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Book review: Interrogating North Korea’s role in Africa’s fight for freedom
‘Comrades Beyond the Cold War’ reveals how DPRK exported arms, ideology and art to Southern Africa, defying hermit label
September 10, 2025
Reported US Navy SEAL mission highlights risks of trying to spy on North Korea
Experts say revelations about 2019 operation could hurt US-DPRK ties, but suggest Trump could try similar measures again
September 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un lauds troops at war in ‘far-away alien land’ in national day speech
North Korean leader references Russia deployment and rejects ‘foreign’ influence in low-key Sept. 9 celebrations
September 10, 2025
UK names career diplomat as new ambassador to North Korea
Simon Wood expected to take up post this month, though not in Pyongyang since the UK Embassy remains closed
September 9, 2025
Kim Jong Un likely demanded China drop nuke issue before visit: ROK minister
Chung Dong-young calls North Korean leader’s trip a success for Pyongyang, stresses shortcomings of sanctions regime
September 9, 2025
Exhibition of North Korean art glorifying Russia troop dispatch opens in Moscow
Over 120 works on display at Russian museum through next month, including art from sanctioned Mansudae studio
September 9, 2025
North Korea’s engine test, Kim Jong Un’s Beijing diplomacy and trade fair plans
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks the DPRK’s missile advances and why it has barred Western businesses from an upcoming event
September 9, 2025
North Korea bars Western businesses from fall trade fair, reversing course again
Only Chinese and Russians will be able to join October event as DPRK continues to shun economic ties with Europe
September 8, 2025
Putin stresses importance of new border infrastructure linked to North Korea
Russian president calls for laying new power lines to town across from DPRK as part of efforts to modernize crossings
September 8, 2025
North Koreans get rare glimpse of Chinese military might in TV program on parade
State TV documentary on Kim Jong Un’s China trip also reveals he stayed at DPRK Embassy, suggesting security concerns
September 8, 2025
