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North Korea slams Israeli attacks on Iran, accuses US of ‘fanning flames of war’

North Korea slams Israeli attacks on Iran, accuses US of ‘fanning flames of war’

First DPRK response to conflict labels Israel a ‘cancer-like entity for peace’ but appears to modulate criticism of US

North Korea slams Israeli attacks on Iran, accuses US of ‘fanning flames of war’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 19, 2025
Russia plans to build $40M checkpoint on its side of new bridge to North Korea
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Russia plans to build $40M checkpoint on its side of new bridge to North Korea

Tender documents outline high costs for dog kennels, toilets and other facilities, highlighting corruption potential

Russia plans to build $40M checkpoint on its side of new bridge to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 19, 2025
US NGO ready to resume tuberculosis aid to North Korea regardless of tensions

US NGO ready to resume tuberculosis aid to North Korea regardless of tensions

Eugene Bell Foundation says US-DPRK relations do not have to be an obstacle, years after suspending work due to pandemic

US NGO ready to resume tuberculosis aid to North Korea regardless of tensions
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 19, 2025
North Korea fires 10 rounds of artillery rockets from near Pyongyang

North Korea fires 10 rounds of artillery rockets from near Pyongyang

Seoul says it detected projectile launch toward northwest a day after ROK military joined trilateral air exercise

North Korea fires 10 rounds of artillery rockets from near Pyongyang
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 19, 2025
New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions

New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions

Wellington accuses DPRK of helping Moscow ‘sustain its illegal war of aggression,’ pledging to hold it accountable

New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill June 19, 2025
North Korea’s pursuit of UNESCO status for taekwondo revives rivalry with South

North Korea’s pursuit of UNESCO status for taekwondo revives rivalry with South

Task force accuses Seoul of inaction on own bid amid fears ROK will lose cultural claim to its national sport

North Korea’s pursuit of UNESCO status for taekwondo revives rivalry with South
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 19, 2025
North Korea-China trade jumps to $230M in May, bringing yearly total to over $1B

North Korea-China trade jumps to $230M in May, bringing yearly total to over $1B

Official data underscores strong growth this year despite speculation about strained ties due to DPRK support for Russia

North Korea-China trade jumps to $230M in May, bringing yearly total to over $1B
Dave Yin
Dave Yin June 18, 2025
North Korea’s international film festival to return in fall after six-year break

North Korea’s international film festival to return in fall after six-year break

Tour agency says first edition since pandemic will screen foreign films, though it's unclear if foreigners can attend

North Korea’s international film festival to return in fall after six-year break
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 18, 2025
US, ROK, Japan hold air drills on countering North Korea after Lee meets Ishiba

US, ROK, Japan hold air drills on countering North Korea after Lee meets Ishiba

Trilateral exercise is first since Lee Jae-myung took office, pledging to continue military cooperation with Tokyo

US, ROK, Japan hold air drills on countering North Korea after Lee meets Ishiba
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 18, 2025
Lee Jae-myung spotlights North Korean issues in G7 talks with Ishiba, Carney

Lee Jae-myung spotlights North Korean issues in G7 talks with Ishiba, Carney

South Korean president agrees to strengthen trilateral cooperation with Tokyo in first meeting with Japanese counterpart

Lee Jae-myung spotlights North Korean issues in G7 talks with Ishiba, Carney
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 18, 2025
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