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February 10, 2025

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Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea

Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea

But Alexander Matsegora says Pyongyang won’t denuclearize and Washington must radically change its stance

Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 10, 2025
South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea

South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung warned of DPRK’s ties with Moscow, adding inter-Korean relations could shift if Trump-Kim talks progress

South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 10, 2025
North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 10, 2025
Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war

Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war

Leader blamed US for instigating conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine in speech to mark KPA founding anniversary

Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 9, 2025
Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance

Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance

US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang

Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 8, 2025
North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone

North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone

Seoul downplayed reports about incident but expert says it highlights strides in DPRK’s electronic warfare technology

North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2025
Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

Experts tell NK News strategic regrouping, intelligence gaps and Trump’s return are factors behind conflicting reports

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 7, 2025
How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs

How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs

Archival evidence sheds light on how the DPRK procured British technology to build its own amphibious craft

How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs
Daniel Salisbury
Daniel Salisbury February 6, 2025
North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
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North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington

Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes

North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal February 6, 2025
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