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North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence

North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence

‘Korean Architecture’ promotes DPRK buildings and may be part of efforts to raise cash through overseas projects

North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 11, 2024
Ukraine says it intercepted North Korean troops’ radio communications in Russia

Ukraine says it intercepted North Korean troops’ radio communications in Russia

Kyiv releases recording as evidence of DPRK soldiers in Kursk, though experts say it’s difficult to verify authenticity

Ukraine says it intercepted North Korean troops’ radio communications in Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 11, 2024
North Korea jams GPS signals near border to disrupt ships and planes: Seoul

North Korea jams GPS signals near border to disrupt ships and planes: Seoul

Military says it detected jamming from two border cities, while science ministry reports over 300 incidents this month

North Korea jams GPS signals near border to disrupt ships and planes: Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 11, 2024
Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows

Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows

Experts suggest Russia may be using nearly 3.8K student visas as cover for DPRK soldiers deployed to fight Ukraine

Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 11, 2024
Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law

Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law

Move comes as DPRK deploys troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, though Pyongyang has yet to ratify agreement

Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 11, 2024
South Korea tests precision strike missile in response to North Korean ICBM

South Korea tests precision strike missile in response to North Korean ICBM

Test of Hyunmoo-II ballistic missile demonstrates ROK’s ability to carry out precision strikes, military says

South Korea tests precision strike missile in response to North Korean ICBM
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 8, 2024
North Korea defends crackdown on foreign media, admits to public executions

North Korea defends crackdown on foreign media, admits to public executions

DPRK justifies harsh penalties during UN review, in move that expert said seeks to show abuses are not arbitrary

North Korea defends crackdown on foreign media, admits to public executions
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 8, 2024
Polish delegation set to visit North Korea to inspect embassy: Sources

Polish delegation set to visit North Korea to inspect embassy: Sources

Diplomats reportedly could stay in Pyongyang to reopen embassy, years after closure due to pandemic

Polish delegation set to visit North Korea to inspect embassy: Sources
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 8, 2024
Putin says Russia could hold military drills with North Korea, defying sanctions

Putin says Russia could hold military drills with North Korea, defying sanctions

Statement comes as Zelensky says DPRK troops have already suffered losses in Kursk after entering combat against Ukraine

Putin says Russia could hold military drills with North Korea, defying sanctions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 8, 2024
Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea

Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea

Conservative politicians say South Korea can no longer depend on US for defense following election of alliance skeptic

Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 7, 2024
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