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Kim Jong Un greets Putin at Pyongyang airport, belatedly kicking off state visit
Russian leader touched down overnight, hours behind schedule, after extended stopover in Russian Far East
June 19, 2024
North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media
Authorities make rare exception to rules to broadcast WWII drama on KCTV as part of Russia-centered programming block
June 18, 2024
North Korea lines streets with Putin portraits and Russian flags ahead of visit
DPRK preparing to roll out red carpet for Russian leader, who is set to arrive overnight after running behind schedule
June 18, 2024
Mine explosions have killed North Korean soldiers working on frontline: ROK
Seoul says military also fired warning shots toward DPRK workers who encroached on border on Tuesday morning
June 18, 2024
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
