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Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties
Russian military delegation also arrives in North Korean capital amid DPRK troop deployment to fight Ukraine
November 19, 2024
What pro-Trump think tanks reveal about his likely North Korea policy priorities
‘America First’ promoters want allies to do more and deemphasize DPRK human rights, but their main concern is China
November 18, 2024
Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties
Poll also finds two-thirds support nuclear armament, amid doubts about president-elect’s commitment to Seoul’s defense
November 15, 2024
North Korea to start mass-producing suicide attack drones, Kim Jong Un says
DPRK leader watches strike on mock tank and BMW, while inspecting factory project in first appearance since US election
November 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review
North Korean leader has not appeared in state media in nine days, one of just a few extended absences this year
November 14, 2024
Minjung Kim: The Ten Principles that govern the lives of North Koreans
Scholar discusses the foundational document that DPRK authorities use to suppress citizens and how it could now change
November 14, 2024
North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
Fighting in Russia’s war opens a Pandora’s box of dangers, from conflict with ROK to undermining support for regime
November 12, 2024
Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin
North Korean leader’s decree could lead to more open troop deployments to fight in Ukraine war, expert says
November 12, 2024
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
November 11, 2024
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
November 11, 2024
