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North Korea’s plenum, new Kim Jong Un pins and rumors of DPRK troops in Ukraine
NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses the agenda for the party meeting and the meaning of loyalty badges depicting the leader
July 2, 2024
EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms
Brussels alleges TransContainer and CEO participated in ‘illegal weapons trade’ to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
July 1, 2024
South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals
Expert suggests new designations are Seoul’s response to the ‘renewed alliance’ between Moscow and Pyongyang
June 28, 2024
North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles
Expert says Kremlin could use ATACMS strike on Crimea to justify arming DPRK and that North seeks to keep US ‘on edge’
June 27, 2024
Moscow plans to help North Korea build new hospital, Russian media reports
Experts say assistance could improve DPRK’s lackluster health care but raise doubts about extent of medical cooperation
June 26, 2024
Putin likely took unprecedented number of planes to North Korea for summit
NK Pro analysis shows at least 13 Russian aircraft made trip, demonstrating extent of two sides’ efforts to boost ties
June 24, 2024
Putin threatens to arm North Korea over West supplying weapons to Ukraine
Russian leader says he ‘doesn’t rule out’ option, a day after signing mutual defense treaty with Kim Jong Un
June 21, 2024
Putin takes Pyongyang: How the Russian leader spent his day with Kim Jong Un
Despite a late start and delegation miscommunication, the pair appear to have taken their friendship to the next level
June 20, 2024
NK News Team: Deciphering North Korea’s new treaty with Russia
Anton Sokolin and Colin Zwirko join the podcast to discuss the results of the much-anticipated Putin-Kim summit
June 20, 2024
Russia and North Korea vow to defend each other if attacked, new treaty states
DPRK state media releases full text of ‘comprehensive’ agreement signed by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at summit
June 20, 2024
