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Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Sergei Shoigu’s visit will contribute to implementation of mutual defense treaty signed earlier this year, Moscow says

Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 13, 2024
North Korea slams expanding UN Command as a threat, warns of ‘counteraction’

North Korea slams expanding UN Command as a threat, warns of ‘counteraction’

DPRK foreign ministry denounces recent meeting of military force, vows to continue support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korea slams expanding UN Command as a threat, warns of ‘counteraction’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 13, 2024
Russian military plane makes rare flight to North Korea from St. Petersburg

Russian military plane makes rare flight to North Korea from St. Petersburg

Command and control aircraft is one of just two in Moscow’s fleet and carried defense minister earlier this year

Russian military plane makes rare flight to North Korea from St. Petersburg
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 13, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes

Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes

Photos reveal use of new centrifuges, while North Korean leader also oversees special ops training and missile test

Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2024
Newly made North Korean missile used in Russian strike on Ukraine: Report

Newly made North Korean missile used in Russian strike on Ukraine: Report

Expert says appearance of missile manufactured this year shows DPRK’s willingness to deliver weapons to Moscow on demand

Newly made North Korean missile used in Russian strike on Ukraine: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 12, 2024
Biden nominates senior Army officer to command US armed forces in South Korea

Biden nominates senior Army officer to command US armed forces in South Korea

If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson will lead military command charged with deterring North Korean attack

Biden nominates senior Army officer to command US armed forces in South Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 12, 2024
Australian warship sets out on mission to monitor illegal North Korean shipments

Australian warship sets out on mission to monitor illegal North Korean shipments

HMAS Sydney, along with helicopter, will support international efforts to enforce UN sanctions, Canberra says

Australian warship sets out on mission to monitor illegal North Korean shipments
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill September 12, 2024
North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US
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North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US

Data shows China likely re-exported machinery, luxury goods and more to DPRK, without knowledge of original senders

North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 12, 2024
North Korea fires ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles, first launch in two months

North Korea fires ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles, first launch in two months

ROK military says missiles were fired from Pyongyang and flew around 224 miles before landing in East Sea

North Korea fires ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles, first launch in two months
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 12, 2024
Ukrainian military destroyed Russian depot storing North Korean missiles: Kyiv

Ukrainian military destroyed Russian depot storing North Korean missiles: Kyiv

Russia confirms drone strike near Ukrainian border, but expert cautions that it’s difficult to verify Kyiv’s claim

Ukrainian military destroyed Russian depot storing North Korean missiles: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 11, 2024