of tactical weapons

North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 17, 2024
Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
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Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit

Arrival of multiple aircraft suggests large delegation for Russian leader’s visit to North Korea on Tuesday

Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 17, 2024
Ambassadors of Brazil and Nicaragua take up posts in North Korean capital

Ambassadors of Brazil and Nicaragua take up posts in North Korean capital

Diplomats are only fourth and fifth to enter country since pandemic began, as DPRK continues to shun European countries

Ambassadors of Brazil and Nicaragua take up posts in North Korean capital
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 17, 2024
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