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Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official

Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official

Expert says Russia may try to create a separate international forum to unite major pariah states ‘with nothing to lose’

Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 12, 2023
North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success

North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success

Critics say DPRK weightlifters, free from steroid and other testing for years, pack unfair advantage

North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success
Brian Oliver
Brian Oliver October 12, 2023
Shady freighter with Sierra Leone flag spotted in key North Korean ports

Shady freighter with Sierra Leone flag spotted in key North Korean ports

Valiant’s appearance in DPRK ports may indicate ship’s purchase of or attempt to smuggle fossils or arms, experts say

Shady freighter with Sierra Leone flag spotted in key North Korean ports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 11, 2023
Seoul officials suggest North Korea capable of ‘Hamas tactics’ to attack South

Seoul officials suggest North Korea capable of ‘Hamas tactics’ to attack South

Ministers and JCS compared attack on Israel to inter-Korea tension, pushing for suspension of military pact

Seoul officials suggest North Korea capable of ‘Hamas tactics’ to attack South
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 11, 2023
Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions

Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions

Experts suggest companies operating vessels in waters close to Northern Limit Line bought fishing rights from Pyongyang

Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 10, 2023
North Korea blames Israel’s ‘ceaseless criminal acts’ for Hamas conflict

North Korea blames Israel’s ‘ceaseless criminal acts’ for Hamas conflict

State media reports highlight casualties on both sides in denunciation of Israel, but omit details of Hamas strikes

North Korea blames Israel’s ‘ceaseless criminal acts’ for Hamas conflict
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 10, 2023
ROK, Japan, US’ advanced assets join naval exercise to intercept DPRK weapons

ROK, Japan, US’ advanced assets join naval exercise to intercept DPRK weapons

USS Ronald Reagan also set to visit Busan this week, which expert says will likely elicit response from North Korea

ROK, Japan, US’ advanced assets join naval exercise to intercept DPRK weapons
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park October 10, 2023
North Korea condemns deadliest attack on Syrian government forces in nine years

North Korea condemns deadliest attack on Syrian government forces in nine years

Pyongyang’s support for Assad government highlights longstanding solidarity between the two hereditary regimes

North Korea condemns deadliest attack on Syrian government forces in nine years
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 9, 2023
Seoul’s new defense minister says best way to deter North Korea is punishment

Seoul’s new defense minister says best way to deter North Korea is punishment

Shin Won-sik visited frontline division after being appointed by President Yoon without opposition approval

Seoul’s new defense minister says best way to deter North Korea is punishment
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 9, 2023
North Korean women fall to Japan in Asian Games soccer final

North Korean women fall to Japan in Asian Games soccer final

Nadeshiko Japan pours it on after close first half to take gold, though DPRK athletes performed better in other sports

North Korean women fall to Japan in Asian Games soccer final
Yong Ja Hong
Yong Ja Hong October 9, 2023