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Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit
Satellite imagery shows construction in Kim Il Sung Square consistent with a parade, despite lack of marching practice
June 13, 2024
State media review: North Korea’s Harry Potter-loving child vlogger reappears
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un kissing kids, a cruel children’s animation, a letter for Putin and more
June 13, 2024
UN Security Council debates North Korean human rights, exposing fissures again
Experts bemoan worsening situation, as ROK spotlights issue during presidency despite Russian and Chinese opposition
June 13, 2024
What to make of ‘milestone’ US-ROK nuke guidelines on deterring North Korea
While some see promise in integrating nuclear and conventional forces, others raise concern Seoul is fixated on WMDs
June 12, 2024
Pyongyang airport terminal cleared of planes in sign of prep for Putin visit
Similar activity seen just before past foreign leader visits, suggesting Russian leader could soon land in North Korea
June 12, 2024
North Korean security delegation visits Russia for talks with police chief
Expert says trip underscores growing ties and could feature discussions on overseas workers and security for Putin visit
June 11, 2024
Up in smoke: Satellite imagery captures North Korea’s war against wildfires
NK Pro analysis shows dozens of fires raged this spring, and expert say DPRK isn’t ready for bigger blazes to come
June 10, 2024
Russian officials inspect North Korean railway in push to resume rail service
Far East tourism agency reveals officials joined trial run of passenger train from Khasan to Tumangang in DPRK
June 10, 2024
The political conditions North Korea needs to successfully subjugate the South
An invasion may look unlikely for now, but geopolitical changes around peninsula could one day inspire Pyongyang to act
June 10, 2024
Architect of 2018 military agreement with North Korea reflects on deal’s demise
In an interview with NK News, Choi Jong-kun talks recent inter-Korean tension and DPRK engagement going forward
June 7, 2024
