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Russia preparing to welcome Kim Jong Un for visit this year, Moscow says

Russia preparing to welcome Kim Jong Un for visit this year, Moscow says

Deputy foreign minister says trip by North Korean leader is in the ‘preparatory stage’

Russia preparing to welcome Kim Jong Un for visit this year, Moscow says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 27, 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones

Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones

North Korean leader views tests of various UAVs as first images of new early warning converted cargo plane released

Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 27, 2025
North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE

North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE

Struggling men’s team fails to quality for fourth consecutive World Cup, sinking chance for sports diplomacy with US

North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 26, 2025
North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says

North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says

New threat assessment provides glimpse at how Trump will approach Pyongyang, warning of DPRK-Russia military ties

North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy March 26, 2025
North Korea to welcome foreign firms for spring trade fair, first since 2019

North Korea to welcome foreign firms for spring trade fair, first since 2019

Official notice states event will take place in Pyongyang in May, even as DPRK backtracks on tourism

North Korea to welcome foreign firms for spring trade fair, first since 2019
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 25, 2025
Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow

Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow

Russian Embassy says Moscow will help produce antibiotics and build hospitals in return for DPRK’s traditional medicines

Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 25, 2025
US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes

US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes

Opposition argues talk of going nuclear to defend against North Korea spooked US, while government claims no connection

US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 25, 2025
Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts

Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts

US-based nonprofit says it aims to provide ‘bridge’ for South Korean NGOs as cuts threaten ‘entire ecosystem’

Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 25, 2025
North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South

North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South

Aviation expert calls DPRK approach to managing vegetation ‘extreme,’ but NASA data suggests wildfire situation stable

North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 25, 2025
South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement

South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement

Acting President Han Duck-soo warns of ‘serious’ security situation after court overturns his impeachment

South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 25, 2025
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