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South Korea condemns North Korea-Russia treaty, warns of sending arms to Ukraine

South Korea condemns North Korea-Russia treaty, warns of sending arms to Ukraine

Seoul says ‘mutual assistance’ pledge between Moscow and Pyongyang is 'serious concern' and pledges response

South Korea condemns North Korea-Russia treaty, warns of sending arms to Ukraine
Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty

Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty

The banquet following the Russia-DPRK summit also featured traditional Korean dishes such as ‘guksu on a brass platter’

Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 20, 2024
Russia and North Korea vow to defend each other if attacked, new treaty states

Russia and North Korea vow to defend each other if attacked, new treaty states

DPRK state media releases full text of ‘comprehensive’ agreement signed by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at summit

Russia and North Korea vow to defend each other if attacked, new treaty states
Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Russian leader brings Aurus vehicle after pledging to work with North Korea to evade West’s economic controls

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 19, 2024
North Korea-China trade falls in May for the fifth straight month

North Korea-China trade falls in May for the fifth straight month

Trade volume below level for same period in 2023, in what expert calls sign of Russia’s growing role in DPRK economy

North Korea-China trade falls in May for the fifth straight month
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 19, 2024
Putin, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ treaty outlining mutual defense obligations

Putin, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ treaty outlining mutual defense obligations

Russian leader says treaty envisions ‘assistance in case of aggression,’ as North Korea send arms for use in Ukraine

Putin, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ treaty outlining mutual defense obligations
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un greets Putin at Pyongyang airport, belatedly kicking off state visit

Kim Jong Un greets Putin at Pyongyang airport, belatedly kicking off state visit

Russian leader touched down overnight, hours behind schedule, after extended stopover in Russian Far East

Kim Jong Un greets Putin at Pyongyang airport, belatedly kicking off state visit
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
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