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What to make of reports that Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for summit with Putin
Experts disagree on if Russia needs North Korean arms but say both sides seek to counter US-ROK military cooperation
North Korean embassies to open doors for events for first time during pandemic
Multiple missions to hold receptions for founding anniversary, in what expert calls move to revive global engagement
US calls out Russian, Chinese inaction over North Korean satellite launch at UN
DPRK defends space launch as ‘legitimate right’ during emergency UN Security Council meeting, as 13 members condemn it
Trump takes credit for saving Olympics, averting nuclear war with North Korea
He also claimed dialogue between North and South about Winter Games was thanks to him, in interview with Tucker Carlson
US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year
State Department cites ‘serious risk’ to Americans, but critics say decision hinders humanitarian work, tourism industry
High-level Russian defense official makes rare visit to North Korean Embassy
DPRK state media report on Alexander Fomin joining event shows two sides’ focus on improving military ties, expert says
UNICEF granted sanctions exemption to send over $1 million in aid to North Korea
Humanitarian assistance will focus on ‘health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene,’ according to UN organization
North Korea slams US over planned Security Council meeting on DPRK human rights
Expert says Pyongyang eager to criticize alleged abuses in other countries but bristles at any mention of its own