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Russian ship in South Africa arms row appears to aid North Korea weapons trade
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Russian ship in South Africa arms row appears to aid North Korea weapons trade

Imagery suggests sanctioned Lady R docked at Rason, after US alleged port facilitated arms deal between DPRK and Russia

Russian ship in South Africa arms row appears to aid North Korea weapons trade
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko October 19, 2023
North Korean nukes ‘interconnected’ with Hamas and Russia threats: ROK officials
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North Korean nukes ‘interconnected’ with Hamas and Russia threats: ROK officials

Speakers at Seoul defense forum call for cooperation on global threats, but voice doubt DPRK will denuclearize

North Korean nukes ‘interconnected’ with Hamas and Russia threats: ROK officials
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 18, 2023
China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission
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China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission

Beijing’s claim comes after Ottawa said Chinese jets harassed its surveillance aircraft in international airspace

China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Lina Park October 18, 2023
What the North Korean military has learned from Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel
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What the North Korean military has learned from Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel

Experts say DPRK will note how militants exploited vulnerabilities but stress Hamas is pursuing very different goals

What the North Korean military has learned from Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel
James FretwellJames Fretwell October 17, 2023
Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea
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Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea

Arrival of B-52 seeks to ‘reassure’ South Koreans about joint deterrence against DPRK threats, expert says

Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy October 16, 2023
Secure Russian naval base processed alleged North Korean arms shipments: Imagery
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Secure Russian naval base processed alleged North Korean arms shipments: Imagery

NK Pro analysis also shows at least 2 other ships involved in operation, appearing to back up US claims of weapons sales

Secure Russian naval base processed alleged North Korean arms shipments: Imagery
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko October 16, 2023
North Korea sent mass shipment of weapons, ammo to Russia: US
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North Korea sent mass shipment of weapons, ammo to Russia: US

Transfer to support Ukraine war apparently occurred around time Kim Jong Un visited Far East last month

North Korea sent mass shipment of weapons, ammo to Russia: US
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin October 14, 2023
What if North Korea stages military drills with Russia and China?
What If?

What if North Korea stages military drills with Russia and China?

The ‘nightmare scenario’ is plausible but there are many practical limitations to trilateral war games, experts say

What if North Korea stages military drills with Russia and China?
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin October 13, 2023
Why Ukraine is pushing Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin closer together
Opinion

Why Ukraine is pushing Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin closer together

North Korea is learning valuable lessons about how to wage an unpopular war against the West

Why Ukraine is pushing Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin closer together
Chris MondayChris Monday October 13, 2023
Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies
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Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies

Analysts suggest both claims could be true, with rocket-propelled grenade launchers likely sourced indirectly

Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll October 13, 2023