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US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea

US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea

Washington designates fourth ship and companies involved in alleged arms shipping operation that’s still ongoing

US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 13, 2023
Seoul still backs aid for North Korea despite focus on human rights: Minister

Seoul still backs aid for North Korea despite focus on human rights: Minister

Kim Yung-ho says South Korea will draw attention to DPRK abuses and China’s forced repatriation of defectors in new year

Seoul still backs aid for North Korea despite focus on human rights: Minister
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 12, 2023
Russian Far East delegation arrives in North Korea to discuss economic plans

Russian Far East delegation arrives in North Korea to discuss economic plans

Regional governor has expressed interested in joint construction projects as DPRK laborers continue to work in Russia

Russian Far East delegation arrives in North Korea to discuss economic plans
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 12, 2023
North Korea slams US veto of UN resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire

North Korea slams US veto of UN resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Statement accuses Washington of ‘double standards’ after criticizing other nations for vetoing resolutions against DPRK

North Korea slams US veto of UN resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Joe Smith
Joe Smith December 11, 2023
Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights

Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights

Expert says Russian city may be ‘collection point’ for returning citizens as large numbers reportedly spotted at airport

Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 11, 2023
US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns

US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns

Pyongyang points finger at Seoul for breakdown of military agreement but omits its own role in deal’s collapse

US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 11, 2023
Kim Jong Un adds to growing luxury car collection with new Maybach sedan, limo

Kim Jong Un adds to growing luxury car collection with new Maybach sedan, limo

Vehicles demonstrate North Korean leader’s ability to use illicit networks to get what he wants, including for nukes

Kim Jong Un adds to growing luxury car collection with new Maybach sedan, limo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 11, 2023
Famous French actor made obscene remarks about women during North Korea trip

Famous French actor made obscene remarks about women during North Korea trip

Footage in new documentary shows Gérard Depardieu directed lewd comments toward DPRK guide and even a child in 2018

Famous French actor made obscene remarks about women during North Korea trip
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 8, 2023
South Korea to hold tabletop drills after collapse of inter-Korean military deal

South Korea to hold tabletop drills after collapse of inter-Korean military deal

Experts say computer-simulated Taeguk Exercise likely to focus more on North Korean threats near border this year

South Korea to hold tabletop drills after collapse of inter-Korean military deal
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park December 8, 2023
North Korea launches rocket toy set that closely copies Lego model

North Korea launches rocket toy set that closely copies Lego model

New toys feature similar logo, figurines and more in what appears to be DPRK’s latest knockoff of foreign products

North Korea launches rocket toy set that closely copies Lego model
Joe Smith
Joe Smith December 8, 2023
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