Foreign Relations
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Western travel to North Korea on hold as border issues persist
First tour for non-Russians since pandemic was abruptly canceled with expert telling NK News reopening remains uncertain
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime
Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea
But Alexander Matsegora says Pyongyang won’t denuclearize and Washington must radically change its stance
South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea
Lee Jae-myung warned of DPRK’s ties with Moscow, adding inter-Korean relations could shift if Trump-Kim talks progress
North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat
Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war
Leader blamed US for instigating conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine in speech to mark KPA founding anniversary
Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance
US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang
North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
An in-depth analysis of DPRK’s medal hopes, a 250-mile pilgrimage to honor Kim Il Sung and frigid weather conditions
Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
Experts tell NK News strategic regrouping, intelligence gaps and Trump’s return are factors behind conflicting reports
How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs
Archival evidence sheds light on how the DPRK procured British technology to build its own amphibious craft
