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North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence
‘Korean Architecture’ promotes DPRK buildings and may be part of efforts to raise cash through overseas projects
How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea
Former US officials say resolving conflict will be Trump’s first priority but could be a way to gain leverage over DPRK
Ukraine says it intercepted North Korean troops’ radio communications in Russia
Kyiv releases recording as evidence of DPRK soldiers in Kursk, though experts say it’s difficult to verify authenticity
All the question marks hanging over Trump’s approach to North Korea in term two
President-elect has said little about Russia-DPRK ties, trilateral cooperation and more, underscoring policy uncertainty
Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows
Experts suggest Russia may be using nearly 3.8K student visas as cover for DPRK soldiers deployed to fight Ukraine
Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law
Move comes as DPRK deploys troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, though Pyongyang has yet to ratify agreement
North Korea defends crackdown on foreign media, admits to public executions
DPRK justifies harsh penalties during UN review, in move that expert said seeks to show abuses are not arbitrary
Why North Korean denuclearization will likely take backseat in second Trump term
Former US officials say DPRK is no longer Trump’s ‘most urgent problem,’ though rapport with Kim Jong Un may spur talks
Polish delegation set to visit North Korea to inspect embassy: Sources
Diplomats reportedly could stay in Pyongyang to reopen embassy, years after closure due to pandemic
What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un
The NK News team discusses personal diplomacy between the two leaders, prospects for denuclearization and US-ROK ties