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Seoul says it hasn’t discussed possible withdrawal of US troops with Washington
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Seoul says it hasn’t discussed possible withdrawal of US troops with Washington

Statement follows report that Pentagon is considering relocating 4,500 soldiers deployed to counter North Korea

Seoul says it hasn’t discussed possible withdrawal of US troops with Washington
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy May 23, 2025
Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy
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Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy

Russian ambassador says two sides are working out logistics for tourists to visit beach resort set to open next month

Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 22, 2025
US working to appoint new special envoy for North Korean human rights: Rubio
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US working to appoint new special envoy for North Korean human rights: Rubio

Secretary of state says Washington will fill position as required by law, despite not doing so in Trump’s first term

US working to appoint new special envoy for North Korean human rights: Rubio
Alannah HillAlannah Hill May 22, 2025
Ukrainian lawmakers push to designate North Korea as ‘aggressor state’
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Ukrainian lawmakers push to designate North Korea as ‘aggressor state’

Parliamentary resolution calls for international community to recognize DPRK military support for Russia’s invasion

Ukrainian lawmakers push to designate North Korea as ‘aggressor state’
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 22, 2025
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
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North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles toward East Sea: ROK military

JCS says launch took place from east coast region on Thursday morning and that it detected preparations in advance

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park May 22, 2025
‘Serious accident’ derails launch of new North Korean warship: State media
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‘Serious accident’ derails launch of new North Korean warship: State media

Kim Jong Un condemns failure during side launch of 5000-ton destroyer as ‘criminal act’ after ramp ‘detached prematurely

‘Serious accident’ derails launch of new North Korean warship: State media
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 22, 2025
Rare UN meeting spotlights North Korea’s human rights abuses, support for Russia
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Rare UN meeting spotlights North Korea’s human rights abuses, support for Russia

Activists and defectors condemn regime for contributing to global instability, as DPRK dismisses critics as ‘scum’

Rare UN meeting spotlights North Korea’s human rights abuses, support for Russia
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim May 21, 2025
Lee Jae-myung says North Korea’s DMZ barriers betrayed fear Yoon would attack
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Lee Jae-myung says North Korea’s DMZ barriers betrayed fear Yoon would attack

ROK presidential frontrunner suggests DPRK construction work last year served as omen of Yoon’s martial law plans

Lee Jae-myung says North Korea’s DMZ barriers betrayed fear Yoon would attack
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim May 20, 2025
North Korean university delegation visits Russia to discuss ways to boost ties
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North Korean university delegation visits Russia to discuss ways to boost ties

Heads of 10 DPRK schools to attend forum in Vladivostok, while envoy says high-level exchanges likely later this year

North Korean university delegation visits Russia to discuss ways to boost ties
Alannah HillAlannah Hill May 20, 2025
Experts decry rights violations from North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine war
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Experts decry rights violations from North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine war

At Seoul event, ex-ICC chief calls for indicting Kim Jong Un for war crimes, but some doubt criticism will induce change

Experts decry rights violations from North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine war
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim May 20, 2025