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US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response

US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response

Security Council divisions again apparent as Russia defends Pyongyang and blames Washington for tensions

US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 9, 2025
Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships

Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships

State media warns of frigid temperatures and strong winds in country where most rely on firewood and coal to stay warm

Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Seung-Yeon Chung January 9, 2025
North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency

North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency

International partner says DPRK may not hold April event despite reports it will take place for first time in 6 years

North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un stresses rural progress at latest factory opening in southwest

Kim Jong Un stresses rural progress at latest factory opening in southwest

North Korean leader attends third opening ceremony for Regional Development 20x10 Policy, but doesn’t give speech

Kim Jong Un stresses rural progress at latest factory opening in southwest
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 8, 2025
Russia appears to deploy North Korean 170mm artillery for use against Ukraine

Russia appears to deploy North Korean 170mm artillery for use against Ukraine

Video shows soldier describing Koksan self-propelled gun as ‘gift from Kim Jong Un’ as Russia faces depleted stocks

Russia appears to deploy North Korean 170mm artillery for use against Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 8, 2025
UN demands North Korea clarify if it executed two women repatriated from China

UN demands North Korea clarify if it executed two women repatriated from China

Envoys express ‘grave concern’ over reports of harsh sentences for 11 women, including life in prison and death penalty

UN demands North Korea clarify if it executed two women repatriated from China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile

Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile

Intermediate-range missile test on Monday meant as warning to 'hostile forces,' as top US diplomat held talks in Seoul

Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 7, 2025
North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties

North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties

‘72 Hours’ falsely blames South for starting war and stresses close relations with Moscow as they cooperate over Ukraine

North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 6, 2025
Blinken raises alarm about North Korea-Russia space ties on final trip to Seoul

Blinken raises alarm about North Korea-Russia space ties on final trip to Seoul

Top US diplomat also signals ‘serious’ concern about Yoon martial law, while praising efforts to reinforce alliance

Blinken raises alarm about North Korea-Russia space ties on final trip to Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 6, 2025
Russia pushes forward North Korea bridge project amid active weapons trade
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Russia pushes forward North Korea bridge project amid active weapons trade

New construction for road link over Tumen River comes after Moscow approved funding last month

Russia pushes forward North Korea bridge project amid active weapons trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2025
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