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Russian military plane lands in North Korea after unannounced flight
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Russian military plane lands in North Korea after unannounced flight

VIP plane makes 2nd trip to Pyongyang since August amid speculation over weapons deals and ahead of Russian FM’s visit

Russian military plane lands in North Korea after unannounced flight
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 27, 2023
South Korean court strikes down law banning leaflet launches into North Korea
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South Korean court strikes down law banning leaflet launches into North Korea

Constitutional Court rules anti-leaflet law passed in 2021 ‘excessively restricts’ freedom of speech

South Korean court strikes down law banning leaflet launches into North Korea
Alannah HillAlannah Hill September 26, 2023
Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea
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Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea

South Korean weapons rolled through downtown for event that experts say aimed to reassure citizens about DPRK threats

Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy September 26, 2023
Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons
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Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons

President emphasizes joint efforts with US to deter DPRK use of nuclear weapons in speech at military event

Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha Park September 26, 2023
‘Two-way’ North Korea-Russia ties threaten global peace, Blinken says
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‘Two-way’ North Korea-Russia ties threaten global peace, Blinken says

US Secretary of State warns DPRK seeks help with missile program in exchange for aiding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine

‘Two-way’ North Korea-Russia ties threaten global peace, Blinken says
Joe SmithJoe Smith September 26, 2023
Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media
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Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media

DPRK has yet to confirm policy change, which could lead to tourism reopening or just expansion of official exchanges

Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 26, 2023
US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles
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US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles

Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches

US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park September 25, 2023
Famous North Korean ferry makes rare visit to port nearest to Russia
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Famous North Korean ferry makes rare visit to port nearest to Russia

NK News analysis shows Mangyongbong-92 at Rajin port, in sign it could transport goods or people between two countries

Famous North Korean ferry makes rare visit to port nearest to Russia
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer September 25, 2023
Seoul asks North Korea to accept body that washed up on border island
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Seoul asks North Korea to accept body that washed up on border island

Unification ministry says man’s possessions indicate he was DPRK citizen, though it’s unclear if he was trying to defect

Seoul asks North Korea to accept body that washed up on border island
Joe SmithJoe Smith September 22, 2023
Activist launches anti-regime leaflets toward North Korea to mark Freedom Week
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Activist launches anti-regime leaflets toward North Korea to mark Freedom Week

Park Sang-hak says Fighters for a Free North Korea released 20 balloons from border island despite calls for ‘restraint’

Activist launches anti-regime leaflets toward North Korea to mark Freedom Week
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim September 22, 2023