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Donbas youth group plans projects with North Korea after Pyongyang visit

Donbas youth group plans projects with North Korea after Pyongyang visit

Experts say cooperation could open door for dispatch of DPRK soldiers or workers to Russia-occupied region of Ukraine

Donbas youth group plans projects with North Korea after Pyongyang visit
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 8, 2024
ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea

ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea

Multinational RIMPAC drills come as Yoon prepares to visit US, warning of global threat posed by DPRK-Russia ties

ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 8, 2024
Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity

Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity

North Korean leader’s sister slams artillery live fire as ‘suicidal hysteria,’ threatening nuclear response

Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2024
China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review

China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review

ROK and Czech Republic recommended China refrain from forcibly repatriating defectors following reports of deportations

China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 8, 2024
Police endorse charges for man who said ROK should accept North Korean invasion

Police endorse charges for man who said ROK should accept North Korean invasion

Activist allegedly violated National Security Act by making pro-DPRK statement and contacting anti-state group

Police endorse charges for man who said ROK should accept North Korean invasion
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 5, 2024
North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers

North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 4, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees

Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees

Focus on military as first act after major party meeting emphasizes importance of arms development

Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 3, 2024
North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite

North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite

Seoul reports disruptions as a result of abrupt change, which expert says poses new problems for monitoring state media

North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 2, 2024
Victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel sue North Korea for alleged support of Hamas

Victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel sue North Korea for alleged support of Hamas

US plaintiffs accuse DPRK, Iran and Syria of providing weapons and other aid, seeking $4B in damages

Victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel sue North Korea for alleged support of Hamas
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 2, 2024
South Korea resumes artillery drills near land border for first time in 6 years

South Korea resumes artillery drills near land border for first time in 6 years

Live-fire exercise comes as ROK ramps up activity around DMZ following suspension of military pact with North Korea

South Korea resumes artillery drills near land border for first time in 6 years
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 2, 2024