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Russia likely aided North Korea’s successful satellite launch: ROK spy agency

Russia likely aided North Korea’s successful satellite launch: ROK spy agency

NIS tells lawmakers that Russia provided blueprints and data related to first and second rocket stages

Russia likely aided North Korea’s successful satellite launch: ROK spy agency
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy November 23, 2023
State media review: North Korea extols ‘heroic’ moms raising soldiers for regime
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State media review: North Korea extols ‘heroic’ moms raising soldiers for regime

An in-depth analysis of Mother’s Day celebrations, criticism of US weapons sales and silence about a new missile holiday

State media review: North Korea extols ‘heroic’ moms raising soldiers for regime
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 23, 2023
North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy weapons to border

North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy weapons to border

Pyongyang blames Seoul for move after South partially suspended military agreement to resume border area reconnaissance

North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy weapons to border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 23, 2023
South Korea, UK to conduct ‘joint sea patrols’ to enforce North Korea sanctions

South Korea, UK to conduct ‘joint sea patrols’ to enforce North Korea sanctions

Expert says agreement will inject life into sanctions monitoring as Russia and China stonewall new measures

South Korea, UK to conduct ‘joint sea patrols’ to enforce North Korea sanctions
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 22, 2023
Kim Jong Un viewed photos of US bases taken from new satellite, state media says

Kim Jong Un viewed photos of US bases taken from new satellite, state media says

North Korea says spy satellite will begin operations in 7-10 days, with plans to launch another in 2024

Kim Jong Un viewed photos of US bases taken from new satellite, state media says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Shreyas Reddy November 22, 2023
Russian VIP military jetliner flies to North Korea hours after satellite launch

Russian VIP military jetliner flies to North Korea hours after satellite launch

Flight by plane that has visited DPRK multiple times comes amid concerns about space cooperation between two countries

Russian VIP military jetliner flies to North Korea hours after satellite launch
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 22, 2023
How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term
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How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term

Seoul has suspended military pact and will soon launch own satellite, but will be wary of undermining World Expo bid

How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 22, 2023
South Korea partially suspends North Korea military deal after satellite launch

South Korea partially suspends North Korea military deal after satellite launch

Cabinet approved decision on 2018 agreement shortly after DPRK claimed it put military spy satellite in orbit

South Korea partially suspends North Korea military deal after satellite launch
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy November 22, 2023
US aircraft carrier visits ROK in response to North Korean ‘threats’: Seoul

US aircraft carrier visits ROK in response to North Korean ‘threats’: Seoul

Expert says warship is not part of US nuclear triad but still demonstrates commitment to protect South Korea

US aircraft carrier visits ROK in response to North Korean ‘threats’: Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 21, 2023
North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia
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North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia

Expert says Moscow may be sending more food staples in exchange for weapons, as wigs again top DPRK exports

North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 21, 2023