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North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday
State Media Review

North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday

An in-depth analysis of guerrilla force celebrations, criticism of Japanese officials and anger at US ‘super squadron’

North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung May 2, 2025
What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China
Analysis

What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China

Despite Seoul's fears of abandonment, a focus on Taiwan contingencies could entrench US military presence on peninsula

What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park May 1, 2025
North Korean military brass hails Russia’s ‘sacred’ war at ‘anti-fascist’ forum
News

North Korean military brass hails Russia’s ‘sacred’ war at ‘anti-fascist’ forum

Delegation leader slams US support for Ukraine as allies promote DPRK troops’ contributions in Kursk

North Korean military brass hails Russia’s ‘sacred’ war at ‘anti-fascist’ forum
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 1, 2025
100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities
Analysis

100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities

With the US president focused on Ukraine and China, experts say he may be increasingly open to status quo with Pyongyang

100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy April 30, 2025
North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge
News

North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge

Russian PM calls $111M project tasked to likely front company a ‘significant milestone’ in bilateral ties

North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin April 30, 2025
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul
News

North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul

ROK spy agency puts DPRK death toll at 600, while assessing Kim Jong Un unlikely to visit Moscow for May 9 parade

North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 30, 2025
US accuses North Korea, Russia of violating UN sanctions with troop deployment
News

US accuses North Korea, Russia of violating UN sanctions with troop deployment

Moscow dismisses allegation after acknowledging cooperation, lauding DPRK ‘brothers’ amid calls for a Ukraine ceasefire

US accuses North Korea, Russia of violating UN sanctions with troop deployment
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin April 30, 2025
Why North Korea finally came clean on its military support for Russia’s war
Analysis

Why North Korea finally came clean on its military support for Russia’s war

Experts say allies’ sudden pivot to flaunting DPRK deployment to fight Ukraine may target increased leverage with US

Why North Korea finally came clean on its military support for Russia’s war
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 29, 2025
North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer
Analysis

North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer

Built rapidly, the DPRK’s largest-ever warship likely benefited from Russian aid and features formidable weapons suite

North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer
Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans April 29, 2025
Moscow releases video of Russian and North Korean soldiers fighting Ukraine
News

Moscow releases video of Russian and North Korean soldiers fighting Ukraine

Footage showing Kursk combat and training underscores Kremlin’s sudden shift to celebrating ‘heroic’ DPRK deployment

Moscow releases video of Russian and North Korean soldiers fighting Ukraine
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim April 29, 2025