April 19, 2024

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Sophie Lamotte

Sophie Lamotte is an NK News contributor based in Montreal, Canada.

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Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea

Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea

Ibrahim Traoré says military still using DPRK arms imported in 1985, pushing to revive security ties after recent coup

Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea
Sophie Lamotte
Sophie Lamotte May 5, 2023
Two years later, spy charges against French man with DPRK ties remain unclear

Two years later, spy charges against French man with DPRK ties remain unclear

Nov. 2020 marks two years since Benoît Quennedey, a French civil servant, was arrested for espionage

Two years later, spy charges against French man with DPRK ties remain unclear
Sophie Lamotte
Sophie Lamotte November 2, 2020
Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits

Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits

Among those from various countries who are approved, some encounter issues including lengthy interviews at the border

Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits
Far-right French comedian heading to North Korea, travel company says

Far-right French comedian heading to North Korea, travel company says

Dieudonné and writer Alain Soral have reportedly been invited to "peace festival" in Pyongyang

Far-right French comedian heading to North Korea, travel company says
Sophie Lamotte
Sophie Lamotte August 30, 2017