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North Korean athletes to skip Asian Para Games over anti-doping ruling
Organizers say DPRK made decision after being told athletes could not compete under their flag
October 17, 2023
K-pop star says North Koreans confessed they were her fans at Pyongyang concert
Claims by singer Ailee speak to spread of South Korean content despite DPRK laws against its consumption, expert says
October 17, 2023
Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea
Arrival of B-52 seeks to ‘reassure’ South Koreans about joint deterrence against DPRK threats, expert says
October 16, 2023
Russian foreign minister to visit North Korea amid US accusations of arms trade
Moscow says Sergei Lavrov will visit Pyongyang from Oct. 18-19, in follow up to last month’s Kim-Putin summit
October 16, 2023
Secure Russian naval base processed alleged North Korean arms shipments: Imagery
NK Pro analysis also shows at least 2 other ships involved in operation, appearing to back up US claims of weapons sales
October 16, 2023
New US envoy on North Korean human rights makes first visit to Seoul
Julie Turner discusses China’s repatriation of DPRK defectors with top ROK officials, days after being sworn in
October 16, 2023
North Korean passenger jet returns from Russia, third such flight since August
It’s unclear if Air Koryo flight from Vladivostok to Pyongyang was one-off or part of wider resumption in air travel
October 16, 2023
North Korea sent mass shipment of weapons, ammo to Russia: US
Transfer to support Ukraine war apparently occurred around time Kim Jong Un visited Far East last month
October 14, 2023
Seoul confirms China’s repatriation of North Koreans, raises issue with Beijing
Unification ministry says forced repatriations violates international norms, can't confirm how many more in China
October 13, 2023
Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies
Analysts suggest both claims could be true, with rocket-propelled grenade launchers likely sourced indirectly
October 13, 2023
