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July 16, 2024

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The unusual Orthodox church set to star in Putin’s state visit to North Korea

The unusual Orthodox church set to star in Putin’s state visit to North Korea

Church of the Life-giving Trinity is a symbol of Russia-DPRK friendship and could receive rare visit from Kim Jong Un

The unusual Orthodox church set to star in Putin’s state visit to North Korea
Putin, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ treaty outlining mutual defense obligations

Putin, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ treaty outlining mutual defense obligations

Russian leader says treaty envisions ‘assistance in case of aggression,’ as North Korea send arms for use in Ukraine

Putin, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ treaty outlining mutual defense obligations
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un greets Putin at Pyongyang airport, belatedly kicking off state visit

Kim Jong Un greets Putin at Pyongyang airport, belatedly kicking off state visit

Russian leader touched down overnight, hours behind schedule, after extended stopover in Russian Far East

Kim Jong Un greets Putin at Pyongyang airport, belatedly kicking off state visit
North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media

North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media

Authorities make rare exception to rules to broadcast WWII drama on KCTV as part of Russia-centered programming block

North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media
Lina Park
Lina Park | Seung-Yeon Chung June 18, 2024
North Korea lines streets with Putin portraits and Russian flags ahead of visit

North Korea lines streets with Putin portraits and Russian flags ahead of visit

DPRK preparing to roll out red carpet for Russian leader, who is set to arrive overnight after running behind schedule

North Korea lines streets with Putin portraits and Russian flags ahead of visit
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 18, 2024
Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Russian leader pens letter to DPRK people ahead of summit, as DPRK editorial emphasizes military cooperation

Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko June 18, 2024
Putin to visit North Korea from Tuesday for summit with Kim Jong Un: Kremlin

Putin to visit North Korea from Tuesday for summit with Kim Jong Un: Kremlin

Russian leader’s first trip to country in 20 years comes amid global scrutiny of DPRK arms shipments for use in Ukraine

Putin to visit North Korea from Tuesday for summit with Kim Jong Un: Kremlin
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 17, 2024
Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
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Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit

Arrival of multiple aircraft suggests large delegation for Russian leader’s visit to North Korea on Tuesday

Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 17, 2024
Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit
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Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit

Satellite imagery shows construction in Kim Il Sung Square consistent with a parade, despite lack of marching practice

Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2024
Why North Korea insists playing basketball makes you taller

Why North Korea insists playing basketball makes you taller

State propaganda has pushed dubious claim since 60s, and it may have even driven Kim Jong Un’s obsession with the sport

Why North Korea insists playing basketball makes you taller
Yong Ja Hong
Yong Ja Hong June 13, 2024
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