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High-level Russian delegation in North Korea for economic talks: State media
Discussions are first under bilateral commission since 2019 and follow Kim-Putin summit on expanding cooperation
November 15, 2023
North Korea tests new motors for nuclear ballistic missiles: State media
Solid-fuel intermediate-range technology allows DPRK to fire nukes at shorter notice across Northeast Asia
November 15, 2023
UN Command, South Korea pledge ‘united’ response if North Korea attacks
ROK and 17 UNC member states hold first-ever meeting of defense chiefs, stressing role in maintaining peace
November 14, 2023
Yoon vows to raise alarm about North Korea-Russia military ties at APEC summit
South Korean president also claims DPRK seeks to advance missiles through satellite launches, though expert disagrees
November 14, 2023
US, ROK hold joint naval drill on defending against North Korean submarines
Expert says exercise seeks to improve responses to maritime infiltration as DPRK pushes to revamp its naval forces
November 14, 2023
US, ROK, Japan to kick off info sharing on North Korean missiles next month
Announcement comes as Seoul and Washington revise strategy for deterring DPRK nukes for first time in decade
November 13, 2023
North Korea calls for ‘dissolving’ UN Command ahead of major meeting with ROK
DPRK foreign ministry slams first-ever meeting between defense ministers of ROK and UNC as ‘scheme to ignite war’
November 13, 2023
Russia could provide farmland to North Koreans in Far East, governor says
Head of Primorsky Krai says delegation from region will visit DPRK this year to discuss tourism and trade cooperation
November 13, 2023
ROK spy agency defends detention of North Korean defectors against UN criticism
NIS says it’s committed to protecting human rights of escapees, but activist tells NK News agency is not doing enough
November 10, 2023
North Korean election reform does not guarantee right to vote, Seoul says
Reform allows two candidates to run in pre-election primaries, a move one expert says could prove significant
November 10, 2023
