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US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
Allies call river crossing near border a symbol of ‘ironclad’ ties amid political upheaval in Seoul and Washington
March 20, 2025
North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says
State Department says DPRK ‘bears responsibility’ for conflict, while demanding Russia stop support for Pyongyang
March 20, 2025
Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
South Korea urges DPRK’s compliance with international law following special envoy’s report on human rights violations
March 20, 2025
North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks
Researchers say DPRK cybercriminals used shortcut files to spread malware and steal data from targets around the world
March 19, 2025
Ukraine says it destroyed three North Korean artillery guns in Russia’s Kursk
Footage purportedly shows Russian using Koksan weapons in successful counteroffensive against Ukraine
March 19, 2025
UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea
Sanctions exemption for lab equipment comes as the DPRK continues to struggle with vaccine-preventable diseases
March 19, 2025
North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year
Official data shows on-year jump in January and February, driven in part by one of best months for exports since 2018
March 18, 2025
Rare North Korean event gathers heads of ‘people’s units’ that spy on citizens
Meeting is first under Kim Jong Un’s rule and aligns with efforts to strengthen surveillance and ideological control
March 18, 2025
North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals
Trip to discuss health care and economic cooperation comes as DPRK firms eye business in Russia’s Kursk region
March 18, 2025
Seoul reaffirms willingness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
South Korean foreign minister requests Kyiv’s cooperation on issue amid concerns POWs could be repatriated to DPRK
March 18, 2025
