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North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu
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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

North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 27, 2025
ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites
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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

ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 27, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’
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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

Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung May 26, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates
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Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates

South Korean presidential frontrunner also pledges to help separated families and defectors, pursue talks with Pyongyang

Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park May 26, 2025
Sanctioned peanuts and other North Korean goods set to enter Russia: Records
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Sanctioned peanuts and other North Korean goods set to enter Russia: Records

Official filings show Russian firms are looking to import agricultural goods, medicines and ginseng beverages from DPRK

Sanctioned peanuts and other North Korean goods set to enter Russia: Records
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 26, 2025
Families of Japanese abductees, Ishiba call for North Korea to return loved ones
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Families of Japanese abductees, Ishiba call for North Korea to return loved ones

Prime minister reaffirms will to meet with Kim Jong Un as DPRK continues to insist the issue is resolved

Families of Japanese abductees, Ishiba call for North Korea to return loved ones
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim May 26, 2025
North Korea arrests more officials in capsized warship probe: State media
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North Korea arrests more officials in capsized warship probe: State media

KCNA reports work on track to turn the destroyer upright, but satellite imagery suggests job not yet done

North Korea arrests more officials in capsized warship probe: State media
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 26, 2025
US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’
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US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’

New Defense Intelligence Agency report highlights expanding missile arsenal, WMD programs and deepening Russia ties

US intelligence warns North Korea in ‘strongest strategic position in decades’
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 23, 2025
North Korea objects to South’s bid to designate border islands as UNESCO Geopark
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North Korea objects to South’s bid to designate border islands as UNESCO Geopark

DPRK’s protest halts effort to recognize Yellow Sea islands, potentially as part of attempt to challenge maritime border

North Korea objects to South’s bid to designate border islands as UNESCO Geopark
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim May 23, 2025
North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny
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North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny

State media confirms damage, flooding to destroyer after failed launch as shipyard manager is summoned for investigation

North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 23, 2025