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Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty

Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty

The banquet following the Russia-DPRK summit also featured traditional Korean dishes such as ‘guksu on a brass platter’

Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 20, 2024
Ambassadors of Brazil and Nicaragua take up posts in North Korean capital

Ambassadors of Brazil and Nicaragua take up posts in North Korean capital

Diplomats are only fourth and fifth to enter country since pandemic began, as DPRK continues to shun European countries

Ambassadors of Brazil and Nicaragua take up posts in North Korean capital
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 17, 2024
North Korea trounces Myanmar to move to next round of men’s World Cup qualifiers

North Korea trounces Myanmar to move to next round of men’s World Cup qualifiers

4-1 victory in Laos follows rocky campaign that saw it forfeit to Japan and relocate multiple matches from Pyongyang

North Korea trounces Myanmar to move to next round of men’s World Cup qualifiers
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 12, 2024
Up to 11: How ROK loudspeakers blare propaganda far into North Korea

Up to 11: How ROK loudspeakers blare propaganda far into North Korea

Mobile speakers can reportedly broadcast over 20 miles, but experts say terrain and weather can muddle the message

Up to 11: How ROK loudspeakers blare propaganda far into North Korea
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 12, 2024
North Korea revives World Cup qualification hopes with crucial win against Syria

North Korea revives World Cup qualification hopes with crucial win against Syria

The match was a must-win for the DPRK men’s team, which will now face off against Myanmar next week

North Korea revives World Cup qualification hopes with crucial win against Syria
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Shreyas Reddy June 7, 2024
Biden says North Korea is not a greater threat now than it has been in past

Biden says North Korea is not a greater threat now than it has been in past

US president chastises Trump for not reaching denuclearization deal, promotes efforts to boost trilateral cooperation

Biden says North Korea is not a greater threat now than it has been in past
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 5, 2024
US, ROK and Japan to launch new drills to defend against North Korean threats

US, ROK and Japan to launch new drills to defend against North Korean threats

Freedom Edge exercise and tabletop drills come as countries also draft plans for new trilateral ‘coordinating mechanism’

US, ROK and Japan to launch new drills to defend against North Korean threats
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 3, 2024
North Korea hypes domestic cleats, but its soccer stars still favor Nikes

North Korea hypes domestic cleats, but its soccer stars still favor Nikes

National teams have sported Western brands since returning to competition despite efforts to manufacture own equipment

North Korea hypes domestic cleats, but its soccer stars still favor Nikes
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 27, 2024
Russian travel company cancels kids tour to North Korea, citing low demand

Russian travel company cancels kids tour to North Korea, citing low demand

Rare DPRK tour marketed toward families was supposed to visit kid-friendly attractions to coincide with Children’s Day

Russian travel company cancels kids tour to North Korea, citing low demand
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Joe Smith May 23, 2024
The surprising similarities between North Korea and Taiwan – Ep. 343
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The surprising similarities between North Korea and Taiwan – Ep. 343

Journalist Yang Chien-hao compares and contrasts Taiwan’s relationship with China and South Korea's ties with the North

The surprising similarities between North Korea and Taiwan – Ep. 343
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