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Russian aircraft lands in North Korea before departing after just two hours

Russian aircraft lands in North Korea before departing after just two hours

Military plane’s stopover marks first confirmed flight from Russia this year, one month after another jet’s secret trip

Russian aircraft lands in North Korea before departing after just two hours
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 24, 2025
North Korean soldiers adjust tactics after reentering combat in Kursk

North Korean soldiers adjust tactics after reentering combat in Kursk

Ukrainian platoon commander says troops are exercising more caution and have reduced size of their assault groups

North Korean soldiers adjust tactics after reentering combat in Kursk
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 21, 2025
IAEA chief calls for engagement with North Korea amid nuclear arsenal concerns

IAEA chief calls for engagement with North Korea amid nuclear arsenal concerns

He also urged for agency to establish presence in country as new DPRK sanctions monitoring body met for first time

IAEA chief calls for engagement with North Korea amid nuclear arsenal concerns
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 21, 2025
South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine

South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine

Foreign ministry stated ROK is willing to provide protection and support after DPRK soldier expressed hope to defect

South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 19, 2025
South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen

South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen

Prosecutors had sought 3-5 years prison time for four Moon administration officials’ involvement in 2019 repatriation

South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 19, 2025
Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet

Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet

Washington, Moscow initiate peace talks as Kyiv says it successfully destroyed DPRK artillery system in ongoing conflict

Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 19, 2025
Kim’s redevelopment plans, Trump’s fund freeze and tour companies in North Korea
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Kim’s redevelopment plans, Trump’s fund freeze and tour companies in North Korea

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy talks Kim’s latest construction goals, Trump’s impact on DPRK human rights and tourism prospects

Kim’s redevelopment plans, Trump’s fund freeze and tour companies in North Korea
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News | Shreyas Reddy February 18, 2025
Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea

Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea

Advocacy groups have shifted to more hardline stance, urging end to aid, sanctions relief until abductees are returned

Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 18, 2025
Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un

Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader commits to more skyscraper construction in future, outlining housing projects beyond 50k project

Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 17, 2025
Ukraine has ‘completely destroyed’ North Korean units in Kursk says Zelensky

Ukraine has ‘completely destroyed’ North Korean units in Kursk says Zelensky

President warned Western leaders of threat Moscow-Pyongyang alliance poses during speech at Munich Security Conference

Ukraine has ‘completely destroyed’ North Korean units in Kursk says Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 17, 2025
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