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A North Korean’s murder in St. Petersburg, and a homecoming for DPRK troops
NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses an arrest in a 2003 cold case and Kim Jong Un’s condolences for Russian envoy’s death
Russia agrees to train North Korean first responders in drone, rescue operations
Emergencies Ministry says it will offer the training free of charge following talks with DPRK delegation in Moscow
Russian Wagner Group-linked cargo jet makes rare flight to North Korea
Investigative journalists previously tracked the aircraft supporting the paramilitary organization in Africa
Russia expects North Korean troops to return to Kursk in spring: Governor
Gov. Alexander Khinshtein called KPA engineers’ help ‘invaluable’ in rebuilding the region
North Korean deminers return from Russia, praised by Kim Jong Un
In a speech, the North Korean leader revealed that 9 soldiers died in the mission, awarding them posthumously
New Russian suspect arrested in 2003 neo-Nazi murder of North Korean man
With the 22nd anniversary approaching, one expert examines why Russia revisited Kim Hyon Ik’s murder
North Korean ‘comrades’ fighting for Russia deserve medals, Kursk governor says
The proposal comes as Kursk honored Russian troops who repelled a Ukrainian incursion
Late Russian ambassador to DPRK remembered as savvy diplomat, harbinger of war
Amb. Alexander Matsegora’s death on Saturday brought mixed reactions from the foreign policy community
Longtime Russian ambassador to North Korea dies at 70: Foreign ministry
The top envoy who boosted Russia’s ties to the DPRK served in Pyongyang for nearly 11 years
North Korean farming experts seek Russia’s help to expand crop variety
DPRK agriculture academy delegation aims to boost links with Russian researchers as Pyongyang eyes higher crop yields
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