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Russian aircraft lands in North Korea before departing after just two hours
Military plane’s stopover marks first confirmed flight from Russia this year, one month after another jet’s secret trip
February 24, 2025
North Korean soldiers adjust tactics after reentering combat in Kursk
Ukrainian platoon commander says troops are exercising more caution and have reduced size of their assault groups
February 21, 2025
IAEA chief calls for engagement with North Korea amid nuclear arsenal concerns
He also urged for agency to establish presence in country as new DPRK sanctions monitoring body met for first time
February 21, 2025
South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine
Foreign ministry stated ROK is willing to provide protection and support after DPRK soldier expressed hope to defect
February 19, 2025
South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen
Prosecutors had sought 3-5 years prison time for four Moon administration officials’ involvement in 2019 repatriation
February 19, 2025
Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet
Washington, Moscow initiate peace talks as Kyiv says it successfully destroyed DPRK artillery system in ongoing conflict
February 19, 2025
Kim’s redevelopment plans, Trump’s fund freeze and tour companies in North Korea
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy talks Kim’s latest construction goals, Trump’s impact on DPRK human rights and tourism prospects
February 18, 2025
Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea
Advocacy groups have shifted to more hardline stance, urging end to aid, sanctions relief until abductees are returned
February 18, 2025
Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader commits to more skyscraper construction in future, outlining housing projects beyond 50k project
February 17, 2025
Ukraine has ‘completely destroyed’ North Korean units in Kursk says Zelensky
President warned Western leaders of threat Moscow-Pyongyang alliance poses during speech at Munich Security Conference
February 17, 2025
