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Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges to 365 in Q3 2023: Data
Experts say increase is likely due to deepening ties as number of Russians visiting DPRK also jumped in same period
South Korea slams weapons transfers between North Korea and Russia
UN envoy decries apparent arms deals as direct violation of sanctions while Moscow representative blames ‘the West’
North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon for fifth straight year: Tour agency
Cancellation likely due to lack of time to organize race rather than indicator of tourism status, event partner says
North Korean minister talked arms and space cooperation with Putin, photos show
Document visible in photos list priority Russia space sites for visit, while top DPRK munitions official joined meeting
North Korea defends its military development at summit of non-aligned nations
DPRK official also meets Russian and Belarusian counterparts, as Pyongyang looks to bolster ties with anti-US countries
New North Korean propaganda poster depicts tank crushing South Koreans
State-produced poster revives decades-old motif as Kim Jong Un intensifies anti-US and ROK rhetoric
The lessons for today from unsung naval operations during the Korean War
Coalition ships played key role in combating North Korea, underscoring need for interoperability as naval forces evolve
North Korean health official set to make first appearance on WHO executive board
DPRK’s election to board has been controversial, with upcoming session to cover violence in Gaza and Ukraine
State media review: North Korea blasts ‘belligerent bombast’ of Yoon Suk-yeol
An in-depth analysis of criticism of ROK drills, death of Kim Jong Un’s shepherd and DPRK’s stance on Taiwan election
North Korea is teaming up with China and Russia to violate human rights
Even as the US, ROK and Japan bolster cooperation, another trilateral alliance is conspiring to undermine global order