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Belarus’ top diplomat to visit North Korea for first time on Tuesday

Belarus’ top diplomat to visit North Korea for first time on Tuesday

Trip by Maxim Ryzhenkov comes as DPRK bolsters ties with mutual ally Russia and Minsk eyes trilateral cooperation

Belarus’ top diplomat to visit North Korea for first time on Tuesday
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 23, 2024
North Korea says it ‘does not care’ whether Donald Trump wins US election

North Korea says it ‘does not care’ whether Donald Trump wins US election

State media says former president did not bring ‘substantial change’ after Trump claims Kim Jong Un ‘misses me’

North Korea says it ‘does not care’ whether Donald Trump wins US election
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 23, 2024
North Korea’s economic dependence on China reached new heights in 2023: Report

North Korea’s economic dependence on China reached new heights in 2023: Report

KOTRA analysis finds China accounted for 98.3% of DPRK trade, but does not factor in illicit arms sales to Russia

North Korea’s economic dependence on China reached new heights in 2023: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 22, 2024
Russia’s top prosecutor visits North Korea for first time to discuss cooperation

Russia’s top prosecutor visits North Korea for first time to discuss cooperation

Igor Krasnov expected to meet DPRK counterpart and sign cooperation deal as two countries expand ties beyond arms trade

Russia’s top prosecutor visits North Korea for first time to discuss cooperation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 22, 2024
Fabric and wigs top North Korean exports again as Chinese outsourcing continues
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Fabric and wigs top North Korean exports again as Chinese outsourcing continues

Meanwhile, imports of construction materials in June may point to effort to renovate tourism facilities, expert says

Fabric and wigs top North Korean exports again as Chinese outsourcing continues
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 22, 2024
South Korea blares anti-North Korea propaganda across border for 2nd day

South Korea blares anti-North Korea propaganda across border for 2nd day

Ramping up loudspeaker broadcasts leaves Seoul with few other options to deter DPRK balloon launches, experts say

South Korea blares anti-North Korea propaganda across border for 2nd day
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 22, 2024
Trump says he invited Kim Jong Un to Yankees baseball game during nuke talks

Trump says he invited Kim Jong Un to Yankees baseball game during nuke talks

Republican candidate continues to highlight relationship with North Korean leader as he campaigns for White House return

Trump says he invited Kim Jong Un to Yankees baseball game during nuke talks
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 22, 2024
North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula

North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula

High waves, strong winds and up to 10 inches of rain forecast for some areas, putting crops and homes in danger

North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park July 22, 2024
North Korea launches more trash balloons after ROK turns on border loudspeakers

North Korea launches more trash balloons after ROK turns on border loudspeakers

Seoul responds by resuming ‘full-fledged’ propaganda broadcasts at inter-Korean border

North Korea launches more trash balloons after ROK turns on border loudspeakers
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 21, 2024
UNICEF delivered 4 million vaccines for North Korean children and pregnant women

UNICEF delivered 4 million vaccines for North Korean children and pregnant women

UN agency made three deliveries this week for nationwide campaign set to be undertaken by DPRK health ministry in Sept.

UNICEF delivered 4 million vaccines for North Korean children and pregnant women
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 19, 2024