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July 17, 2024

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Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister

Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister

Shin Won-sik has endorsed decapitations strikes on North Korea but is well-regarded for expertise on US-ROK operations

Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 14, 2023
Bending the rules: How Russia could justify helping North Korea’s space program
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Bending the rules: How Russia could justify helping North Korea’s space program

Moscow may try to reinterpret UN sanctions to make good on offer of aid, though experts say their cooperation has limits

Bending the rules: How Russia could justify helping North Korea’s space program
James Fretwell
James Fretwell September 14, 2023
How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory

How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory

Experts say North Korea may seek fighter jets and plane parts during planned tour as Kim works to modernize air fleet

How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 14, 2023
At cosmodrome, Kim Jong Un and Putin set stage for greater confrontation with US
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At cosmodrome, Kim Jong Un and Putin set stage for greater confrontation with US

Distrust remains an obstacle, but summit showed Russia will ignore sanctions to build ties around anti-Americanism

At cosmodrome, Kim Jong Un and Putin set stage for greater confrontation with US
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna September 14, 2023
North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour

North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour

Two sides pledged to improve ties to ‘new heights’ after summit at space launch facility, DPRK state media reports

North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 14, 2023
Lessons from four decades shaping US policy on North Korea – Ep. 306
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Lessons from four decades shaping US policy on North Korea – Ep. 306

Sydney Seiler discusses his work as a negotiator and intelligence officer, plus Kim Jong Un travels to Russia

Lessons from four decades shaping US policy on North Korea – Ep. 306
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 13, 2023
How Russian help could enable North Korea’s space program to finally lift off
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How Russian help could enable North Korea’s space program to finally lift off

Experts say Putin-Kim summit at spaceport shows Russia could provide technical support and even launch DPRK satellites

How Russian help could enable North Korea’s space program to finally lift off
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 13, 2023
North Korea starts rebuilding major airbase in latest sign of air force revival
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North Korea starts rebuilding major airbase in latest sign of air force revival

Satellite imagery shows construction on runway, but expert says still unclear if Pukchang Airbase could host new drones

North Korea starts rebuilding major airbase in latest sign of air force revival
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2023
Vladimir Putin meets Kim Jong Un at spaceport, offers to help build satellites

Vladimir Putin meets Kim Jong Un at spaceport, offers to help build satellites

Kremlin confirms North Korean leader visiting Cosmodrome Vostochny in Russian Far East after train trip from Pyongyang

Vladimir Putin meets Kim Jong Un at spaceport, offers to help build satellites
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 13, 2023
North Korea launches ballistic missiles as Kim Jong Un visits Russia for summit

North Korea launches ballistic missiles as Kim Jong Un visits Russia for summit

South Korean military says DPRK fired two short-range missiles, in first launches while leader out of country

North Korea launches ballistic missiles as Kim Jong Un visits Russia for summit
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 13, 2023
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