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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
North Korean launchpad busy despite Putin’s vow to help launch DPRK satellites
Activity visible at Sohae spaceport suggests DPRK will carry out third spy satellite launch as planned in October
September 25, 2023
Why North Korea could send US soldier Travis King to Russia or China
King reportedly sought refuge in DPRK or third country, and experts say regime may view him as too much trouble to keep
September 22, 2023
Why China isn’t too worried about Kim Jong Un’s trip to cozy up to Russia
Experts say Beijing welcomes cooperation that increases North Korean stability, but also doesn’t want to provoke US
September 22, 2023
Kim Jong Un discusses next steps for Russia cooperation at politburo meeting
North Korean leader also holds banquet for over 150 participants of delegation for last week’s 9-day Russia trip
September 22, 2023
State media review: Kim Jong Un ramps up personality cult with new mosaic mural
An in-depth analysis of hagiographic artwork, new documentary on Kim’s Russia trip and legal changes to fix food issues
September 21, 2023
