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Russia mutilating faces of North Korean troops to conceal deaths, Zelensky says
Ukrainian leader posts video purporting to show Russia burning corpses, as US confirms DPRK soldiers killed in Kursk
December 17, 2024
North Korea reports on Yoon’s impeachment two days after National Assembly vote
Expert says relatively quick coverage likely reflects effort to get ahead of news before it spreads inside country
December 16, 2024
‘Significant number’ of North Korean troops assaulting Ukrainian forces: Kyiv
Ukraine military releases footage allegedly documenting clashes amid signs Russia is using DPRK soldiers in bigger roles
December 16, 2024
Trump names foreign policy hawk as ‘special missions’ envoy covering North Korea
Richard Grenell’s appointment to new role responsible for multiple countries may signal waning US focus on DPRK issues
December 16, 2024
Nigeria reopens embassy in North Korea after nearly four-year pandemic closure
Arrival of charge d’affaires makes Nigeria only the second African nation with active diplomatic presence in Pyongyang
December 16, 2024
Russia evacuates North Korean diplomats from Syria following Assad’s ouster
Foreign ministry says it transported DPRK staff to Moscow, throwing Pyongyang’s operations in Damascus into question
December 16, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol impeached, throwing inter-Korean relations into question
National Assembly votes to remove Yoon from office after martial law decision to root out ‘pro-DPRK’ forces
December 14, 2024
US indicts 14 North Korean IT workers for raising funds for weapons programs
FBI offers $5M reward for further information, alleging they worked for DPRK-controlled firms using fake identities
December 13, 2024
Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk
Shift to acknowledging DPRK troops may be part of Kremlin strategy to portray soldiers in favorable light, expert says
December 13, 2024
Yoon defends martial law, doubling down on claims of North Korea threats
ROK leader says he was motivated by DPRK cyberattack on election body and accuses opposition of ‘siding’ with Pyongyang
December 12, 2024
