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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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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