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Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
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Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit

Arrival of multiple aircraft suggests large delegation for Russian leader’s visit to North Korea on Tuesday

Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 17, 2024
Pyongyang airport terminal cleared of planes in sign of prep for Putin visit
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Pyongyang airport terminal cleared of planes in sign of prep for Putin visit

Similar activity seen just before past foreign leader visits, suggesting Russian leader could soon land in North Korea

Pyongyang airport terminal cleared of planes in sign of prep for Putin visit
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 12, 2024
North Korea threatens ‘unforeseen disaster’ over alleged US spy plane flights
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North Korea threatens ‘unforeseen disaster’ over alleged US spy plane flights

Accusations of espionage follow DPRK satellite launch and warnings against US and ROK ‘intrusions’ into territory

North Korea threatens ‘unforeseen disaster’ over alleged US spy plane flights
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy May 31, 2024
Canada to deploy aircraft to monitor illegal North Korean ship-to-ship transfers
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Canada to deploy aircraft to monitor illegal North Korean ship-to-ship transfers

Tokyo says plane will operate from Okinawa air base as part of regular surveillance of DPRK efforts to evade sanctions

Canada to deploy aircraft to monitor illegal North Korean ship-to-ship transfers
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 9, 2024
China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says
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China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says

Beijing alleges Australian helicopter violated its airspace, defending actions as ‘lawful and safe’

China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says
Lina ParkLina Park May 8, 2024
Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test
Analysis

Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 to April 30, 2024

Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test
NK ProNK Pro May 3, 2024
North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024

North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro May 3, 2024
Flight of the Concorde? North Korea’s brief flirtation with supersonic airliners
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Flight of the Concorde? North Korea’s brief flirtation with supersonic airliners

DPRK once pursued deal to buy Concorde jets, highlighting its pursuit of new tech and desire for recognition from West

Flight of the Concorde? North Korea’s brief flirtation with supersonic airliners
Daniel SalisburyDaniel Salisbury May 3, 2024
North Korea’s Air Koryo changes logo to comply with new anti-unification policy
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North Korea’s Air Koryo changes logo to comply with new anti-unification policy

Removal of Korean Peninsula from flag carrier’s logo is in line with sweeping changes to inter-Korean symbols this year

North Korea’s Air Koryo changes logo to comply with new anti-unification policy
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 25, 2024
New Zealand to deploy new aircraft to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion
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New Zealand to deploy new aircraft to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion

Boeing P-8A Poseidon will operate out of Okinawa from mid-April and watch for illegal ship-to-ship transfers

New Zealand to deploy new aircraft to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 10, 2024