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Visit comes amid increasing speculation that a Kim-Putin summit could take place soon
In online statement, Cheollima Civil Defense group urges press to cover "verifiable facts"
February 22 break-in represented "grave breach of the state sovereignty," MFA spokesperson says
Cheollima Civil Defense still committed to the "overthrow" of the DPRK government, statement says
Move comes just hours after Spanish High Court names suspects in embassy attack investigation
Choe Hui Chol previously reported to have headed up MFA's operations in Europe
Prensa Latina may formally set up Pyongyang bureau this year, Benito Joaquín Milanés says
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un to make an announcement on the issue "soon," Choe Son Hui says
Outlet is widely considered DPRK's "second most authoritative," analyst says
State media urges citizens to give their "absolute support" to the ruling party
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