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Travis King heading home after release from North Korea via China: State Dept.
US thanks ‘protective power’ Sweden and China for arranging American soldier’s transfer following two-month detention
September 28, 2023
North Korea to ‘expel’ US soldier Travis King for ‘illegally’ entering country
State media says American confessed to illegal crossing in July but did not indicate where DPRK will send him
September 27, 2023
North Korean envoy tells UN that Korean Peninsula on brink of nuclear war
Kim Song blames US but also calls for climate change action, in likely effort to position itself as engaged member state
September 27, 2023
Driving change in North Korea through people, not the regime – Ep. 308
Sokeel Park of Liberty in North Korea discusses need to focus more on DPRK citizens and not just country’s nukes
September 27, 2023
Russian military plane lands in North Korea after unannounced flight
VIP plane makes 2nd trip to Pyongyang since August amid speculation over weapons deals and ahead of Russian FM’s visit
September 27, 2023
Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea
South Korean weapons rolled through downtown for event that experts say aimed to reassure citizens about DPRK threats
September 26, 2023
‘Two-way’ North Korea-Russia ties threaten global peace, Blinken says
US Secretary of State warns DPRK seeks help with missile program in exchange for aiding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine
September 26, 2023
Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media
DPRK has yet to confirm policy change, which could lead to tourism reopening or just expansion of official exchanges
September 26, 2023
How North Korea and Russia could build their own crypto ‘shadow economy’
DPRK hackers’ use of Russian exchanges underlines danger of greater cyber cooperation to evade sanctions, experts say
September 26, 2023
Fur hats and limo talks: Behind the scenes of Russian efforts to wow Kim Jong Un
Moscow pulled out all the stops for North Korean leader, using flattery and gifts to bolster ties and send signals
September 25, 2023
