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North Korean taekwondo team headlines opening ceremony of Kazakhstan competition
News

North Korean taekwondo team headlines opening ceremony of Kazakhstan competition

Participation at World Championships marks first time DPRK athletes have joined overseas event since pandemic began

North Korean taekwondo team headlines opening ceremony of Kazakhstan competition
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer August 21, 2023
High-level Russian defense official makes rare visit to North Korean Embassy
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High-level Russian defense official makes rare visit to North Korean Embassy

DPRK state media report on Alexander Fomin joining event shows two sides’ focus on improving military ties, expert says

High-level Russian defense official makes rare visit to North Korean Embassy
Joe SmithJoe Smith August 21, 2023
Camp David: US, ROK, Japan to boost security ties against North Korea threat
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Camp David: US, ROK, Japan to boost security ties against North Korea threat

Countries will share missile data, create working group to combat DPRK’s cyber threats and hold annual exercises

Camp David: US, ROK, Japan to boost security ties against North Korea threat
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer August 19, 2023
If Travis King hoped to escape racism in North Korea, he went to the wrong place
Analysis

If Travis King hoped to escape racism in North Korea, he went to the wrong place

DPRK opportunistically criticizes American racism but insists on ethnic purity to point of carrying out forced abortions

If Travis King hoped to escape racism in North Korea, he went to the wrong place
James FretwellJames Fretwell August 18, 2023
Security Council discusses North Korean human rights for first time in 5 years
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Security Council discusses North Korean human rights for first time in 5 years

Experts welcome meeting but criticize UN official for not calling out China for facilitating DPRK human rights abuses

Security Council discusses North Korean human rights for first time in 5 years
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer August 18, 2023
At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats
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At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats

Experts say symbolic summit will solidify security cooperation but is unlikely to produce new deal on nuclear deterrence

At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim August 18, 2023
Why North Korea’s stunning new drones may be more Tehran than Pyongyang
Analysis

Why North Korea’s stunning new drones may be more Tehran than Pyongyang

Clones of US Global Hawk and Reaper appeared out of the blue, even though DPRK has neglected air power for decades

Why North Korea’s stunning new drones may be more Tehran than Pyongyang
Uzi RubinUzi Rubin August 18, 2023
North Korea preparing to launch ICBM soon, ROK spy agency tells lawmakers
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North Korea preparing to launch ICBM soon, ROK spy agency tells lawmakers

NIS anticipates launch in protest of trilateral summit or US-ROK drills, says Russia likely signed arms deal with DPRK

North Korea preparing to launch ICBM soon, ROK spy agency tells lawmakers
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim August 17, 2023
State media review: Putin, Kim Jong Un celebrate Korea’s liberation from Japan
State Media Review

State media review: Putin, Kim Jong Un celebrate Korea’s liberation from Japan

An in-depth analysis of the leaders’ letter exchange, Liberation Day propaganda, Typhoon Khanun’s aftermath and more

State media review: Putin, Kim Jong Un celebrate Korea’s liberation from Japan
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung August 17, 2023
North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum
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North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum

Defense chief accuses US of escalating tensions in Europe and Asia in latest show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin August 17, 2023