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Putin has no plans to visit North Korea in near future, Kremlin says
Kim Jong Un also unlikely to visit Russia soon despite previous prep, as allies mark one year since Pyongyang summit
June 20, 2025
North Korea slams Israeli attacks on Iran, accuses US of ‘fanning flames of war’
First DPRK response to conflict labels Israel a ‘cancer-like entity for peace’ but appears to modulate criticism of US
June 19, 2025
Russia plans to build $40M checkpoint on its side of new bridge to North Korea
Tender documents outline high costs for dog kennels, toilets and other facilities, highlighting corruption potential
June 19, 2025
US NGO ready to resume tuberculosis aid to North Korea regardless of tensions
Eugene Bell Foundation says US-DPRK relations do not have to be an obstacle, years after suspending work due to pandemic
June 19, 2025
North Korea fires 10 rounds of artillery rockets from near Pyongyang
Seoul says it detected projectile launch toward northwest a day after ROK military joined trilateral air exercise
June 19, 2025
New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions
Wellington accuses DPRK of helping Moscow ‘sustain its illegal war of aggression,’ pledging to hold it accountable
June 19, 2025
North Korea’s pursuit of UNESCO status for taekwondo revives rivalry with South
Task force accuses Seoul of inaction on own bid amid fears ROK will lose cultural claim to its national sport
June 19, 2025
North Korea-China trade jumps to $230M in May, bringing yearly total to over $1B
Official data underscores strong growth this year despite speculation about strained ties due to DPRK support for Russia
June 18, 2025
North Korea’s international film festival to return in fall after six-year break
Tour agency says first edition since pandemic will screen foreign films, though it's unclear if foreigners can attend
June 18, 2025
US, ROK, Japan hold air drills on countering North Korea after Lee meets Ishiba
Trilateral exercise is first since Lee Jae-myung took office, pledging to continue military cooperation with Tokyo
June 18, 2025
