March 19, 2024
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Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties
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Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties

Delegations from Far East and culture ministry mark latest push to expand cooperation beyond arms sales for Ukraine war

Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election
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Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election

North Korean leader’s message reflects growing relationship between two countries around war in Ukraine, expert says

Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election
Joe SmithJoe Smith March 18, 2024
North Korean ambassador to leave Cuba after ally establishes ties with Seoul
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North Korean ambassador to leave Cuba after ally establishes ties with Seoul

Experts say DPRK may be punishing envoy or downgrading post, or just conducting regular rotation of diplomatic staff

North Korean ambassador to leave Cuba after ally establishes ties with Seoul
Joe SmithJoe Smith March 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says
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Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says

Statement by North Korean leader’s sister holds up ‘trustworthy’ Aurus Senat as symbol of growing bilateral cooperation

Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 16, 2024
Nonprofits urge UN to update ‘historic’ report on North Korea human rights abuse
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Nonprofits urge UN to update ‘historic’ report on North Korea human rights abuse

Activists say new Commission of Inquiry report needed to address issues under Kim Jong Un and draw attention to problem

Nonprofits urge UN to update ‘historic’ report on North Korea human rights abuse
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 15, 2024
Russia has fired North Korean missiles at Ukraine some 50 times, prosecutors say
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Russia has fired North Korean missiles at Ukraine some 50 times, prosecutors say

Ukraine alleges DPRK missiles have struck at least six regions, singling out ballistic missile attacks on Kharkiv

Russia has fired North Korean missiles at Ukraine some 50 times, prosecutors say
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 15, 2024
Russian port receives first suspected North Korean weapons shipment in month
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Russian port receives first suspected North Korean weapons shipment in month

Imagery shows Lady R cargo ship at center of alleged arms operation delivered cargo from Rason to Vostochny this week

Russian port receives first suspected North Korean weapons shipment in month
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 15, 2024
US-ROK exercises on combatting North Korea end with a bang of tank guns
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US-ROK exercises on combatting North Korea end with a bang of tank guns

ROK artillery coordinate with US drones to simulate attack on DPRK forces on last day of Freedom Shield

US-ROK exercises on combatting North Korea end with a bang of tank guns
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Joon Ha Park March 14, 2024
Shady North Korean freighter tied to sanctions evasion visits Russian coal port
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Shady North Korean freighter tied to sanctions evasion visits Russian coal port

Experts say Kum Ya may have engaged in ship-to-ship transfers and is likely delivering illicit cargo

Shady North Korean freighter tied to sanctions evasion visits Russian coal port
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 14, 2024
Victims of North Korean repatriation campaign sue for compensation in ROK court
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Victims of North Korean repatriation campaign sue for compensation in ROK court

First ROK lawsuit over case alleges DPRK lured Koreans in Japan with false promises and that Seoul didn’t protect them

Victims of North Korean repatriation campaign sue for compensation in ROK court
Lina ParkLina Park | Shreyas Reddy March 14, 2024
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