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

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 Monday
Chris Monday October 13, 2023
Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies

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'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 13, 2023
State media review: North Korea attacks sanction-enforcing Francophones
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State media review: North Korea attacks sanction-enforcing Francophones

An in-depth analysis of French and Canadian sanctions monitoring, the latest Cabinet meeting, a boy on fire and more

State media review: North Korea attacks sanction-enforcing Francophones
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 12, 2023
Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official

Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official

Expert says Russia may try to create a separate international forum to unite major pariah states ‘with nothing to lose’

Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 12, 2023
Container shipping restarts at North Korea’s Rason Port as infamous ferry docks
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Container shipping restarts at North Korea’s Rason Port as infamous ferry docks

Trade at Rason SEZ on rise with first container shipping in 5 years, while Mangyongbong-92 in for possible upgrades

Container shipping restarts at North Korea’s Rason Port as infamous ferry docks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 12, 2023
North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success

North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success

Critics say DPRK weightlifters, free from steroid and other testing for years, pack unfair advantage

North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success
Brian Oliver
Brian Oliver October 12, 2023
How North Korea is weighing in on Hamas attacks on Israel – Ep. 310
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How North Korea is weighing in on Hamas attacks on Israel – Ep. 310

The NK News team discusses the Hamas attacks, the Asian Games, a DPRK-Russia crypto ‘shadow economy’ and more

How North Korea is weighing in on Hamas attacks on Israel – Ep. 310
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 11, 2023
North Korea blames Israel’s ‘ceaseless criminal acts’ for Hamas conflict

North Korea blames Israel’s ‘ceaseless criminal acts’ for Hamas conflict

State media reports highlight casualties on both sides in denunciation of Israel, but omit details of Hamas strikes

North Korea blames Israel’s ‘ceaseless criminal acts’ for Hamas conflict
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 10, 2023
North Korean weapons not decisive but could sustain Russia in Ukraine: Experts
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North Korean weapons not decisive but could sustain Russia in Ukraine: Experts

DPRK could send amunition, spare parts or rocket launchers but such support would not make ‘transformative difference’

North Korean weapons not decisive but could sustain Russia in Ukraine: Experts
James Fretwell
James Fretwell October 10, 2023
Suspending military deal with North Korea would do more harm than good: Experts

Suspending military deal with North Korea would do more harm than good: Experts

Seoul’s new defense minister compared South Korea to Israel in apparent bid to scrap Comprehensive Military Agreement

Suspending military deal with North Korea would do more harm than good: Experts
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 10, 2023