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Russia has provided technical help to North Korea in exchange for arms: Blinken

Russia has provided technical help to North Korea in exchange for arms: Blinken

Secretary of state says US and South Korea seek to ‘intensify pressure’ on Moscow not to give weapons to DPRK

Russia has provided technical help to North Korea in exchange for arms: Blinken
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 9, 2023
Why North Korea would supply Russia with short-range ballistic missiles

Why North Korea would supply Russia with short-range ballistic missiles

Seoul says shipment may have happened, and experts say DPRK could use it as opportunity to test new weapons in combat

Why North Korea would supply Russia with short-range ballistic missiles
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2023
North Korea to shutter embassy in Nepal, at least fifth closure in recent weeks

North Korea to shutter embassy in Nepal, at least fifth closure in recent weeks

DPRK ambassador blames ‘recession’ and geopolitical changes, as expert says Pyongyang increasingly looking inward

North Korea to shutter embassy in Nepal, at least fifth closure in recent weeks
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 9, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams Blinken’s ‘confab with puppets’ in Seoul
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State media review: North Korea slams Blinken’s ‘confab with puppets’ in Seoul

An in-depth analysis of criticism of US foreign policy, get out the vote propaganda and more

State media review: North Korea slams Blinken’s ‘confab with puppets’ in Seoul
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 9, 2023
G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia

G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia

Expert says discussion of arms sales for Ukraine war reflect fears that Pyongyang and Moscow are growing closer

G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 8, 2023
‘Day may come’ when North Korea will attack US to help Palestine: Hamas official

‘Day may come’ when North Korea will attack US to help Palestine: Hamas official

Foreign affairs head praises DPRK as ally that can strike America, but expert says remarks are ‘wishful thinking’

‘Day may come’ when North Korea will attack US to help Palestine: Hamas official
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 8, 2023
Divisions over how to tackle North Korean human rights issues – Ep. 314
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Divisions over how to tackle North Korean human rights issues – Ep. 314

Jacob Reidhead discusses how South Korean politics impact human rights policy, plus analyzing DPRK’s embassy closures

Divisions over how to tackle North Korean human rights issues – Ep. 314
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 8, 2023
China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders

China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders

Statement to UN Panel of Experts comes after member state alleged Sim Hyon Sop helped DPRK procure $24M in stolen crypto

China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 7, 2023
North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring

North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring

Expert says event could be occasion for wider reopening to tourists, though DPRK might only allow remote participation

North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 7, 2023
How two Koreas’ embrace of missile capabilities has amplified conflict risks
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How two Koreas’ embrace of missile capabilities has amplified conflict risks

Lowering likelihood of North Korean nuclear use has emerged as primary task in near term, eclipsing denuclearization

How two Koreas’ embrace of missile capabilities has amplified conflict risks
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda November 7, 2023