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Famous North Korean ferry makes rare visit to port nearest to Russia
NK News analysis shows Mangyongbong-92 at Rajin port, in sign it could transport goods or people between two countries
September 25, 2023
Seoul asks North Korea to accept body that washed up on border island
Unification ministry says man’s possessions indicate he was DPRK citizen, though it’s unclear if he was trying to defect
September 22, 2023
Activist launches anti-regime leaflets toward North Korea to mark Freedom Week
Park Sang-hak says Fighters for a Free North Korea released 20 balloons from border island despite calls for ‘restraint’
September 22, 2023
Kim Jong Un discusses next steps for Russia cooperation at politburo meeting
North Korean leader also holds banquet for over 150 participants of delegation for last week’s 9-day Russia trip
September 22, 2023
Seoul sanctions North Korean officials for suspected arms sales to Russia
Other individuals designated for alleged ties to development of DPRK’s nuclear and missile programs
September 21, 2023
Russian military aid to North Korea would be ‘direct provocation,’ Yoon tells UN
South Korean leader’s speech is warning Seoul could ‘hurt Russia’ by providing weapons to Ukraine, expert says
September 21, 2023
North Korea-China trade hits four-month high as DPRK eases COVID controls
Outsourcing of wig production continues to drive exchange, while sanctioned goods appear among Chinese exports
September 21, 2023
Seoul summons Russian envoy to protest military cooperation with North Korea
Foreign ministry demands Moscow uphold UN sanctions and halt cooperation, after Kim Jong Un’s trip to Russian Far East
September 20, 2023
Kim Jong Un returns to Pyongyang after 9-day trip to Russia
State media report aligns with ongoing effort to show North Korean people longing for leader during journey abroad
September 20, 2023
US, ROK discuss how conventional and nuclear forces will counter North Korea
Talks come as allies seek to update strategy on defending against DPRK’s evolving nuclear and missile capabilities
September 19, 2023
