December 04, 2023

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

By Anton Sokolin, November 29, 2023
Image Credit: Aeroflot's А350 in the air | Image: Alexei Pereslavtsev, edited by NK News
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The role of the UN Command in keeping peace with North Korea – Ep. 318

Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Andrew Harrison talks about how 17 member states help uphold the Korean War Armistice

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Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

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Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility

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