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Russia freighter returns to North Korean port amid new allegations of arms trade
Lady R’s first known visit to Rason in month follows reports DPRK is sending decades-old weapons for use against Ukraine
May 14, 2024
South Korean military holds drill on repelling massive North Korean air attack
Frontline exercise draws lessons from Hamas and Iran’s strikes on Israel to simulate DPRK attack with drone, missiles
May 14, 2024
North Korea appears to repurpose defunct car factory to produce rocket launchers
Expert says facility Kim Jong Un visited used to be inter-Korean automobile factory, underscoring focus on arms sales
May 14, 2024
South Korean foreign minister calls for China to stop repatriating North Koreans
In talks with Chinese counterpart, Cho Tae-yul also raised concerns about Russia-DPRK weapons trade and Korea tensions
May 14, 2024
Kim Jong Un triggers cheers with surefire aim during factory visit: State media
Release of photo showing North Korean leader’s marksmanship is aimed at cultivating myth of Kim excellence, expert says
May 14, 2024
North Korean science delegation visits Moscow amid concerns of tech cooperation
DPRK officials to join talks and tour Russia’s Silicon Valley, as two sides also discuss resuming passenger rail service
May 14, 2024
Both North and South Korea back UN resolution calling for Palestinian membership
DPRK slams US for vetoing measure endorsing membership, while ROK has stressed need to ‘revitalize’ two-state solution
May 13, 2024
Defector attempts to send BTS songs to North Korea in latest leaflet launch
Launch of balloons carrying flash drives with K-pop is Park Sang-hak’s first since court struck down anti-leaflet law
May 13, 2024
Ex-Marine who raided DPRK Embassy makes case against extradition to US public
In interview, Christopher Ahn insists he aimed to help staff at Madrid embassy defect and could be killed if extradited
May 13, 2024
North Korean hackers stole one terabyte of personal data from ROK courts: Police
Expert says breach reflects ‘lack of cyber alertness’ and could hinder Seoul’s efforts to boost global cyber cooperation
May 13, 2024
