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Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation

Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation

Tehran insists first visit in five years is to discuss ‘business,’ though expert says they have little but arms to trade

Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 30, 2024
Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance

Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance

Acquisition of customized Japanese vehicles is another demonstration of North Korea’s ability to evade sanctions

Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Joe Smith April 26, 2024
North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas

North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas

State media continues to cover global disease spread even as it reopens, an apparent effort to show DPRK is safe

North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 26, 2024
North Korea blasts US for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions panel

North Korea blasts US for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions panel

Statement comes after US signaled it was exploring new options ahead of expected end of Panel of Experts on April 30

North Korea blasts US for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions panel
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 25, 2024
North Korea accuses US of ‘profiting’ off Ukraine war, slamming new aid bill

North Korea accuses US of ‘profiting’ off Ukraine war, slamming new aid bill

Foreign ministry criticism of $61B aid package comes as Kim Yo Jong issues scathing attack on US-led military drills

North Korea accuses US of ‘profiting’ off Ukraine war, slamming new aid bill
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 24, 2024
The North Koreans who made their mark in South Korea’s soccer league

The North Koreans who made their mark in South Korea’s soccer league

Japan-born ethnic Koreans have won support of ROK fans despite also playing for the DPRK national team

The North Koreans who made their mark in South Korea’s soccer league
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Shreyas Reddy April 19, 2024
North Korea lauds event with pro-regime groups on promoting ‘Juche idea’

North Korea lauds event with pro-regime groups on promoting ‘Juche idea’

High-profile seminar aims to convince North Koreans that foreigners admire state ideology of Kim regime, experts say

North Korea lauds event with pro-regime groups on promoting ‘Juche idea’
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 15, 2024
Some 50 members of pro-North Korea groups arrive in Pyongyang for major holiday

Some 50 members of pro-North Korea groups arrive in Pyongyang for major holiday

Delegates from nearly 20 countries landed Thursday to join symposium for Kim Il Sung’s birthday, state media reports

Some 50 members of pro-North Korea groups arrive in Pyongyang for major holiday
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 12, 2024
Russia to hold talks with North Korea on increasing quota for DPRK students

Russia to hold talks with North Korea on increasing quota for DPRK students

Proposal is likely a ‘ploy’ to bring in DPRK workers under student visas in violation of sanctions, expert says

Russia to hold talks with North Korea on increasing quota for DPRK students
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 8, 2024
Premier League pirates: How North Korean TV skirts law to air the beautiful game

Premier League pirates: How North Korean TV skirts law to air the beautiful game

KCTV regularly shows sports despite lacking rights, even blurring ads and adding fake crowd noises to conceal source

Premier League pirates: How North Korean TV skirts law to air the beautiful game
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 8, 2024
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