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Summit subterfuge? Why Putin may be bluffing about tech transfers to North Korea
Russian leader met Kim Jong Un with one eye on South Korea, likely hoping to compel Seoul not to send weapons to Ukraine
September 21, 2023
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s second summit with Vladimir Putin – Ep. 307
The NK News team reviews North Korean leader’s whirlwind tour through Russian Far East, the potential fallout and more
September 20, 2023
Why interoperability remains a hurdle for trilateral cooperation on North Korea
US has strong military ties with its Asian allies, but Japan and South Korea have far less experience working together
September 20, 2023
Seoul summons Russian envoy to protest military cooperation with North Korea
Foreign ministry demands Moscow uphold UN sanctions and halt cooperation, after Kim Jong Un’s trip to Russian Far East
September 20, 2023
Kim Jong Un returns to Pyongyang after 9-day trip to Russia
State media report aligns with ongoing effort to show North Korean people longing for leader during journey abroad
September 20, 2023
US, ROK discuss how conventional and nuclear forces will counter North Korea
Talks come as allies seek to update strategy on defending against DPRK’s evolving nuclear and missile capabilities
September 19, 2023
North Korea kicks off Asian Games campaign with first soccer match in four years
Return to competition comes as the country eases border controls and could pave way for joining World Cup qualifiers
September 19, 2023
North Korean kids show airs graphic rabbit killing to slam ‘American bastards’
‘Grandfather’s Old Tales’ casts US as the ‘imperialist wolf’ that devours live animal in bloody propaganda scene
September 18, 2023
North Korea’s ‘egregious’ human rights abuses remain a ‘priority,’ US says
Washington raises concern about forced repatriation of defectors in statement marking start of North Korea Freedom Week
September 18, 2023
North Korea’s Kim heads home after weeklong military-focused tour of Russia
Kim Jong Un spent final day touring animal feed factory and local university before boarding train for Pyongyang
September 18, 2023
