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December 23, 2024

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Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories
NK PRO

Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories

NK Pro finds officials in charge of arms procurement and artillery likely stayed extra day after defense chief left

Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko December 3, 2024
Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine

Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine

Remarks contradict claims by US State Department and Kyiv, which says DPRK soldiers have suffered casualties

Pentagon says it cannot confirm North Korean troops in active combat in Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 3, 2024
Gifts of lions and bears mask fundamental weakness of Russia-North Korea ties
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Gifts of lions and bears mask fundamental weakness of Russia-North Korea ties

Despite flurry of activity, recent exchanges show two sides have few areas for meaningful economic cooperation

Gifts of lions and bears mask fundamental weakness of Russia-North Korea ties
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 2, 2024
North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says

North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says

DPRK reportedly transfers dozens of 240mm MLRs in new shipment, as well as 100 ballistic missiles and at least 5M shells

North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 2, 2024
Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle

Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle

Domestic opposition and poor election showing are challenging Japanese leader’s ideas to resolve DPRK abduction issue

Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief

Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief

Leader praises Russia for counterattack on Ukraine while Andrei Belousov invites DPRK troops to join parade in Moscow

Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 30, 2024
Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea

Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea

South Korean city brings American coffee giant to observatory overlooking DMZ, seeking to promote freedom — and tourism

Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 29, 2024
North Korea appears to start work on long-stalled Russia border bridge project
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North Korea appears to start work on long-stalled Russia border bridge project

Construction of road toward border on DPRK side follows June deal to build ‘motorcar bridge’ over Tumen River

North Korea appears to start work on long-stalled Russia border bridge project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 29, 2024
North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident
NK PRO

North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident

An in-depth analysis of propaganda about ‘fatherly’ leader, military threats, state-funded animation and more

North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 29, 2024
Russia’s defense chief arrives in North Korea for talks on military cooperation

Russia’s defense chief arrives in North Korea for talks on military cooperation

Visit by Andrei Belousov comes as DPRK sends weapons and troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine

Russia’s defense chief arrives in North Korea for talks on military cooperation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 29, 2024
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