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At cosmodrome, Kim Jong Un and Putin set stage for greater confrontation with US
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At cosmodrome, Kim Jong Un and Putin set stage for greater confrontation with US

Distrust remains an obstacle, but summit showed Russia will ignore sanctions to build ties around anti-Americanism

At cosmodrome, Kim Jong Un and Putin set stage for greater confrontation with US
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna September 14, 2023
North Korea and the other 9/11: How the DPRK remembers Chile’s military coup
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North Korea and the other 9/11: How the DPRK remembers Chile’s military coup

The US-backed overthrow of socialist Salvador Allende proved a major setback for Pyongyang’s interests in South America

North Korea and the other 9/11: How the DPRK remembers Chile’s military coup
Camilo Aguirre TorriniCamilo Aguirre Torrini September 14, 2023
How Russian help could enable North Korea’s space program to finally lift off
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How Russian help could enable North Korea’s space program to finally lift off

Experts say Putin-Kim summit at spaceport shows Russia could provide technical support and even launch DPRK satellites

How Russian help could enable North Korea’s space program to finally lift off
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer September 13, 2023
North Korea demands end to regional inequality, but offers mostly futile fixes
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North Korea demands end to regional inequality, but offers mostly futile fixes

While new law shows state concerned about rural poverty, solutions rely on redistribution of resources that don’t exist

North Korea demands end to regional inequality, but offers mostly futile fixes
Peter WardPeter Ward September 12, 2023
What North Korea’s state media reveals about Kim Jong Un’s inner circle
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What North Korea’s state media reveals about Kim Jong Un’s inner circle

Top military man Pak Jong Chon and premier Kim Tok Hun both appeared out until suddenly showing up alongside the leader

What North Korea’s state media reveals about Kim Jong Un’s inner circle
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser September 11, 2023
China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes
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China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes

China’s slowing exports, depreciation of yuan and political turmoil at top could drive DPRK to reevaluate foreign ties

China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes
John PetrushkaJohn Petrushka September 8, 2023
North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine
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North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine

Hero Kim Kun Ok may not reach depths of others but multiple launch modes can fluster US and allied targeting in crisis

North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda September 8, 2023
When Putin met the Kims: 20 years of armored trains and opulence
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When Putin met the Kims: 20 years of armored trains and opulence

A look at leaders’ summits as reports swirl of upcoming meeting between Russian president and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

When Putin met the Kims: 20 years of armored trains and opulence
James FretwellJames Fretwell September 7, 2023
War-ready nation: What to expect at upcoming North Korean paramilitary parade
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War-ready nation: What to expect at upcoming North Korean paramilitary parade

Satellite imagery shows thousands preparing for parade and concert ahead of Sept. 9 national founding holiday

War-ready nation: What to expect at upcoming North Korean paramilitary parade
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 7, 2023
Missiles and ship engines: A look at Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons plant visits
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Missiles and ship engines: A look at Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons plant visits

North Korean leader continues to inspect facilities mass-producing weapons that Russia reportedly seeks

Missiles and ship engines: A look at Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons plant visits
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 6, 2023
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