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Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death
Leader Kim Jong Un attends large-scale events for death anniversary aimed at legitimizing future of Kim family rule
July 9, 2024
Russian military jet lands in North Korea, first known flight since Putin visit
Expert says undisguised trip suggests Moscow sees little need to hide military ties after signing mutual defense pact
July 9, 2024
Donbas youth group plans projects with North Korea after Pyongyang visit
Experts say cooperation could open door for dispatch of DPRK soldiers or workers to Russia-occupied region of Ukraine
July 8, 2024
ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea
Multinational RIMPAC drills come as Yoon prepares to visit US, warning of global threat posed by DPRK-Russia ties
July 8, 2024
Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity
North Korean leader’s sister slams artillery live fire as ‘suicidal hysteria,’ threatening nuclear response
July 8, 2024
China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review
ROK and Czech Republic recommended China refrain from forcibly repatriating defectors following reports of deportations
July 8, 2024
Police endorse charges for man who said ROK should accept North Korean invasion
Activist allegedly violated National Security Act by making pro-DPRK statement and contacting anti-state group
July 5, 2024
North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show
Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers
July 4, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees
Focus on military as first act after major party meeting emphasizes importance of arms development
July 3, 2024
North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite
Seoul reports disruptions as a result of abrupt change, which expert says poses new problems for monitoring state media
July 2, 2024
