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North Korea develops new NATO-caliber assault rifle in arms modernization push

North Korea develops new NATO-caliber assault rifle in arms modernization push

Expert uncovers DPRK’s plans to introduce rifle based on Russian AK after unblurring photo published in state media

North Korea develops new NATO-caliber assault rifle in arms modernization push
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 30, 2024
Why the US seeks dialogue with North Korea on human rights – Ep. 344
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Why the US seeks dialogue with North Korea on human rights – Ep. 344

Julie Turner discusses her work as US envoy on DPRK human rights and how the global community can help North Koreans

Why the US seeks dialogue with North Korea on human rights – Ep. 344
Failure to launch: Why North Korea’s satellite ambitions keep going up in flames
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Failure to launch: Why North Korea’s satellite ambitions keep going up in flames

Third failure in four tries underscores systematic problems in DPRK space program despite Russian help, experts say

Failure to launch: Why North Korea’s satellite ambitions keep going up in flames
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 28, 2024
ROK foreign ministry downgrades North Korea division in sweeping reorganization

ROK foreign ministry downgrades North Korea division in sweeping reorganization

Denuclearization talks division now part of broader foreign affairs headquarters, reflecting deemphasizing of dialogue

ROK foreign ministry downgrades North Korea division in sweeping reorganization
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 28, 2024
North Korea to hold major party meeting after overhauling inter-Korean policy

North Korea to hold major party meeting after overhauling inter-Korean policy

Expert says plenum likely to consider constitutional revisions, while Politburo ‘almost certainly’ discussed Putin visit

North Korea to hold major party meeting after overhauling inter-Korean policy
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 27, 2024
China silent on North Korea’s satellite launch plans at Seoul trilateral summit

China silent on North Korea’s satellite launch plans at Seoul trilateral summit

South Korean and Japanese leaders call for denuclearizing DPRK, as Chinese premier stresses need for ‘restraint’

China silent on North Korea’s satellite launch plans at Seoul trilateral summit
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park May 27, 2024
Seoul, Tokyo take aim at North Korea-Russia cooperation with new sanctions

Seoul, Tokyo take aim at North Korea-Russia cooperation with new sanctions

Designation of nearly 20 people and entities follows Five Eyes sanctions targeting DPRK arms exports for use in Ukraine

Seoul, Tokyo take aim at North Korea-Russia cooperation with new sanctions
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 24, 2024
Tour company in talks to send Russian children to summer camp in North Korea

Tour company in talks to send Russian children to summer camp in North Korea

Trip to Songdowon on east coast could take place as early as July, in what would be first since before pandemic

Tour company in talks to send Russian children to summer camp in North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 24, 2024
Why China wants North Korea and Russia’s help in gaining access to the sea

Why China wants North Korea and Russia’s help in gaining access to the sea

Chinese ships' use of Tumen River could be overlooked area for trilateral cooperation, if the DPRK agrees to play along

Why China wants North Korea and Russia’s help in gaining access to the sea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 24, 2024
20 years since last summit, North Korea-Japan ties still vexed by same concerns

20 years since last summit, North Korea-Japan ties still vexed by same concerns

Abductee issue has been insurmountable since Junichiro Koizumi and Kim Jong Il met, but hopes persist for third summit

20 years since last summit, North Korea-Japan ties still vexed by same concerns
Justin Yeo
Justin Yeo May 23, 2024
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