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Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion
Russian leader pens letter to DPRK people ahead of summit, as DPRK editorial emphasizes military cooperation
June 18, 2024
Putin to visit North Korea from Tuesday for summit with Kim Jong Un: Kremlin
Russian leader’s first trip to country in 20 years comes amid global scrutiny of DPRK arms shipments for use in Ukraine
June 17, 2024
North Korea building apparent anti-tank barriers along border: ROK military
Seoul says Pyongyang has also been reinforcing roads and laying mines in move that may aim to broadcast war readiness
June 17, 2024
North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates
Researchers say DPRK has enough fissile material for 90 warheads, expressing concern over pursuit of tactical weapons
June 17, 2024
Ambassadors of Brazil and Nicaragua take up posts in North Korean capital
Diplomats are only fourth and fifth to enter country since pandemic began, as DPRK continues to shun European countries
June 17, 2024
G7 condemns North Korea-Russia arms trade ahead of possible Putin-Kim summit
Statement comes amid speculation about how two sides will further bolster military cooperation around the war in Ukraine
June 17, 2024
Six in 10 South Koreans say Seoul should put stop to anti-North Korea leafleting
But Gallup Korea survey also finds majority support ROK loudspeaker broadcasts, viewing DPRK trash balloons as threat
June 14, 2024
Russia and North Korea eye joint project to protect endangered Amur leopards
Expert says countries may seek to ‘rewild’ rare species in DPRK, noting challenges due to lack of food and habitat
June 14, 2024
North Korea celebrates deaths of soldiers building greenhouses for Kim Jong Un
State media reveals two workers died during construction on leader’s pet project, holding up their sacrifice as example
June 13, 2024
UN Security Council debates North Korean human rights, exposing fissures again
Experts bemoan worsening situation, as ROK spotlights issue during presidency despite Russian and Chinese opposition
June 13, 2024
