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Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers
Leader said Kim Ki Nam would be immortalized in likely bid to encourage current officials to remain loyal to the regime
May 10, 2024
Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon
Expert says president’s remarks are aimed at maintaining ties with Russia for leverage to influence Pyongyang’s actions
May 9, 2024
Hundreds of North Koreans enter Russia in first quarter amid burgeoning ties
Data reveals new quarterly high since pre-pandemic times, while number of Russians entering DPRK also surged
May 9, 2024
Canada to deploy aircraft to monitor illegal North Korean ship-to-ship transfers
Tokyo says plane will operate from Okinawa air base as part of regular surveillance of DPRK efforts to evade sanctions
May 9, 2024
South Korea holds live-fire drills to defend islands on North Korea’s doorstep
Authorities advise residents not to go outside during exercises on repelling enemy landing and retaking border islands
May 8, 2024
China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says
Beijing alleges Australian helicopter violated its airspace, defending actions as ‘lawful and safe’
May 8, 2024
Kim Ki Nam, propaganda chief for all three North Korean rulers, dies at 94
Kim Jong Un to oversee official’s funeral as state media claims he achieved ‘eternal life’ through service to regime
May 8, 2024
Russia exports 2K tons of flour and corn to North Korea amid signs of shortages
Shipments come as two sides ramp up agricultural cooperation but are unlikely to alleviate food insecurity, expert says
May 7, 2024
North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex
Expert said says ‘unusual’ move may be part of plans to transfer ignored residence to the military
May 6, 2024
Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats
North Korean leader again demonstrates deep interest in combatting foreign influence, joining photo session in Pyongyang
May 6, 2024
