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Putin meets senior North Korean official amid negotiations around Ukraine war
Experts say list of participants suggests talks focused on DPRK troops and arms shipments in support of Russia
North Korea conducts cruise missile test to show nuclear attack ‘readiness’
NK News analysis confirms building destroyed on west coast island in test overseen by Kim Jong Un
In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea
Impeached president tells court that opposition followed Pyongyang’s orders, likely appealing to hardline supporters
North Koreans mourn police officer in rare mass display of grief for non-leader
State media glorifies security official who died saving young boy in unusual effort to foster loyalty for the regime
Kim Jong Un says army obedience top priority as troops fight in Russia’s war
North Korean leader visits Kim Il Sung University of Politics to check soldier education but doesn’t mention deployment
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
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
Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un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
Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
State media reveals some of this year’s ‘20x10’ project locations, while satellite imagery shows work already underway
How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
Negotiations between Trump and Putin could force Kim to rethink Russia ties and push DPRK toward renewed US diplomacy