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Russia has shipped 130K tons of coal to North Korea overland since April: Report
Deliveries are first via border bridge since 2021, following Russian firm’s restart of coal transshipment through Rason
July 12, 2024
ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy
Experts say Baek Kwang-soon likely targeted for work with North Korean defectors, as Moscow and Seoul silent on his case
July 12, 2024
North Korea focused on improving quality of missiles and recon, Japan says
New defense white paper underscores advances in solid-fuel weapons and spy satellites, emphasizing ‘grave threat’
July 12, 2024
Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats
Restructuring to reportedly shift office's focus from military engagement to sanctions amid frozen inter-Korean ties
July 11, 2024
Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear
Oh Se-hoon says ROK nukes could improve DPRK human rights, though expert expresses reservations about linking issues
July 11, 2024
NATO ‘strongly condemns’ North Korea arms exports to Russia for Ukraine war
Joint statement stresses cooperation with South Korea and Japan, while Yoon announces Germany applied to join UN Command
July 11, 2024
South Korea to launch third spy satellite for monitoring North Korea this fall
Seoul says it will also use August drills with US as final test of Strategic Command tasked with countering DPRK nukes
July 10, 2024
Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command
Expert says rare visit likely planned in response to Kim-Putin summit as showcase of US-ROK alliance strength
July 10, 2024
Top US official for North Korea resigns after less than year in role
Jung Pak’s departure leaves Biden administration without leader on DPRK issues as Pyongyang expands its nuclear arsenal
July 10, 2024
US soldier charged with desertion to North Korea to face first court hearing
Travis King due in military court on July 16 on charges including soliciting child porn, one year after crossing border
July 10, 2024
