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North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns
Ukrainian leader’s remarks follow report on possible large-scale deployment, though expert calls this improbable
November 20, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China hits yearly high in October on surge in imports
Three-month growth streak may be driven by proceeds of arms sales to Russia, though totals still below last year’s highs
November 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties
Russian military delegation also arrives in North Korean capital amid DPRK troop deployment to fight Ukraine
November 19, 2024
Poland restores diplomatic presence in North Korea, four years after suspension
Warsaw says embassy in Pyongyang is resuming work with limited personnel following ‘reconnaissance visit’ last week
November 18, 2024
North Korea slams ROK balloon launches, scattering propaganda over Seoul
Kim Yo Jong threatens South Korea over anti-regime leafleting, hours before DPRK sends leaflets depicting nuke strike
November 18, 2024
Leaders of US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia
Three sides also announce establishment of new secretariat, laying groundwork for cooperation even after Trump returns
November 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un blasts US support for Ukraine at major army conference
North Korean leader says US poses worldwide threat but stops short of mentioning troop deployments to Russia
November 18, 2024
North Korean elites will ensure their sons aren’t dispatched to Russia: Defector
Ex-DPRK diplomat says deployment unlikely to spark domestic backlash, as public fears retaliation fo voicing concern
November 15, 2024
Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties
Poll also finds two-thirds support nuclear armament, amid doubts about president-elect’s commitment to Seoul’s defense
November 15, 2024
‘Monstrous’ North Korean artillery spotted in Russia, likely for use in Ukraine
Photos suggest DPRK is supplying M-1989 Koksan self-propelled guns for war effort, supplementing troop deployments
November 15, 2024
