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Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge
NK News investigation suggests small company that Moscow tasked with $100M project is a front for bigger firm
Seoul detects signs of North Korea preparing for large-scale military parade
Unification ministry expects parade and mass games in October, reports DPRK exploring ways to improve ties with China
North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
An in-depth analysis of fire prevention measures, ‘war criminal’ Japan, a boxing gold and a purge of term ‘North Korea’
US identifies 100th soldier from Korean War remains returned by North Korea
Pentagon chief Hegseth lauds identification as direct result of Donald Trump’s summits with Kim Jong Un
Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests
Expert says Koksan self-propelled guns and 240mm MLRS will likely enter combat in southern Ukraine
Russia preparing to welcome Kim Jong Un for visit this year, Moscow says
Deputy foreign minister says trip by North Korean leader is in the ‘preparatory stage’
The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
NK News journalists share what they learned from a US trip about DPRK policy, prospects for diplomacy and more
In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
Many in US expect Trump to pursue talks again, but few are willing to speak frankly as budget cuts raise alarm
North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE
Struggling men’s team fails to quality for fourth consecutive World Cup, sinking chance for sports diplomacy with US
How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
Demanding denuclearization has met little success, but a pragmatic approach to growing nuclear risks can foster dialogue