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In aid of Juche: how Cuban anti-submarine helicopters ended up in North Korea
The DPRK attempted to rectify its rudimentary ASW capabilities by dealing with Havana in the early 2000s
“We assume” Kim Jong Un is alive and well, U.S. National Security Adviser says
DPRK leader has now been out of public eye for another 11 days, following three-week absence last month
Despite election success, Moon faces difficulties with Washington and Pyongyang
Cost-sharing talks with Washington and an inter-Korean impasse promise to challenge the ROK President in the coming year
Photographing North Korea’s 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.128
Acclaimed photographer Thomas Billhardt discusses his experiences at the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students
Some North Korean exports to China resold in EU and South Korea, data suggests
Figures could represent what may be a significant and previously-unreported loophole in global sanctions regime
Stay the course: Moon bets on sanctions-free engagement with North Korea
The South Korean President is thinking in the long-term and will likely not be deterred by a rough patch in relations
Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be naming a successor anytime soon
Despite his manifest health issues, the North Korean leader likely knows that doing so could provoke a power struggle
Chinese President offers North Korea help in fight against COVID-19
Beijing seeking to "enhance anti-epidemic cooperation" with Pyongyang, Xi Jinping says in verbal message
North Korea’s new ballistic missile support facility at Sil-li: key takeaways
New analysis offers important insights into Pyongyang's potential future missile basing decisions
Kim Jong Un congratulates Chinese leader Xi Jinping on COVID-19 “success”
"Verbal message" comes as Beijing says it has COVID-19 under control, Pyongyang denies having any infections at all