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62 Chinese students arrive in Pyongyang to study at North Korean universities
Latest people-to-people exchange comes amid continuing suspicions of strained ties due to DPRK-Russia cooperation
May 29, 2025
US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says
Democrat Andy Kim emphasizes role of US forces in countering North Korea following report that Pentagon weighing changes
May 29, 2025
Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’
Russian security chief says allies share ‘same trench’ in fight against Ukraine and West, meeting with DPRK counterpart
May 29, 2025
Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser
Wi Sung-lac says candidate’s party has fought for democracy and human rights, despite criticism of its record on DPRK
May 28, 2025
North Korean firms tout labor exports and luxury goods despite sanctions
New issue of Foreign Trade magazine promotes DPRK inroads in Russia and China, including through joint ventures
May 28, 2025
Whether ROK needs nukes to deter North Korea dominates last presidential debate
Candidates clash on need for WMDs and US alliance in foreign policy discussion weighed down by bickering over scandals
May 28, 2025
US Congress’ think tank raises estimate for size of North Korean nuclear arsenal
Congressional Research Service says DPRK has fissile material for up to 90 warheads after revealing new enrichment sites
May 27, 2025
North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu
Russia dispatches reciprocal delegation to Pyongyang as faltering peace talks raise questions about DPRK role in Ukraine
May 27, 2025
ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites
‘Ringleader’ of China-based syndicate worked with DPRK hackers to bring in over $17M for regime, prosecutors say
May 27, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’
North Korean leader says new generation should preserve ‘national identity’ in letter for Chongryon’s 70th anniversary
May 26, 2025
