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North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 10, 2025
Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war

Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war

Leader blamed US for instigating conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine in speech to mark KPA founding anniversary

Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 9, 2025
Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance

Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance

US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang

Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 8, 2025
North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone

North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone

Seoul downplayed reports about incident but expert says it highlights strides in DPRK’s electronic warfare technology

North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2025
Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

Experts tell NK News strategic regrouping, intelligence gaps and Trump’s return are factors behind conflicting reports

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 7, 2025
UN office urges NGOs to improve North Korean human rights record keeping

UN office urges NGOs to improve North Korean human rights record keeping

OHCHR report criticizes separate databases but civic groups raise issue of victims’ consent and confidentiality

UN office urges NGOs to improve North Korean human rights record keeping
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 6, 2025
Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Ambassador Wang Yajun visited Pyongyang Metro and Air China office amid anticipation of tourism opening beyond Russians

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 5, 2025
Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions

Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions

Senior military officer made revelation during testimony on Roh Sang-won’s role in Dec. 3 martial law declaration

Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 5, 2025
North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies

North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies

Men’s team was victorious in one match, drew in another with Russian coach expressing interest in acquiring DPRK player

North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 5, 2025
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