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North Korean troops suffer multiple casualties in border landmine explosion: ROK
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North Korean troops suffer multiple casualties in border landmine explosion: ROK

South Korean military reports DPRK has resumed work on front-line defenses, which expert attributes to ‘weakened’ forces

North Korean troops suffer multiple casualties in border landmine explosion: ROK
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim | Joon Ha Park March 27, 2025
Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests
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Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests

Expert says Koksan self-propelled guns and 240mm MLRS will likely enter combat in southern Ukraine

Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 27, 2025
Russia preparing to welcome Kim Jong Un for visit this year, Moscow says
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Russia preparing to welcome Kim Jong Un for visit this year, Moscow says

Deputy foreign minister says trip by North Korean leader is in the ‘preparatory stage’

Russia preparing to welcome Kim Jong Un for visit this year, Moscow says
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 27, 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones
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Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones

North Korean leader views tests of various UAVs as first images of new early warning converted cargo plane released

Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 27, 2025
North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE
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North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE

Struggling men’s team fails to quality for fourth consecutive World Cup, sinking chance for sports diplomacy with US

North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 26, 2025
North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says
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North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says

New threat assessment provides glimpse at how Trump will approach Pyongyang, warning of DPRK-Russia military ties

North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy March 26, 2025
North Korea to welcome foreign firms for spring trade fair, first since 2019
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North Korea to welcome foreign firms for spring trade fair, first since 2019

Official notice states event will take place in Pyongyang in May, even as DPRK backtracks on tourism

North Korea to welcome foreign firms for spring trade fair, first since 2019
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 25, 2025
Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow
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Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow

Russian Embassy says Moscow will help produce antibiotics and build hospitals in return for DPRK’s traditional medicines

Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 25, 2025
US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes
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US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes

Opposition argues talk of going nuclear to defend against North Korea spooked US, while government claims no connection

US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim March 25, 2025
Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts
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Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts

US-based nonprofit says it aims to provide ‘bridge’ for South Korean NGOs as cuts threaten ‘entire ecosystem’

Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer March 25, 2025