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Kim Jong Un appears to fear possible assassination, South Korean spy agency says
NIS cites increased security around North Korean leader, while assessing DPRK generals deployed to support Russia’s war
October 29, 2024
North Korea’s top diplomat visits Russia amid criticism of DPRK troop deployment
Choe Son Hui’s trip trumpets ‘unbreakable unity’ and may aim to normalize military cooperation in Ukraine, expert says
October 29, 2024
North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine
October 29, 2024
North Korean troops already in Russia’s Kursk near Ukraine, NATO confirms
Expert says Moscow using deployment to send message over Kyiv’s incursion and repel Ukraine from its territory
October 29, 2024
ROK opposition claims Yoon policies pushed North Korea to send troops to Russia
Democratic Party blames focus on deterrence over diplomacy, slams alleged plans to send military experts to Ukraine
October 28, 2024
Russian air force jet stops in North Korea before unusual flight toward Ukraine
Plane appears to make irregular landing near airbase, after DPRK allegedly started sending troops to Russia
October 28, 2024
North Korea defends right to send troops to Russia but doesn’t admit to doing so
Foreign ministry statement marks shift from outright denial, as Ukraine says DPRK soldiers could start fighting Monday
October 28, 2024
North Korea increasingly unlikely to welcome tourists this year, sources say
Insiders report little progress on plans to open in December, while DPRK troops in Ukraine could bring tourism sanctions
October 28, 2024
North Korea claims ROK military used west coast island for drone incursion
DPRK defense ministry repeats threat of attacks on South Korea in case airspace violated in future
October 28, 2024
North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues
State media did not reveal details of changes but experts assess aim is to make separation between Koreas even clearer
October 25, 2024
