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Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project

Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project

North Korean leader says nuclear submarine town to become ‘richest’ in country in few years amid local development push

Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 16, 2024
First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks

First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks

Travis King had been set to appear in military court on Tuesday on charges of desertion and soliciting child porn

First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 16, 2024
Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander

Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander

Samuel Paparo says allies could discuss option in future, but expert stresses that US views it as unnecessary for now

Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 15, 2024
Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp

Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp

Pro-Putin youth group picks 50 teens to visit Songdowon summer camp in contest that experts call tool for indoctrination

Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 15, 2024
North Korea threatens to combat NATO’s Asia-Pacific engagement with ‘new force’

North Korea threatens to combat NATO’s Asia-Pacific engagement with ‘new force’

In response to Washington Summit Declaration, Pyongyang warns US-led bloc’s globalization will lead to ‘worldwide war’

North Korea threatens to combat NATO’s Asia-Pacific engagement with ‘new force’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 13, 2024
How the specter of North Korea-Russia military ties hung over the NATO summit

How the specter of North Korea-Russia military ties hung over the NATO summit

Seoul and Tokyo looked to strengthen relationship with alliance, but DPRK remains an afterthought amid focus on China

How the specter of North Korea-Russia military ties hung over the NATO summit
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal July 12, 2024
Yoon, Biden hail new nuclear guidelines to deter North Korea at NATO summit

Yoon, Biden hail new nuclear guidelines to deter North Korea at NATO summit

South Korean president also vows to provide more info to NATO about Russia’s use of DPRK weapons against Ukraine

Yoon, Biden hail new nuclear guidelines to deter North Korea at NATO summit
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 12, 2024
North Korea focused on improving quality of missiles and recon, Japan says

North Korea focused on improving quality of missiles and recon, Japan says

New defense white paper underscores advances in solid-fuel weapons and spy satellites, emphasizing ‘grave threat’

North Korea focused on improving quality of missiles and recon, Japan says
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi July 12, 2024
Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats

Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats

Restructuring to reportedly shift office's focus from military engagement to sanctions amid frozen inter-Korean ties

Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Joon Ha Park July 11, 2024
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