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North Korea-China trade spikes to 4-year high as trucks and trains cross daily

North Korea-China trade spikes to 4-year high as trucks and trains cross daily

Both imports and exports surge in November as DPRK slowly emerges from extended isolation during pandemic

North Korea-China trade spikes to 4-year high as trucks and trains cross daily
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 18, 2023
US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’

US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’

Allies discuss ways to boost extended deterrence, while Pyongyang promises ‘preview’ of nuclear war before year’s end

US-ROK meeting on nuke strategy draws North Korean threats of ‘counteraction’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 18, 2023
North Korea fires apparent ICBM, second missile launch in 10 hours: ROK

North Korea fires apparent ICBM, second missile launch in 10 hours: ROK

Launches come after US-ROK nuclear weapon talks and arrival of US submarine in Busan

North Korea fires apparent ICBM, second missile launch in 10 hours: ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 18, 2023
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile in late-night launch: Seoul

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile in late-night launch: Seoul

Missile launch into East Sea comes hours after US nuclear submarine arrives in Busan

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile in late-night launch: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 17, 2023
Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death

Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death

Makeup of leader’s entourage during memorial service hints at recent promotions and possible purge, expert says

Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 17, 2023
North Korean defector arrested in Vietnam faces repatriation to China: Activists

North Korean defector arrested in Vietnam faces repatriation to China: Activists

Justice for North Korea says 38-year-old woman was arrested last month, accusing Seoul of doing little to help her

North Korean defector arrested in Vietnam faces repatriation to China: Activists
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Lina Park December 15, 2023
North Korea converting cargo plane into military aircraft, imagery suggests
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North Korea converting cargo plane into military aircraft, imagery suggests

Air Koryo Il-76 plane with possible new rotodome could be used to detect enemy missiles, expert tells NK Pro

North Korea converting cargo plane into military aircraft, imagery suggests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 15, 2023
North Korea wants more Russian tourists to visit, Far East officials say

North Korea wants more Russian tourists to visit, Far East officials say

Primorsky Krai says DPRK proposed new rail, sea and air routes between countries, after delegation returns from visit

North Korea wants more Russian tourists to visit, Far East officials say
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 15, 2023
North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says

North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says

Source tells NK News that Pyongyang has been carrying out ‘blatant’ preparations this week for test

North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 15, 2023
North Korean carrier flies to China’s Shenyang for first time in four years

North Korean carrier flies to China’s Shenyang for first time in four years

Experts note that city is biggest near DPRK border and has long been a hub for North Koreans in China

North Korean carrier flies to China’s Shenyang for first time in four years
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 14, 2023
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