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New Zealand deploys military plane to monitor North Korean maritime smuggling
P-8A Poseidon operating out of Okinawa through early May to track ship-to-ship transfers in violation of UN sanctions
April 28, 2025
North Korea confirms ‘heroic’ troop deployment to Russia, praises alliance
Pyongyang cites international law to justify deployment, as Seoul condemns the move as illegal and inhumane
April 28, 2025
In a first, Russia confirms North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine war
Moscow praises DPRK troops’ ‘fortitude and heroism’ while claiming ‘liberation’ of region from Ukrainian forces
April 26, 2025
North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula
Kim Jong Un blames US for rising tensions at ceremony for new 5,000-ton destroyer equipped to carry over 70 missiles
April 26, 2025
North Korea could soon enrich 230 kg of weapons-grade uranium per year: Report
US think tank puts production capabilities over 50% higher than previous estimate as DPRK pushes to mass-produce nukes
April 25, 2025
Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Kyiv, Zelensky says
Ukrainian president calls strike evidence of ‘criminal’ Moscow-Pyongyang alliance, as Trump also condemns attack
April 25, 2025
North Korea still silent on accepting citizens found in Yellow Sea 7 weeks ago
Seoul says UN Command has made multiple attempts to contact DPRK about two nationals who expressed desire to return
April 24, 2025
US must adjust approach to threats like ‘nuclear-armed’ North Korea: Rubio
Secretary of state’s remarks follow Trump comments about DPRK nuclear status and amid growing US focus on China
April 24, 2025
Ex-US intel official softens stance on ROK nuclear armament amid growing threats
Sydney Seiler says North Korean nuclear development and Russia ties raise need for South to play larger deterrence role
April 23, 2025
Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program
IAEA chief emphasizes need for negotiations even before Pyongyang disarms, warning DPRK arsenal continues to grow
April 23, 2025
