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Andrei Lankov: Why North Korean troops won’t make a difference in Ukraine war
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Andrei Lankov: Why North Korean troops won’t make a difference in Ukraine war

Expert delves into DPRK-Russia cooperation, Pyongyang’s ties with Beijing and when Westerners will be able to return

Andrei Lankov: Why North Korean troops won’t make a difference in Ukraine war
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News January 9, 2025
US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response

US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response

Security Council divisions again apparent as Russia defends Pyongyang and blames Washington for tensions

US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 9, 2025
A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul
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A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul

While the JSA is currently off-limits, there are many other inter-Korean sites worth visiting not far from ROK capital

A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 8, 2025
Frozen roads, fast cash: How North Koreans made fortunes smuggling cars to China
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Frozen roads, fast cash: How North Koreans made fortunes smuggling cars to China

DPRK entrepreneurs exploited border gaps to sell used Japanese cars for a decade, even driving them over frozen rivers

Frozen roads, fast cash: How North Koreans made fortunes smuggling cars to China
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 8, 2025
North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency

North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency

International partner says DPRK may not hold April event despite reports it will take place for first time in 6 years

North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 8, 2025
Russia appears to deploy North Korean 170mm artillery for use against Ukraine

Russia appears to deploy North Korean 170mm artillery for use against Ukraine

Video shows soldier describing Koksan self-propelled gun as ‘gift from Kim Jong Un’ as Russia faces depleted stocks

Russia appears to deploy North Korean 170mm artillery for use against Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 8, 2025
UN demands North Korea clarify if it executed two women repatriated from China

UN demands North Korea clarify if it executed two women repatriated from China

Envoys express ‘grave concern’ over reports of harsh sentences for 11 women, including life in prison and death penalty

UN demands North Korea clarify if it executed two women repatriated from China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile

Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile

Intermediate-range missile test on Monday meant as warning to 'hostile forces,' as top US diplomat held talks in Seoul

Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 7, 2025
North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties

North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties

‘72 Hours’ falsely blames South for starting war and stresses close relations with Moscow as they cooperate over Ukraine

North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 6, 2025
Blinken raises alarm about North Korea-Russia space ties on final trip to Seoul

Blinken raises alarm about North Korea-Russia space ties on final trip to Seoul

Top US diplomat also signals ‘serious’ concern about Yoon martial law, while praising efforts to reinforce alliance

Blinken raises alarm about North Korea-Russia space ties on final trip to Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 6, 2025
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