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Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command
Expert says rare visit likely planned in response to Kim-Putin summit as showcase of US-ROK alliance strength
July 10, 2024
Top US official for North Korea resigns after less than year in role
Jung Pak’s departure leaves Biden administration without leader on DPRK issues as Pyongyang expands its nuclear arsenal
July 10, 2024
US soldier charged with desertion to North Korea to face first court hearing
Travis King due in military court on July 16 on charges including soliciting child porn, one year after crossing border
July 10, 2024
North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says
South Korea previously urged DPRK to provide notice of discharge into Imjin River to prevent damage downstream
July 10, 2024
5G networks interfering with reception of North Korean TV after satellite switch
High-def KCTV footage remains inaccessible in South Korea due to frequency overlap with Russian satellite broadcasts
July 10, 2024
North Korean hackers put Japan in crosshairs with new phishing attacks
Known for targeting Seoul, Kimsuky expands focus to Tokyo in possible attempt to steal info on Japan’s foreign policy
July 10, 2024
Momentum to replace UN panel on North Korea sanctions has fizzled, sources say
Lack of consensus has reportedly stalled push to find UN alternative to Panel of Experts, months after it disbanded
July 9, 2024
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
