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High-level Russian defense official makes rare visit to North Korean Embassy
DPRK state media report on Alexander Fomin joining event shows two sides’ focus on improving military ties, expert says
August 21, 2023
North Korean airline says it will operate two flights from Russia this week
Air Koryo and Vladivostok airport confirm flights to Pyongyang will take place on Aug. 25 and 28, first since 2020
August 21, 2023
North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette
Leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes war readiness in first public inspection of what is likely his most advanced warship
August 21, 2023
North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion
Senior leadership is now considering deploying war ships with anti-aircraft missiles according to KCNA
August 19, 2023
Camp David: US, ROK, Japan to boost security ties against North Korea threat
Countries will share missile data, create working group to combat DPRK’s cyber threats and hold annual exercises
August 19, 2023
North Korea’s airline schedules flights from Vladivostok to Pyongyang next week
Russian airport confirms Air Koryo flights are in its system, but cautions this doesn’t mean they will actually takeoff
August 19, 2023
Security Council discusses North Korean human rights for first time in 5 years
Experts welcome meeting but criticize UN official for not calling out China for facilitating DPRK human rights abuses
August 18, 2023
Hundreds of North Koreans start marching practice for paramilitary parade
Satellite imagery shows block formations at parade training ground ahead of event scheduled for Sept. 9
August 18, 2023
At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats
Experts say symbolic summit will solidify security cooperation but is unlikely to produce new deal on nuclear deterrence
August 18, 2023
UNICEF granted sanctions exemption to send over $1 million in aid to North Korea
Humanitarian assistance will focus on ‘health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene,’ according to UN organization
August 18, 2023
