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Kim Jong Un pays respects to Russian ‘comrade’ who bridged their countries
Photos showed the North Korean leader kneeling on one knee as he laid flowers before the late ambassador’s memorial
December 11, 2025
Crypto trading site faces $7.5M in US fines for enabling North Korean laundering
Peer-to-peer exchange allowed Lazarus Group to repeatedly cash out stolen funds despite warnings from Washington
December 11, 2025
Jane Hardy: An Australian diplomat’s lessons from 30 years with North Korea
Former senior diplomat breaks down how influence — not intelligence alone — shaped Australia’s approach to Pyongyang
December 11, 2025
UNESCO willing to help bring North Korea to conference in South, Seoul says
Likelihood of North Korea attending the convention is 'quite low' amid stalled inter-Korean ties, expert says
December 10, 2025
North Korean ‘comrades’ fighting for Russia deserve medals, Kursk governor says
The proposal comes as Kursk honored Russian troops who repelled a Ukrainian incursion
December 10, 2025
Hundreds of foreign runners to descend upon North Korea for Pyongyang marathon
Authorities set to ease border controls in premier race for second straight year despite ongoing tourism restrictions
December 9, 2025
Late Russian ambassador to DPRK remembered as savvy diplomat, harbinger of war
Amb. Alexander Matsegora’s death on Saturday brought mixed reactions from the foreign policy community
December 9, 2025
US defense funding bill aims to stop unilateral troop reduction in South Korea
Roughly 28,500 US troops stationed in South Korea are tasked with defending Seoul and deterring North Korea
December 9, 2025
Death of Russian ambassador to DPRK, forgotten detainees and Halifax Forum
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the death of Amb. Matsegora, question to Lee Jae-myung and trip to security forum
December 9, 2025
7 Chinese ships ‘shadowed’ New Zealand vessel tracking North Korean smuggling
Trailing of HMNZS Aotearoa comes shortly after Chinese warship allegedly followed French frigate watching DPRK transfers
December 9, 2025
