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Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow
Two sides also reportedly held talks on food trade and other cooperation, as Russian delegation departs Pyongyang
November 17, 2023
Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit
Experts say DPRK policy ‘remains on autopilot’ even as US and Chinese leaders make progress on other issues
November 16, 2023
Hungary to extradite South Korean over raid on North Korean Embassy in Spain
Unnamed man accused of committing array of crimes during raid by activist group Free Joseon in Feb. 2019
November 16, 2023
Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns
Jingsh say it will support foreign investment and acquisitions, years after UN sanctions drove out other law firms
November 16, 2023
State media review: North Korea touts new law on disability rights
An in-depth analysis of how DPRK treats people with disabilities, arms sales counter claims, criticism of G7 and more
November 16, 2023
The US must not restation nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula
Deploying nukes in South Korea doesn’t help deter North Korea and would invite responses that undermine US-ROK alliance
November 16, 2023
US again deploys B-52H bomber to peninsula for joint training with South Korea
Deployment is 12th this year and demonstrates US commitment to deter North Korea and defend against attack, Seoul says
November 15, 2023
The growing evidence of North Korean weapons trade with Russia – Ep. 315
The NK News team discusses Pyongyang’s ties with Moscow, overseas IT workers, boat defections and more
November 15, 2023
High-level Russian delegation in North Korea for economic talks: State media
Discussions are first under bilateral commission since 2019 and follow Kim-Putin summit on expanding cooperation
November 15, 2023
UN Command, South Korea pledge ‘united’ response if North Korea attacks
ROK and 17 UNC member states hold first-ever meeting of defense chiefs, stressing role in maintaining peace
November 14, 2023
