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Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
An in-depth analysis of possible crackdowns on defectors, March 1 commemorations, Kim Jong Un’s humor and more
March 7, 2025
North Korea, Russia denounce upcoming US-ROK drills for ‘escalating tensions’
Pyongyang warns ‘retaliation is inevitable,’ as Moscow encourages Trump to pursue talks with Kim Jong Un
March 7, 2025
Russia speeds up work on bridge to North Korea despite winter weather: Report
Satellite imagery shows start of construction on foundation for long-delayed vehicle bridge over Tumen River
March 6, 2025
US-ROK to kick off major exercise on countering North Korea, first under Trump
Large-scale Freedom Shield spring drills will feature 19K South Korean personnel and 16 field training exercises
March 6, 2025
North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul
NIS assessment comes as Ukraine has accused Moscow of transferring drone tech to Pyongyang
March 6, 2025
Georgy Toloraya: Why the North Korea-Russia relationship is built to last
Russian scholar and former diplomat discusses why ties will continue to develop even after the war in Ukraine is over
March 6, 2025
Trump pick for key post calls for ROK to do more to defend against North Korea
Elbridge Colby tells Senate he wants to ‘empower’ allies and bolster Seoul’s role in alliance to counter DPRK, China
March 5, 2025
North Korea closes border city to tourism, less than three weeks after reopening
Abrupt reversal on travel to Rason raises questions about broader resumption of foreign tourism to DPRK post-pandemic
March 5, 2025
North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense
NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks DPRK criticism of US aircraft carrier visit to peninsula and its message to Trump
March 4, 2025
North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
Work resumes after 5-year delay on possible customs or economic park at foot of notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’
March 4, 2025
