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Why North Koreans could be among the last to learn who won US election
Analysis shows state media can take days and even months to acknowledge result, depending on regime’s policy goals
November 6, 2024
North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
Satellite imagery shows construction at Kumsusan Guesthouse where Putin and Xi stayed during their trips to DPRK
November 6, 2024
Donald Trump wins US election, setting stage for North Korea policy shift
Victory marks return to power of president who held two summits with Kim Jong Un, but unclear if DPRK open to diplomacy
November 6, 2024
Swiss diplomats visit North Korea to explore reopening development office: Bern
Spokesperson tells NK News that Switzerland is evaluating return to Pyongyang, four years after suspending operations
November 6, 2024
North Korean troops have joined combat against Ukraine, top Kyiv officials say
Zelensky and his defense chief confirm first clashes with DPRK, calling for support to counter Russia’s ‘escalation’
November 6, 2024
US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election
Agreement outlines cost-sharing for US troop presence to counter North Korea, as Seoul braces for Harris or Trump
November 5, 2024
How North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia has triggered a rash of fake news
Analysis suggests some videos circulating on social media were staged or edited, distracting from facts on the ground
November 5, 2024
At least 10K North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk, Ukraine and US assess
Washington says troops ready to enter combat, after Kyiv stated there there has already been clash with DPRK forces
November 5, 2024
North Korea vows to build up nuke arsenal at UN meeting on latest ICBM launch
Russia defends DPRK test of new missile as response to US ‘aggression,’ while US and ROK denounce as sanctions violation
November 5, 2024
North Korea’s new missile, fighting in Kursk and the end of the Juche calendar
NK News’ Bryan Betts discusses Pyongyang’s ‘Hwasong-19’ launch and the latest on North Korean soldiers in Russia
November 5, 2024
