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Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation

Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation

Tehran insists first visit in five years is to discuss ‘business,’ though expert says they have little but arms to trade

Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 30, 2024
Slim majority of ROK elites oppose going nuclear to counter North Korea: Report

Slim majority of ROK elites oppose going nuclear to counter North Korea: Report

But CSIS survey finds most would reverse position if US backs down from security commitments, such as if Trump returns

Slim majority of ROK elites oppose going nuclear to counter North Korea: Report
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 30, 2024
43 North Korean escapees reached South Korea in the first quarter, Seoul says

43 North Korean escapees reached South Korea in the first quarter, Seoul says

Figure marks slight on-year rise but is still well below pre-pandemic levels, despite DPRK’s easing of COVID controls

43 North Korean escapees reached South Korea in the first quarter, Seoul says
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 30, 2024
Unification minister meets pastors to talk missionaries detained in North Korea

Unification minister meets pastors to talk missionaries detained in North Korea

Kim Yung-ho asks Protestant leaders to help ensure return of six South Koreans in DPRK

Unification minister meets pastors to talk missionaries detained in North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 30, 2024
North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies

North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies

Changes in how to refer to birthdays of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il may be effort to elevate current leader, expert says

North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 29, 2024
Russia to gift eagles, snakes and other animals to North Korea’s biggest zoo

Russia to gift eagles, snakes and other animals to North Korea’s biggest zoo

Expert says vow to send over 40 animals to Pyongyang Zoo reflects Moscow’s desire to expand ties beyond geopolitics

Russia to gift eagles, snakes and other animals to North Korea’s biggest zoo
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 29, 2024
North Korea demolished facilities along roads connecting Koreas, Seoul says

North Korea demolished facilities along roads connecting Koreas, Seoul says

Confirmation comes as local media report the DPRK has laid anti-tank and -personnel mines at multiple crossings

North Korea demolished facilities along roads connecting Koreas, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park April 29, 2024
South Korean hotel removes name of Kim Jong Un aide from marketing for VIP suite

South Korean hotel removes name of Kim Jong Un aide from marketing for VIP suite

Skybay Hotel drops Hyon Song Wol from name of room where senior official stayed as interest in North Korea declines

South Korean hotel removes name of Kim Jong Un aide from marketing for VIP suite
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Joon Ha Park April 29, 2024
Chinese shipyard hosts cargo vessel linked to North Korea-Russia arms trade

Chinese shipyard hosts cargo vessel linked to North Korea-Russia arms trade

Expert says shipyard likely violated sanctions and could face punitive actions after Russian ship Angara moored there

Chinese shipyard hosts cargo vessel linked to North Korea-Russia arms trade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance

Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance

Acquisition of customized Japanese vehicles is another demonstration of North Korea’s ability to evade sanctions

Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Joe Smith April 26, 2024
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