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Quad leaders slam military cooperation with North Korea, but don’t name Russia
Despite condemning DPRK nuke program, lack of Moscow mention in coalition statement appears to be concession to India
September 23, 2024
Seoul warns of ‘military action’ after another North Korean trash balloon launch
South Korea says it would retaliate if balloons endanger citizens, following launch that caused flight suspensions
September 23, 2024
North Korea wins record third U-20 women’s World Cup after beating Japan
DPRK joins US and Germany as only countries to win tournament three times following undefeated run in Colombia
September 23, 2024
US soldier who fled to North Korea walks free after guilty plea
King sentenced to one year in prison despite charges including desertion, but released early for ‘good behavior’
September 21, 2024
US sanctions five Russian entities for facilitating illicit transactions to DPRK
Treasury also designated one individual in sanctions targeting North Korea’s WMD program and Moscow’s war in Ukraine
September 20, 2024
North Korea’s new ambassador to Cuba officially begins duties
Han Su Chol presented his credentials and vowed to strengthen and expand cooperation between two countries in all areas
September 20, 2024
Russian government jet makes quick stopover on North Korea’s east coast
Another aircraft arrived in Pyongyang Friday amid increasing flights by Russian government and military planes
September 20, 2024
Vietnamese military officials visit North Korea for deputy ministerial talks
The two sides discussed defense policies and ways to strengthen military ties, according to Vietnamese state media
September 19, 2024
North Korean junior women’s soccer team defeats US to reach U-20 World Cup final
DPRK women will now face off against Japanese team on Sunday after already beating them in final of Asian Cup in March
September 19, 2024
North Korea bookends Chuseok holiday with more trash balloon launches
Launches Wednesday follow consecutive days of barrages at beginning of holiday but no accidents, major damage reported
September 19, 2024
