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World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
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World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade

New drone, missile platform and tank rolled through Pyongyang for Victory Day, while ICBMs underwhelmed

World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans July 31, 2023
US Senate appoints North Korean human rights envoy after six-year vacancy

US Senate appoints North Korean human rights envoy after six-year vacancy

Julie Turner has said she seeks to empower DPRK escapees and resume Security Council briefings on country’s human rights

US Senate appoints North Korean human rights envoy after six-year vacancy
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 31, 2023
Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade

Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade

North Korean leader vows to boost ‘strategic and tactical’ ties at meeting with visiting Chinese delegation

Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 29, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections

Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections

Kim Yung-ho’s inauguration comes as ministry cuts personnel overseeing dialogue and cooperation with North Korea

Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 28, 2023
Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes
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Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes

DPRK used parade to show citizens suffering under pandemic controls that its massive military spending is all worth it

Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes
James Fretwell
James Fretwell July 28, 2023
Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade

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

Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 28, 2023
At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
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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

At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda July 28, 2023
Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’

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

Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 28, 2023
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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

Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 28, 2023
North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says

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 missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi July 28, 2023