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Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade
News

Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade

South Korea pledges to work with international community to confirm status of Choi Chun-kil and five other ROK detainees

Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer December 3, 2024
North Korea to hold major party meeting in late December on plans for new year
News

North Korea to hold major party meeting in late December on plans for new year

Plenum set to review state policies and could see Kim Jong Un deliver messages to US ahead of Trump’s inauguration

North Korea to hold major party meeting in late December on plans for new year
Alannah HillAlannah Hill December 3, 2024
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024

North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro December 3, 2024
Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories
Investigations

Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories

NK Pro finds officials in charge of arms procurement and artillery likely stayed extra day after defense chief left

Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko December 3, 2024
Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine
News

Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine

Remarks contradict claims by US State Department and Kyiv, which says DPRK soldiers have suffered casualties

Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy December 3, 2024
Gifts of lions and bears mask fundamental weakness of Russia-North Korea ties
Columns

Gifts of lions and bears mask fundamental weakness of Russia-North Korea ties

Despite flurry of activity, recent exchanges show two sides have few areas for meaningful economic cooperation

Gifts of lions and bears mask fundamental weakness of Russia-North Korea ties
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov December 2, 2024
North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says
News

North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says

DPRK reportedly transfers dozens of 240mm MLRs in new shipment, as well as 100 ballistic missiles and at least 5M shells

North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin December 2, 2024
Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle
Analysis

Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle

Domestic opposition and poor election showing are challenging Japanese leader’s ideas to resolve DPRK abduction issue

Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy December 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief
News

Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief

Leader praises Russia for counterattack on Ukraine while Andrei Belousov invites DPRK troops to join parade in Moscow

Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin November 30, 2024
Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea
Features

Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea

South Korean city brings American coffee giant to observatory overlooking DMZ, seeking to promote freedom — and tourism

Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer November 29, 2024
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