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Russia preparing to welcome Kim Jong Un for visit this year, Moscow says
Deputy foreign minister says trip by North Korean leader is in the ‘preparatory stage’
The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
NK News journalists share what they learned from a US trip about DPRK policy, prospects for diplomacy and more
In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
Many in US expect Trump to pursue talks again, but few are willing to speak frankly as budget cuts raise alarm
North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE
Struggling men’s team fails to quality for fourth consecutive World Cup, sinking chance for sports diplomacy with US
How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
Demanding denuclearization has met little success, but a pragmatic approach to growing nuclear risks can foster dialogue
North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says
New threat assessment provides glimpse at how Trump will approach Pyongyang, warning of DPRK-Russia military ties
North Korea to welcome foreign firms for spring trade fair, first since 2019
Official notice states event will take place in Pyongyang in May, even as DPRK backtracks on tourism
Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow
Russian Embassy says Moscow will help produce antibiotics and build hospitals in return for DPRK’s traditional medicines
US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes
Opposition argues talk of going nuclear to defend against North Korea spooked US, while government claims no connection
Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk
NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses what we know about the Russian defense chief’s surprise visit to Pyongyang
