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North Korea starts rebuilding major airbase in latest sign of air force revival
Satellite imagery shows construction on runway, but expert says still unclear if Pukchang Airbase could host new drones
September 13, 2023
Russia and North Korea to launch joint construction projects: Russian governor
Oleg Kozhemyako says he and Kim Jong Un discussed cooperation on tourism, agriculture and construction on Tuesday
September 13, 2023
Vladimir Putin meets Kim Jong Un at spaceport, offers to help build satellites
Kremlin confirms North Korean leader visiting Cosmodrome Vostochny in Russian Far East after train trip from Pyongyang
September 13, 2023
North Korea launches ballistic missiles as Kim Jong Un visits Russia for summit
South Korean military says DPRK fired two short-range missiles, in first launches while leader out of country
September 13, 2023
UN working to confirm forced repatriations of North Koreans, special envoy says
Elizabeth Salmon raises concern about some 1,500 DPRK nationals imprisoned in China as North Korea opens borders
September 12, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s train speeds past Vladivostok en route to presumed Putin summit
Russian media speculate North Korean leader could meet Putin at Far East spaceport, though Kremlin tight-lipped
September 12, 2023
North Korea’s last remaining satellite to burn up in atmosphere soon: Experts
Defunct Kwangmyongsong-3-2 could fall to Earth this week after decade in space, leaving DPRK without satellite in orbit
September 12, 2023
Military officials join Kim Jong Un for trip to Russia as Putin summit looms
State media says North Korean leader left Pyongyang via private train on Sunday after US warns against weapons deal
September 12, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia in coming days: Kremlin
DPRK state media also reported on meeting between leaders at invitation of Vladimir Putin but did not specify location
September 11, 2023
North Korea-Russia summit to talk arms deal would be ‘huge mistake’: VP Harris
White House laments ‘act of desperation’ while expert sees major potential gains for DPRK
September 11, 2023
