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Putin says North Korea doesn’t need Russian nukes, downplaying cooperation
Russian leader adds that Moscow doesn’t seek DPRK soldiers to fight in Ukraine, amid allegations of arms transfers
March 13, 2024
Sanctioned Russian plane linked to military makes unusual detour to North Korea
Expert raises concerns that Moscow may be using commercial freighter to conceal arms transfers from DPRK for Ukraine war
March 13, 2024
South Korean pastor arrested in Russia worked with North Korean defectors: NGO
Global Love Rice Sharing Foundation says Baek Kwang-soon helped escapees in Far East but denies he engaged in spying
March 12, 2024
North Korea takes top communist moms sightseeing on rare flights to nowhere
Air Koryo trots out Soviet-era Ilyushin Il-18 to show off new skyscrapers in Pyongyang in novel form of domestic tourism
March 12, 2024
North Korean soccer team to face Japan in Pyongyang this month as scheduled
AFC says men’s World Cup qualifier will not be relocated, setting stage for return of international sport to DPRK
March 12, 2024
North Korea clears remains of inter-Korean liaison office it blew up 4 years ago
Removal comes as DPRK turns back on inter-Korean ties and signals it won’t resume cooperation in future, expert says
March 11, 2024
North Korea starts building factories in 13 more areas for rural development
DPRK finishes breaking ground in 20 cities and counties, while hinting party will directly oversee 20x10 initiative
March 11, 2024
North Korean delegation visits Mongolia for first time in five years
Vice foreign minister held talks with Mongolian counterpart in sign of DPRK efforts to reengage international community
March 11, 2024
Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
Shipping operation alleged to provide DPRK weapons for use against Ukraine had appeared to be on pause for a month
March 11, 2024
North Korea tried to jam US-ROK navigation system during drills, Seoul says
South Korea reports no military or civilian damage from first reported GPS jamming by DPRK in eight years
March 8, 2024
