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Military officials join Kim Jong Un for trip to Russia as Putin summit looms

Military officials join Kim Jong Un for trip to Russia as Putin summit looms

State media says North Korean leader left Pyongyang via private train on Sunday after US warns against weapons deal

Military officials join Kim Jong Un for trip to Russia as Putin summit looms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 12, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia in coming days: Kremlin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia in coming days: Kremlin

DPRK state media also reported on meeting between leaders at invitation of Vladimir Putin but did not specify location

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia in coming days: Kremlin
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 11, 2023
North Korea-Russia summit to talk arms deal would be ‘huge mistake’: VP Harris

North Korea-Russia summit to talk arms deal would be ‘huge mistake’: VP Harris

White House laments ‘act of desperation’ while expert sees major potential gains for DPRK

North Korea-Russia summit to talk arms deal would be ‘huge mistake’: VP Harris
Joe Smith
Joe Smith September 11, 2023
Book review: Exploring Japan’s response to North Korea’s growing nuclear threat

Book review: Exploring Japan’s response to North Korea’s growing nuclear threat

Tomotaro Inoue delves into rapid increase in Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile tests and Tokyo’s options to deter them

Book review: Exploring Japan’s response to North Korea’s growing nuclear threat
Stephen Mercado
Stephen Mercado September 11, 2023
China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes
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China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes

China’s slowing exports, depreciation of yuan and political turmoil at top could drive DPRK to reevaluate foreign ties

China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes
John Petrushka
John Petrushka September 8, 2023
Former Governor Bill Richardson helped free Americans in DPRK, but at what cost?

Former Governor Bill Richardson helped free Americans in DPRK, but at what cost?

Ex-US Ambassador to UN, who passed away last week, was hailed for his work but it may have interfered with UNC tasks

Former Governor Bill Richardson helped free Americans in DPRK, but at what cost?
John Burzynski
John Burzynski September 8, 2023
Russian embassy in North Korea welcomes first new personnel since pandemic

Russian embassy in North Korea welcomes first new personnel since pandemic

Twenty people arrived Thursday with military orchestra that is set to perform for DPRK foundation day celebrations

Russian embassy in North Korea welcomes first new personnel since pandemic
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 7, 2023
When Putin met the Kims: 20 years of armored trains and opulence

When Putin met the Kims: 20 years of armored trains and opulence

A look at leaders’ summits as reports swirl of upcoming meeting between Russian president and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

When Putin met the Kims: 20 years of armored trains and opulence
James Fretwell
James Fretwell September 7, 2023
ASEAN statement on North Korea highlights bloc’s passive approach: Experts

ASEAN statement on North Korea highlights bloc’s passive approach: Experts

Group expresses readiness for ‘constructive role’ in talks, but North Korea ranks low among region’s security concerns

ASEAN statement on North Korea highlights bloc’s passive approach: Experts
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 7, 2023
State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade
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State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade

An in-depth analysis of celebrations for 75th founding anniversary, taekwondo triumphs, anti-Japan propaganda and more

State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 7, 2023