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Russian government VIP plane makes unannounced trip to North Korea
Flight may have transported trade delegation, while expert says uptick in air traffic points to ‘sensitive’ exchanges
August 26, 2024
North Korean farmland suffered ‘minimal’ damage from floods, USDA finds
Research predicts limited impact on crop production despite heavy rains, which expert calls relief for food security
August 26, 2024
US-ROK marines train to counter-invade North Korea in case of attack
Allies to conduct Ssangyong amphibious exercise through Sept. 7, while kicking off three-day air drills above Yellow Sea
August 26, 2024
Argentina arrests Russian for laundering crypto stolen by North Korea
Suspect reportedly helped conceal proceeds of $100M heist, showcasing DPRK’s strong ties to global laundering networks
August 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI
North Korean leader also inspected national '20x10' factory project sites over weekend, according to state media
August 26, 2024
Russian students from elite university arrive in North Korea for exchange
Exchange marks first in four years for Russians and highlights deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, says expert
August 23, 2024
First North Koreans resettle in Canada as part of new pilot project
HanVoice allows Canadian citizens to privately sponsor defectors and provide support for 12 months
August 23, 2024
New Zealand sends ship to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion for first time
Deployment of Wellington’s largest naval vessel comes as German, Canadian ships also begin DPRK maritime surveillance
August 23, 2024
Seoul minister denies new policy seeks unification with North Korea ‘by force’
Kim Yung-ho says doctrine seeks to update rather than replace long-standing roadmap, despite calling for ‘unified ROK’
August 22, 2024
North Korea issues heavy rain warnings as tropical storm hits peninsula
State media forecasts over foot of rain near inter-Korean border, less than a month after floods displaced thousands
August 22, 2024
