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North Koreans’ lives are ‘difficult’ but improving, Kim Jong Un says at plenum
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North Koreans’ lives are ‘difficult’ but improving, Kim Jong Un says at plenum

State media report on four-day retreat focuses on ideological and economic problems, makes no mention of foreign policy

North Koreans’ lives are ‘difficult’ but improving, Kim Jong Un says at plenum
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 2, 2024
North Korea says it tested new tactical missile variant at two different ranges
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North Korea says it tested new tactical missile variant at two different ranges

Short-range ballistic missile with ‘super-large warhead’ may have hit inland target as another test planned for July

North Korea says it tested new tactical missile variant at two different ranges
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 2, 2024
US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting
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US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting

DPRK and Russia dispute accusations, highlighting what expert calls Council’s limitations as ROK ends presidency

US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting
Joe SmithJoe Smith July 1, 2024
North Korean officials appear wearing Kim Jong Un loyalty badges for first time
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North Korean officials appear wearing Kim Jong Un loyalty badges for first time

Experts say pins are part of move toward ‘full-scale idolization’ as leader establishes independence from predecessors

North Korean officials appear wearing Kim Jong Un loyalty badges for first time
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park July 1, 2024
EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms
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EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms

Brussels alleges TransContainer and CEO participated in ‘illegal weapons trade’ to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin July 1, 2024
North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed
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North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed

Short-range missile test conducted during ongoing party plenum and as Pyongyang criticizes US-ROK-Japan military drills

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed
North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting
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North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting

While DPRK is yet to reveal agenda, focus likely on reviewing economic goals and could include talks on Russia summit 

North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 29, 2024
Phone disruptions to North Korea likely due to Putin’s visit, experts say
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Phone disruptions to North Korea likely due to Putin’s visit, experts say

Calls made from phones and apps from countries around the world apparently unable to connect from earlier this month

Phone disruptions to North Korea likely due to Putin’s visit, experts say
Joe SmithJoe Smith June 28, 2024
South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals
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South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals

Expert suggests new designations are Seoul’s response to the ‘renewed alliance’ between Moscow and Pyongyang

South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin June 28, 2024
US, ROK and Japan kick off Freedom Edge drills to counter North Korean threats
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US, ROK and Japan kick off Freedom Edge drills to counter North Korean threats

Inaugural multi-domain aerial and naval exercises to feature US aircraft carrier and run for three days

US, ROK and Japan kick off Freedom Edge drills to counter North Korean threats
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park June 27, 2024
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