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Kim Jong Un returns to Pyongyang after 9-day trip to Russia

Kim Jong Un returns to Pyongyang after 9-day trip to Russia

State media report aligns with ongoing effort to show North Korean people longing for leader during journey abroad

Kim Jong Un returns to Pyongyang after 9-day trip to Russia
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 20, 2023
US, ROK discuss how conventional and nuclear forces will counter North Korea

US, ROK discuss how conventional and nuclear forces will counter North Korea

Talks come as allies seek to update strategy on defending against DPRK’s evolving nuclear and missile capabilities

US, ROK discuss how conventional and nuclear forces will counter North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 19, 2023
North Korea kicks off Asian Games campaign with first soccer match in four years

North Korea kicks off Asian Games campaign with first soccer match in four years

Return to competition comes as the country eases border controls and could pave way for joining World Cup qualifiers

North Korea kicks off Asian Games campaign with first soccer match in four years
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 19, 2023
North Korean kids show airs graphic rabbit killing to slam ‘American bastards’

North Korean kids show airs graphic rabbit killing to slam ‘American bastards’

‘Grandfather’s Old Tales’ casts US as the ‘imperialist wolf’ that devours live animal in bloody propaganda scene

North Korean kids show airs graphic rabbit killing to slam ‘American bastards’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung | Shreyas Reddy September 18, 2023
North Korea’s ‘egregious’ human rights abuses remain a ‘priority,’ US says

North Korea’s ‘egregious’ human rights abuses remain a ‘priority,’ US says

Washington raises concern about forced repatriation of defectors in statement marking start of North Korea Freedom Week

North Korea’s ‘egregious’ human rights abuses remain a ‘priority,’ US says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 18, 2023
North Korea’s Kim heads home after weeklong military-focused tour of Russia

North Korea’s Kim heads home after weeklong military-focused tour of Russia

Kim Jong Un spent final day touring animal feed factory and local university before boarding train for Pyongyang

North Korea’s Kim heads home after weeklong military-focused tour of Russia
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 18, 2023
Russia gifts drones and supplies to North Korea in likely sanctions violation

Russia gifts drones and supplies to North Korea in likely sanctions violation

Reported weapons exchange during Kim Jong Un’s trip falls short of US predictions but may just be a first step

Russia gifts drones and supplies to North Korea in likely sanctions violation
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 17, 2023
North Korea to bolster ‘cooperation’ with Russian army, defense chief says

North Korea to bolster ‘cooperation’ with Russian army, defense chief says

Two sides continue high-level meetings but yet to comment on possible weapons exchange

North Korea to bolster ‘cooperation’ with Russian army, defense chief says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 17, 2023
Russian defense chief shows North Korean leader hypersonic ‘dagger’ missile

Russian defense chief shows North Korean leader hypersonic ‘dagger’ missile

Sergei Shoigu guides Kim Jong Un through litany of strategic and other assets as possible transaction looms

Russian defense chief shows North Korean leader hypersonic ‘dagger’ missile
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 16, 2023
Athletes depart North Korea to compete in 2023 Asian Games in China

Athletes depart North Korea to compete in 2023 Asian Games in China

State media reports group left capital for multi-sport tournament this month as country continues to normalize travel

Athletes depart North Korea to compete in 2023 Asian Games in China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 16, 2023