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Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
Arrival of multiple aircraft suggests large delegation for Russian leader’s visit to North Korea on Tuesday
June 17, 2024
Ambassadors of Brazil and Nicaragua take up posts in North Korean capital
Diplomats are only fourth and fifth to enter country since pandemic began, as DPRK continues to shun European countries
June 17, 2024
G7 condemns North Korea-Russia arms trade ahead of possible Putin-Kim summit
Statement comes amid speculation about how two sides will further bolster military cooperation around the war in Ukraine
June 17, 2024
North Korea dismantles guard posts as it finishes reinforcing border with China
Imagery shows DPRK built temporary structures as stopgap while expanding security infrastructure during pandemic
June 17, 2024
Six in 10 South Koreans say Seoul should put stop to anti-North Korea leafleting
But Gallup Korea survey also finds majority support ROK loudspeaker broadcasts, viewing DPRK trash balloons as threat
June 14, 2024
Russia and North Korea eye joint project to protect endangered Amur leopards
Expert says countries may seek to ‘rewild’ rare species in DPRK, noting challenges due to lack of food and habitat
June 14, 2024
Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit
Satellite imagery shows construction in Kim Il Sung Square consistent with a parade, despite lack of marching practice
June 13, 2024
North Korea celebrates deaths of soldiers building greenhouses for Kim Jong Un
State media reveals two workers died during construction on leader’s pet project, holding up their sacrifice as example
June 13, 2024
UN Security Council debates North Korean human rights, exposing fissures again
Experts bemoan worsening situation, as ROK spotlights issue during presidency despite Russian and Chinese opposition
June 13, 2024
ROK opposition leader charged with orchestrating remittances to North Korea
Lee Jae-myung is accused of conspiring with officials to send $8M to the DPRK during his tenure as Gyeonggi governor
June 12, 2024
