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Russia evacuates North Korean diplomats from Syria following Assad’s ouster

Russia evacuates North Korean diplomats from Syria following Assad’s ouster

Foreign ministry says it transported DPRK staff to Moscow, throwing Pyongyang’s operations in Damascus into question

Russia evacuates North Korean diplomats from Syria following Assad’s ouster
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 16, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol impeached, throwing inter-Korean relations into question

President Yoon Suk-yeol impeached, throwing inter-Korean relations into question

National Assembly votes to remove Yoon from office after martial law decision to root out ‘pro-DPRK’ forces

President Yoon Suk-yeol impeached, throwing inter-Korean relations into question
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 14, 2024
US indicts 14 North Korean IT workers for raising funds for weapons programs

US indicts 14 North Korean IT workers for raising funds for weapons programs

FBI offers $5M reward for further information, alleging they worked for DPRK-controlled firms using fake identities

US indicts 14 North Korean IT workers for raising funds for weapons programs
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 13, 2024
Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk

Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk

Shift to acknowledging DPRK troops may be part of Kremlin strategy to portray soldiers in favorable light, expert says

Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 13, 2024
North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
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North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast

Flights point to possible urgent military shipments, as Il-76 conversion to early warning aircraft enters new stage

North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 13, 2024
From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
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From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea

An in-depth look at all the NGOs, businesses and schools that have resumed operations after pandemic closures

From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 13, 2024
North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
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North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan

An in-depth analysis of criticism of Space Force, Mount Paektu pilgrims, coverage of ROK protests and more

North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 13, 2024
In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one
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In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one

Martial law tarnished South Korea’s image as reliable security partner, and hopes for bigger role in US nuclear policy

In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 13, 2024
North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
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North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery

Work on passenger or cargo station is part of ongoing construction at Wonsan Kalma ahead of scheduled May 2025 opening

North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 12, 2024
Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
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Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere

While scant cooperation limits impact of events in Syria, rebel victory could deal blow to DPRK allies Russia and Iran

Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal December 12, 2024
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