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Seoul warns thousands of North Koreans to arrive in Russia as early as July
Deployment may coincide with Russian summer offensive, lawmakers say, with dispatch linked to Shoigu-Kim meeting
June 27, 2025
Another North Korean beer moves to tap into Russian market amid burgeoning ties
Russian firm files declaration to import Taeha brews, which gained popularity in DPRK for plastic packaging
June 27, 2025
Russian cargo ship implicated in arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
Lady R’s visit to Rason comes as signs of DPRK weapons in Ukraine war continue to emerge despite slowdown in port calls
June 26, 2025
North Korea opens giant Wonsan Kalma beach resort for 20k tourists
Kim Jong Un calls for opening ‘new era’ of tourism at ceremony over 7 years after construction started
June 26, 2025
North Korean defectors testify about executions, ongoing abuses at Seoul event
Public sessions at UN office are part of effort to update landmark 2014 report on DPRK’s violations of human rights
June 25, 2025
Seoul resumes processing NGO requests to contact North Korean partners
Six groups have reported plans to reach out for civilian exchange and aid projects, ending freeze under Yoon government
June 25, 2025
Chinese state media largely silent on anniversary of Korean War outbreak
Only one English-language article discusses date to criticize US, while making no mention of North Korea’s invasion
June 25, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion
South Korean president emphasizes need to achieve peace through diplomacy in statement on outbreak of Korean War
June 25, 2025
US reaffirms commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization after Iran strikes
But State Department declines to comment on what US will do if it can’t resolve DPRK nuclear issue through diplomacy
June 25, 2025
Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee
Unification minister candidate stresses diplomacy and avoiding war following US military strikes on Iran
June 24, 2025
