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Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance
US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang
February 8, 2025
North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
An in-depth analysis of DPRK’s medal hopes, a 250-mile pilgrimage to honor Kim Il Sung and frigid weather conditions
February 7, 2025
Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
Experts tell NK News strategic regrouping, intelligence gaps and Trump’s return are factors behind conflicting reports
February 7, 2025
How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs
Archival evidence sheds light on how the DPRK procured British technology to build its own amphibious craft
February 6, 2025
North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes
February 6, 2025
CGI battles and romance meet in new North Korean war epic exalting Kim Il Sung
‘72 Hours’ revises human focus of DPRK cinema but never loses sight of propaganda that obedience to leader is above all
February 5, 2025
Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists
Ambassador Wang Yajun visited Pyongyang Metro and Air China office amid anticipation of tourism opening beyond Russians
February 5, 2025
North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies
Men’s team was victorious in one match, drew in another with Russian coach expressing interest in acquiring DPRK player
February 5, 2025
Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks
February 5, 2025
North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024
Record number of DPRK citizens entered as students while more than 6,400 Russians visited North Korea in same period
February 4, 2025
