Leadership
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North Korea to bolster ‘cooperation’ with Russian army, defense chief says
Two sides continue high-level meetings but yet to comment on possible weapons exchange
September 17, 2023
Russian defense chief shows North Korean leader hypersonic ‘dagger’ missile
Sergei Shoigu guides Kim Jong Un through litany of strategic and other assets as possible transaction looms
September 16, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What do socialism and capitalism mean to you?
A defector shares what DPRK taught him about equality and how living in South Korea has shaped his views on capitalism
Kim Jong Un tours factory producing advanced fighter jets in Russian Far East
Russia says two sides ‘see potential’ to cooperate on aircraft, as North Korean leader inspects Su-35 and Su-57 jets
September 15, 2023
Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister
Shin Won-sik has endorsed decapitations strikes on North Korea but is well-regarded for expertise on US-ROK operations
September 14, 2023
Bending the rules: How Russia could justify helping North Korea’s space program
Moscow may try to reinterpret UN sanctions to make good on offer of aid, though experts say their cooperation has limits
September 14, 2023
How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory
Experts say North Korea may seek fighter jets and plane parts during planned tour as Kim works to modernize air fleet
September 14, 2023
At cosmodrome, Kim Jong Un and Putin set stage for greater confrontation with US
Distrust remains an obstacle, but summit showed Russia will ignore sanctions to build ties around anti-Americanism
September 14, 2023
North Korea and the other 9/11: How the DPRK remembers Chile’s military coup
The US-backed overthrow of socialist Salvador Allende proved a major setback for Pyongyang’s interests in South America
September 14, 2023
North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour
Two sides pledged to improve ties to ‘new heights’ after summit at space launch facility, DPRK state media reports
September 14, 2023
