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Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv

Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv

Zelensky posted footage of Chinese POWs online with US calling news ‘disturbing,’ labeling Beijing as enabler of war

Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 9, 2025
Kim Yo Jong rebukes US, ROK, Japan over calls for North Korea’s denuclearization

Kim Yo Jong rebukes US, ROK, Japan over calls for North Korea’s denuclearization

In KCNA statement, North Korean leader’s sister dismisses trilateral push for denuclearization as outdated and hostile

Kim Yo Jong rebukes US, ROK, Japan over calls for North Korea’s denuclearization
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 9, 2025
Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles
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Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles

Tour operators say Pyongyang has gone silent, with analysts pointing to ideological control and shifting priorities

Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2025
Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure

Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure

Foreign ministry told NK News reopening is expected to take place in April following pandemic-related closure in 2021

Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 8, 2025
North Korea’s infant mortality rate rises for second straight year amid pandemic

North Korea’s infant mortality rate rises for second straight year amid pandemic

UN agency estimates rate rose in 2023 which expert says is likely due to strict border controls disrupting vaccinations

North Korea’s infant mortality rate rises for second straight year amid pandemic
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 8, 2025
North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
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North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis

Rifle tested by Kim Jong Un ‘appears identical’ to Austrian-made model, says expert, but company denies any link to DPRK

North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2025
Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties

Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties

State-run export center says wheat flour dominated trade while also raising possibility for improving logistic routes

Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 8, 2025
Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
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Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks first edition of marathon since before pandemic and Kim Jong Un overseeing attack exercises

Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
Pyongyang marathon returns after 6-year hiatus with hundred of foreign athletes

Pyongyang marathon returns after 6-year hiatus with hundred of foreign athletes

Sporting event marked first time non-Russian tourists were allowed to visit the capital city since before the pandemic

Pyongyang marathon returns after 6-year hiatus with hundred of foreign athletes
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 7, 2025
North Korea reports on Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, highlights turmoil in South

North Korea reports on Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, highlights turmoil in South

Rodong Sinmun's report came 19 hours after verdict, slower than state media coverage of Park Geun-hye's ouster in 2017

North Korea reports on Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, highlights turmoil in South
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 5, 2025