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Russian air force jet stops in North Korea before unusual flight toward Ukraine
Plane appears to make irregular landing near airbase, after DPRK allegedly started sending troops to Russia
October 28, 2024
North Korea defends right to send troops to Russia but doesn’t admit to doing so
Foreign ministry statement marks shift from outright denial, as Ukraine says DPRK soldiers could start fighting Monday
October 28, 2024
North Korea increasingly unlikely to welcome tourists this year, sources say
Insiders report little progress on plans to open in December, while DPRK troops in Ukraine could bring tourism sanctions
October 28, 2024
If Trump: How erratic leader’s reelection could scramble North Korea policy
Ex-president could restart diplomacy with Pyongyang but risks damaging US-ROK alliance, fueling proliferation and more
October 28, 2024
North Korean troops already in combat zones bordering Ukraine, Kyiv says
Statement comes as Putin acknowledges allegations of DPRK deployment for first time, dismissing concerns
October 25, 2024
How Russia’s manpower dilemma is driving North Korean troop deployment
Moscow needs soldiers for war of attrition but fears backlash to draft, giving Pyongyang an opportunity to capitalize
October 25, 2024
North Korea denounces UN chief’s call for ‘restraint’ amid inter-Korean tensions
An in-depth analysis of criticism of Guterres’ ‘double standards,' Vietnam ties and coverage of anti-Yoon protests
October 25, 2024
UN aid groups receive OK to send health care, farming equipment to North Korea
Sanctions exemptions allow UNICEF and FAO to ship items through next year, though aid workers still unable to return
October 25, 2024
Roman Husarski: How North Koreans practice religion in the atheistic state
Religious studies scholar discusses DPRK’s five officially recognized faiths and Kim regime’s stance toward believers
October 24, 2024
US says North Korea has sent 3K troops to Russia, confirming allies’ claims
Washington says it still seeks clarity about whether troops will fight in Ukraine but warns of consequences if they do
October 24, 2024
