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Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea
Sergei Shoigu meets with DPRK counterpart in Pyongyang, after arriving with delegation likely to attend military parade
July 26, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult
North Korean leader shown riding white horse and getting muddy next to luxurious Lexus SUV at state art exhibition
July 26, 2023
Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits
North Korean leader praises soldiers and Chinese assistance in Korean War ahead of Thursday’s armistice anniversary
July 26, 2023
Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1
Expert says the open exchange in apparent violation of sanctions suggests Beijing views the trade as legitimate
July 25, 2023
Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week
State media says Russian delegation to attend Korean War anniversary events as Pyongyang prepares for military parade
July 25, 2023
North Korea fires late-night ballistic missiles after US submarine visits South
Launch of two short-range projectiles follows DPRK warnings last week against US-ROK military activities
July 25, 2023
North Korea invites Chinese delegation, first foreign visit since pandemic began
State media announces visit for Korean War anniversary in significant development for DPRK’s COVID border controls
July 24, 2023
North Korean ship linked to sanctions evasion makes rare visit to Russian port
Kum Ya offloaded cargo during first visit to Russia by DPRK vessel in three years, a sign of strengthening trade ties
July 24, 2023
UN Command in contact with North Korea about Travis King: Deputy commander
LTG Andrew Harrison declines to provide more details about talks to secure release of US soldier who crossed into DPRK
July 24, 2023
US nuclear submarine visits Jeju ahead of Korean War anniversary
Arrival comes after US nuclear missile submarine visited peninsula last week in show of force against North Korea
July 24, 2023
