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Why China isn’t too worried about Kim Jong Un’s trip to cozy up to Russia
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Why China isn’t too worried about Kim Jong Un’s trip to cozy up to Russia

Experts say Beijing welcomes cooperation that increases North Korean stability, but also doesn’t want to provoke US

Why China isn’t too worried about Kim Jong Un’s trip to cozy up to Russia
James Fretwell
James Fretwell September 22, 2023
Kim Jong Un discusses next steps for Russia cooperation at politburo meeting

Kim Jong Un discusses next steps for Russia cooperation at politburo meeting

North Korean leader also holds banquet for over 150 participants of delegation for last week’s 9-day Russia trip

Kim Jong Un discusses next steps for Russia cooperation at politburo meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 22, 2023
State media review: Kim Jong Un ramps up personality cult with new mosaic mural
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State media review: Kim Jong Un ramps up personality cult with new mosaic mural

An in-depth analysis of hagiographic artwork, new documentary on Kim’s Russia trip and legal changes to fix food issues

State media review: Kim Jong Un ramps up personality cult with new mosaic mural
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 21, 2023
Russian military aid to North Korea would be ‘direct provocation,’ Yoon tells UN

Russian military aid to North Korea would be ‘direct provocation,’ Yoon tells UN

South Korean leader’s speech is warning Seoul could ‘hurt Russia’ by providing weapons to Ukraine, expert says

Russian military aid to North Korea would be ‘direct provocation,’ Yoon tells UN
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 21, 2023
Summit subterfuge? Why Putin may be bluffing about tech transfers to North Korea
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Summit subterfuge? Why Putin may be bluffing about tech transfers to North Korea

Russian leader met Kim Jong Un with one eye on South Korea, likely hoping to compel Seoul not to send weapons to Ukraine

Summit subterfuge? Why Putin may be bluffing about tech transfers to North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 21, 2023
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s second summit with Vladimir Putin – Ep. 307
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What to make of Kim Jong Un’s second summit with Vladimir Putin – Ep. 307

The NK News team reviews North Korean leader’s whirlwind tour through Russian Far East, the potential fallout and more

What to make of Kim Jong Un’s second summit with Vladimir Putin – Ep. 307
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 20, 2023
Why interoperability remains a hurdle for trilateral cooperation on North Korea
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Why interoperability remains a hurdle for trilateral cooperation on North Korea

US has strong military ties with its Asian allies, but Japan and South Korea have far less experience working together

Why interoperability remains a hurdle for trilateral cooperation on North Korea
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi September 20, 2023
Seoul summons Russian envoy to protest military cooperation with North Korea

Seoul summons Russian envoy to protest military cooperation with North Korea

Foreign ministry demands Moscow uphold UN sanctions and halt cooperation, after Kim Jong Un’s trip to Russian Far East

Seoul summons Russian envoy to protest military cooperation with North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 20, 2023
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