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The despot and The Worm: Remembering Dennis Rodman’s strange North Korea odyssey
Ten years on, the eccentric NBA star’s friendship with Kim Jong Un stands as one of stranger chapters in DPRK history
February 27, 2023
US indicts Russian for smuggling electronic devices and software to North Korea
Man allegedly gave hazardous gas detector to Russia-based DPRK diplomat and other electronic devices to Moscow, US says
February 27, 2023
US nuclear submarine visits ROK port as allies focus on deterring North Korea
US Navy says fast-attack submarine USS Springfield arrived in Busan last week for scheduled port visit
February 27, 2023
North Korea slams US-ROK visit to submarine base as ‘nuclear war demonstration’
Foreign ministry statement equates military drills to ‘declaration of war,’ as allies reaffirm extended deterrence
February 24, 2023
North Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Ukraine war, one year after Russia’s invasion
New commentary repeats Kremlin talking points on NATO and ‘denazifying’ Ukraine, as Pyongyang bolsters ties with Moscow
February 24, 2023
State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’
An in-depth analysis of calls to resist outside help, praise for a new greenhouse farm, an animated love story and more
February 23, 2023
After US accusations, why haven’t North Korean weapons appeared in Ukraine?
Experts say static frontlines may be factor but that DPRK has successfully strengthened ties with Russia regardless
February 23, 2023
US, ROK hold tabletop drills on responding to North Korean nuclear attacks
Exercise comes days after DPRK missile launches, with South Korean delegation set to visit US nuclear submarine base
February 23, 2023
US, ROK and Japan conduct missile defense exercise after North Korean ICBM test
Aegis-equipped destroyers run interception drills near peninsula, as ROK officials predict non-lofted DPRK missile test
February 22, 2023
Shinzo Abe’s posthumous memoir sheds light on North Korea diplomacy and Trump
Former Japanese prime minister explains why Trump sought summit with DPRK, criticizes ‘criminal’ Moon Jae-in and more
February 22, 2023
