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North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge
Russian PM calls $111M project tasked to likely front company a ‘significant milestone’ in bilateral ties
April 30, 2025
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul
ROK spy agency puts DPRK death toll at 600, while assessing Kim Jong Un unlikely to visit Moscow for May 9 parade
April 30, 2025
US accuses North Korea, Russia of violating UN sanctions with troop deployment
Moscow dismisses allegation after acknowledging cooperation, lauding DPRK ‘brothers’ amid calls for a Ukraine ceasefire
April 30, 2025
North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon
Kim Jong Un oversees initial trials for destroyer that provide first look at cruise missile with dolphin-nose design
April 30, 2025
Moscow releases video of Russian and North Korean soldiers fighting Ukraine
Footage showing Kursk combat and training underscores Kremlin’s sudden shift to celebrating ‘heroic’ DPRK deployment
April 29, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s top aide reemerges after absence triggered rumors of punishment
Jo Yong Won’s attendance at event in Pyongyang offers few clues about disappearance, with experts disagreeing on cause
April 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung, past advocate for North Korea engagement, wins ROK party primary
Frontrunner in June 3 election has pivoted toward center, focusing little on inter-Korean issues in his campaign so far
April 28, 2025
New Zealand deploys military plane to monitor North Korean maritime smuggling
P-8A Poseidon operating out of Okinawa through early May to track ship-to-ship transfers in violation of UN sanctions
April 28, 2025
North Korea confirms ‘heroic’ troop deployment to Russia, praises alliance
Pyongyang cites international law to justify deployment, as Seoul condemns the move as illegal and inhumane
April 28, 2025
In a first, Russia confirms North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine war
Moscow praises DPRK troops’ ‘fortitude and heroism’ while claiming ‘liberation’ of region from Ukrainian forces
April 26, 2025
