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Russia and North Korea at ‘war with West’ and US, Lavrov says in Pyongyang
Sergei Lavrov could meet Kim Jong Un as evidence emerges of weapons operation to aid Moscow’s war in Ukraine
October 18, 2023
North Korean nukes ‘interconnected’ with Hamas and Russia threats: ROK officials
Speakers at Seoul defense forum call for cooperation on global threats, but voice doubt DPRK will denuclearize
October 18, 2023
18 UN experts demand China refrain from forcibly repatriating North Koreans
Human rights experts warn returnees face torture and even execution, after report China sent 600 people back to DPRK
October 18, 2023
China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission
Beijing’s claim comes after Ottawa said Chinese jets harassed its surveillance aircraft in international airspace
October 18, 2023
North Korean athletes to skip Asian Para Games over anti-doping ruling
Organizers say DPRK made decision after being told athletes could not compete under their flag
October 17, 2023
K-pop star says North Koreans confessed they were her fans at Pyongyang concert
Claims by singer Ailee speak to spread of South Korean content despite DPRK laws against its consumption, expert says
October 17, 2023
Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea
Arrival of B-52 seeks to ‘reassure’ South Koreans about joint deterrence against DPRK threats, expert says
October 16, 2023
Russian foreign minister to visit North Korea amid US accusations of arms trade
Moscow says Sergei Lavrov will visit Pyongyang from Oct. 18-19, in follow up to last month’s Kim-Putin summit
October 16, 2023
Secure Russian naval base processed alleged North Korean arms shipments: Imagery
NK Pro analysis also shows at least 2 other ships involved in operation, appearing to back up US claims of weapons sales
October 16, 2023
New US envoy on North Korean human rights makes first visit to Seoul
Julie Turner discusses China’s repatriation of DPRK defectors with top ROK officials, days after being sworn in
October 16, 2023
