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Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Ruling cites violations of privacy laws to justify censorship, amid official sensitivity about DPRK support for war

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 15, 2025
US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea

US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea

Seoul calls training a response to DPRK nuclear threats as it seeks to strengthen readiness following Yoon's ouster

US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 15, 2025
North Korea to expand Kim Il Sung Square for bigger parades, tour guide says

North Korea to expand Kim Il Sung Square for bigger parades, tour guide says

DPRK guide tells YouTuber about plans to eventually tear down buildings at central Pyongyang plaza used for mass events

North Korea to expand Kim Il Sung Square for bigger parades, tour guide says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 15, 2025
Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media

Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media

North Korean leader’s annual donation to Chongryon aims to secure loyalty amid declining youth interest in regime

Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 14, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man has built power base threatening his rule: Report

Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man has built power base threatening his rule: Report

ROK parliamentary analysis suggests Choe Ryong Hae has formalized control over North Korea’s military and party networks

Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man has built power base threatening his rule: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 14, 2025
Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site

Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site

Video aimed at quashing rumors of dog meat consumption shows laborers in Vladivostok in likely violation of sanctions

Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 14, 2025
North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark

North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark

Recognition boosts Pyongyang’s efforts to promote mountain as both geological treasure and sacred symbol of Kim dynasty

North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 14, 2025
Lee Jae-myung makes no mention of North Korea as he launches presidential bid

Lee Jae-myung makes no mention of North Korea as he launches presidential bid

Opposition candidate favored to win ROK election shifts focus from inter-Korean peace themes central to past campaigns

Lee Jae-myung makes no mention of North Korea as he launches presidential bid
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 11, 2025
South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally

South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally

Move following Assad’s fall ends a decades-long diplomatic freeze and undercuts DPRK’s position in Middle East

South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 11, 2025
Wildfire erupts in DMZ amid heightened North Korean troop activity near border

Wildfire erupts in DMZ amid heightened North Korean troop activity near border

ROK deploys helicopters to fight blaze near Goseong following incursions and land clearing by DPRK soldiers

Wildfire erupts in DMZ amid heightened North Korean troop activity near border
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 11, 2025