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North Korean foreign minister meets with Vladimir Putin in Moscow

North Korean foreign minister meets with Vladimir Putin in Moscow

Kremlin says Choe Son Hui briefed leader on talks with Russian counterpart, where they denounced US-led ‘imperialists’

North Korean foreign minister meets with Vladimir Putin in Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 17, 2024
No North Korean activity at Kaesong zone after signs of life last year: Photos

No North Korean activity at Kaesong zone after signs of life last year: Photos

Images from border suggest sharp decline in activity from summer, after Seoul accused DPRK of operating 30 factories

No North Korean activity at Kaesong zone after signs of life last year: Photos
Joe Smith
Joe Smith January 16, 2024
First tour to North Korea already at capacity, Russian travel firm says

First tour to North Korea already at capacity, Russian travel firm says

Over 100 people have reportedly signed up for tour organized with Far East region in effort to promote travel to DPRK

First tour to North Korea already at capacity, Russian travel firm says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 16, 2024
Ukraine examining Russia’s use of North Korean missiles as possible war crime

Ukraine examining Russia’s use of North Korean missiles as possible war crime

Experts say DPRK may face international criminal charges if it was directly involved or knew how missiles would be used

Ukraine examining Russia’s use of North Korean missiles as possible war crime
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 16, 2024
North Korea’s ‘empty’ economic policies created major wealth gap: Kim Jong Un

North Korea’s ‘empty’ economic policies created major wealth gap: Kim Jong Un

Leader vows to rebuild industry in every city and town over next 10 years to address widespread ‘backward’ conditions

North Korea’s ‘empty’ economic policies created major wealth gap: Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 16, 2024
North Korea to redefine border, purge unification language from constitution

North Korea to redefine border, purge unification language from constitution

Kim Jong Un calls for destroying inter-Korean rail line and monument while warning of risk of war with ‘hostile’ South

North Korea to redefine border, purge unification language from constitution
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim January 16, 2024
North Korean delegation to attend Non-Aligned Movement summit in Uganda

North Korean delegation to attend Non-Aligned Movement summit in Uganda

DPRK’s decision to send vice foreign minister signals summit is becoming less important to Pyongyang, expert says

North Korean delegation to attend Non-Aligned Movement summit in Uganda
Joe Smith
Joe Smith January 15, 2024
Russian Far East eyes launch of passenger rail service to North Korea in 2024

Russian Far East eyes launch of passenger rail service to North Korea in 2024

Primorsky Krai wants to use trains for tourism, though experts say long journeys and low demand remain obstacles

Russian Far East eyes launch of passenger rail service to North Korea in 2024
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 15, 2024
New North Korean film reveals secret Kim Jong Un visits to weapons factories
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New North Korean film reveals secret Kim Jong Un visits to weapons factories

Documentary about 2023 shows leader inspecting spaceport construction, rocket launchers disguised as trucks and more

New North Korean film reveals secret Kim Jong Un visits to weapons factories
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 15, 2024
North Korea says it launched solid-fuel ‘hypersonic’ missile

North Korea says it launched solid-fuel ‘hypersonic’ missile

Launch appears to be first test of new system, though leader Kim Jong Un's presence not mentioned

North Korea says it launched solid-fuel ‘hypersonic’ missile
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 15, 2024
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