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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
May 26, 2025
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
May 26, 2025
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
May 26, 2025
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
May 23, 2025
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
May 23, 2025
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
May 23, 2025
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
May 23, 2025
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
May 22, 2025
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
May 22, 2025
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
May 22, 2025
