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Russian tourists depart for North Korea as part of first tour since pandemic
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Russian tourists depart for North Korea as part of first tour since pandemic

Tour manager told NK News that 97 Russian nationals boarded flight from Vladivostok for trip to Pyongyang and ski resort

Russian tourists depart for North Korea as part of first tour since pandemic
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 9, 2024
Anti-South Korea policy change secures ‘lawful’ basis to attack: Kim Jong Un
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Anti-South Korea policy change secures ‘lawful’ basis to attack: Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader shares interpretation in a speech at defense ministry to mark army holiday

Anti-South Korea policy change secures ‘lawful’ basis to attack: Kim Jong Un
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 9, 2024
Yoon says ROK can build nukes but doesn’t want sanctions like North Korea
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Yoon says ROK can build nukes but doesn’t want sanctions like North Korea

The president made remarks in pre-recorded interview during which he raised the possibility of engagement with DPRK

Yoon says ROK can build nukes but doesn’t want sanctions like North Korea
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Lina Park February 8, 2024
Russia again uses North Korean missiles to strike Ukrainian city: Police
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Russia again uses North Korean missiles to strike Ukrainian city: Police

Specialists say KN-23 missiles were DPRK-made but expert warns against drawing conclusions on their operational effects

Russia again uses North Korean missiles to strike Ukrainian city: Police
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 8, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects foodstuff factories linked to new development drive
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Kim Jong Un inspects foodstuff factories linked to new development drive

Kimha county facilities apparently offer glimpse of modernization efforts leader said he wants throughout North Korea

Kim Jong Un inspects foodstuff factories linked to new development drive
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 8, 2024
North Korea formally abolishes law on cooperation with the South
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North Korea formally abolishes law on cooperation with the South

Kim Jong Un previously ordered all party and military organs drop goal of peaceful unification

North Korea formally abolishes law on cooperation with the South
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 8, 2024
Russian envoy to DPRK predicts ‘breakthrough’ in two sides’ relations in 2024
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Russian envoy to DPRK predicts ‘breakthrough’ in two sides’ relations in 2024

Alexander Matsegora told Russian state media Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin will sign agreement on mutual trips

Russian envoy to DPRK predicts ‘breakthrough’ in two sides’ relations in 2024
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 7, 2024
North Koreans’ consumption of foreign media grows over last decade: Survey
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North Koreans’ consumption of foreign media grows over last decade: Survey

Government poll of over 6,000 defectors also revealed increasing dissatisfaction with Kim Jong Un

North Koreans’ consumption of foreign media grows over last decade: Survey
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha Park February 6, 2024
North Korean websites briefly go offline amid wave of internet strategy changes
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North Korean websites briefly go offline amid wave of internet strategy changes

Recurring outages of domestically hosted sites suggest wider changes amid policy shift, cybersecurity expert says

North Korean websites briefly go offline amid wave of internet strategy changes
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 6, 2024
North Korea calls ROK defense minister’s comments ‘prelude’ to war
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North Korea calls ROK defense minister’s comments ‘prelude’ to war

‘Typical rhetoric’ out of Pyongyang reflects efforts to maximize gains from current tensions, expert says

North Korea calls ROK defense minister’s comments ‘prelude’ to war
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park February 5, 2024
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