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‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes
Kim Yong-hyun has said North Korea won’t denuclearize and Japan could acquire WMDs, arguing ROK must prepare to do same
North Korea agrees to send lecturers to Russian Far East to teach Korean
Russian-speaking teachers will participate in initiative for local youth, despite possible sanctions violations
North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers
Chad O’Carroll discusses why the DPRK is holding a concert for Sept. 9 holiday despite canceling related events abroad
Foreign professors to teach at North Korean university, first time since COVID
DPRK recently issued visas for teachers at private Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, representative says
Japan seeks record military budget to counter North Korean missile threats
2025 budget proposal allocates billions for satellites and counterstrike weapons in line with proactive defense strategy
Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation
Two sides reportedly touched on development of power industry in country with deteriorating electrical grid
South Korea to allow private groups to contact North Korea for flood relief
Seoul emphasizes decision is an exception to de facto ban that aims to help DPRK citizens ‘return to their daily lives’
North Korea slams US for ‘exaggerating’ nuclear threats in updated strategy
An in-depth analysis of US nuke plans, praise for Kim Jong Un’s economic policy and minimizing of Kim Jong Il’s feats
North Korean diplomatic delegation to attend UN General Assembly: Sources
Intelligence source says Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui expected to give speech, after Japanese media reports same
North Korea using Chinese warehouses to sell ginseng and accordions overseas
State media reveals e-commerce scheme to sell goods via website set up with China and Russia, raising sanctions concerns
