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Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip
Interviews

Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip

In interviews, first DPRK tourists in years recount state of facilities, restrictions on movement, trip costs and more

Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 27, 2024
Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea
News

Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea

Progressive politician suggests Moon Jae-in play role in engaging Pyongyang, stresses need to reduce military tensions

Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 27, 2024
How great power competition is shaping North Korea’s grand strategy
Analysis

How great power competition is shaping North Korea’s grand strategy

Rejection of unification and foreign policy changes reflect DPRK’s effort to find new way forward amid US-China rivalry

How great power competition is shaping North Korea’s grand strategy
Marialaura De AngelisMarialaura De Angelis February 27, 2024
German delegation visiting North Korea to inspect embassy building in Pyongyang
News

German delegation visiting North Korea to inspect embassy building in Pyongyang

Visit likely first by European staff since pandemic began, though Germany says it doesn’t guarantee embassy reopening

German delegation visiting North Korea to inspect embassy building in Pyongyang
Joe SmithJoe Smith February 27, 2024
North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time
News

North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time

DPRK has repeatedly paid late in recent years, which one expert says may reflect country’s financial struggles

North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time
Joe SmithJoe Smith February 26, 2024
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
News

EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia

European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments

EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 26, 2024
Why talks on North Korea’s nuclear program still can’t get off the ground
Analysis

Why talks on North Korea’s nuclear program still can’t get off the ground

Conflicting party goals and stable status quo have long undermined negotiations, though arms control holds promise

Why talks on North Korea’s nuclear program still can’t get off the ground
Su-Mi LeeSu-Mi Lee February 26, 2024
North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists
News

North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists

UNICEF and Red Cross say they don’t yet known when they can return but are pushing to deliver much-needed assistance

North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 23, 2024
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
News

North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports

Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year

North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 23, 2024
US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
News

US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief

Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term

US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park February 23, 2024
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