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North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more

North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more

Two sides discuss plans to increase charter flights and open Russian-language center in Pyongyang at economic talks

North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 20, 2024
North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns

North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns

Ukrainian leader’s remarks follow report on possible large-scale deployment, though expert calls this improbable

North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy November 20, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China hits yearly high in October on surge in imports

North Korea’s trade with China hits yearly high in October on surge in imports

Three-month growth streak may be driven by proceeds of arms sales to Russia, though totals still below last year’s highs

North Korea’s trade with China hits yearly high in October on surge in imports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties

Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties

Russian military delegation also arrives in North Korean capital amid DPRK troop deployment to fight Ukraine

Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 19, 2024
Poland restores diplomatic presence in North Korea, four years after suspension

Poland restores diplomatic presence in North Korea, four years after suspension

Warsaw says embassy in Pyongyang is resuming work with limited personnel following ‘reconnaissance visit’ last week

Poland restores diplomatic presence in North Korea, four years after suspension
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill November 18, 2024
North Korea slams ROK balloon launches, scattering propaganda over Seoul

North Korea slams ROK balloon launches, scattering propaganda over Seoul

Kim Yo Jong threatens South Korea over anti-regime leafleting, hours before DPRK sends leaflets depicting nuke strike

North Korea slams ROK balloon launches, scattering propaganda over Seoul
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 18, 2024
Leaders of US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia

Leaders of US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia

Three sides also announce establishment of new secretariat, laying groundwork for cooperation even after Trump returns

Leaders of US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un blasts US support for Ukraine at major army conference

Kim Jong Un blasts US support for Ukraine at major army conference

North Korean leader says US poses worldwide threat but stops short of mentioning troop deployments to Russia

Kim Jong Un blasts US support for Ukraine at major army conference
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 18, 2024
North Korean elites will ensure their sons aren’t dispatched to Russia: Defector

North Korean elites will ensure their sons aren’t dispatched to Russia: Defector

Ex-DPRK diplomat says deployment unlikely to spark domestic backlash, as public fears retaliation fo voicing concern

North Korean elites will ensure their sons aren’t dispatched to Russia: Defector
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 15, 2024
Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties

Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties

Poll also finds two-thirds support nuclear armament, amid doubts about president-elect’s commitment to Seoul’s defense

Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 15, 2024
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