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Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade
While rank is likely a factor, experts suggest DPRK also sought to show it is not only reliant on Beijing
At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
Foreign delegations send message DRPK’s allies can tolerate its nukes, as military rolls out ICBMs and underwater drones
Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’
President says South Korean freedom built on ‘blood-stained uniforms,’ marking 70th anniversary of Korean War armistice
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Russian defense chief Shoigu relays message at event in Pyongyang, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un
North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says
New defense white paper reiterates need for ‘counterstrike’ capabilities in case DPRK carries out nuclear attacks
North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
Coverings for weapons and parade decorations appear around Kim Il Sung Square ahead of likely kick off Thursday night
‘Top salesman’ Kim Jong Un used arms expo to hawk weapons to Russia: Experts
Shoigu’s visit suggests Moscow seeks arms for Ukraine war, though some see it as attempt to send warning to US and ROK
UN chief calls for ‘surge in diplomacy’ to denuclearize Korean Peninsula
Guterres calls Korean War armistice ‘foundation’ for peace on anniversary of signing, warns of rising tensions
State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III
An in-depth review of celebrations for a Korean War anniversary, justifications for nuke development and a new TV show
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes
North Korean leader hosts defense minister Sergei Shoigu at weapons expo in Pyongyang