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North Korea slams US veto of UN resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire

North Korea slams US veto of UN resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Statement accuses Washington of ‘double standards’ after criticizing other nations for vetoing resolutions against DPRK

North Korea slams US veto of UN resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Joe Smith
Joe Smith December 11, 2023
Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights

Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights

Expert says Russian city may be ‘collection point’ for returning citizens as large numbers reportedly spotted at airport

Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 11, 2023
Why China’s military could back North Korea in a conflict on the peninsula
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Why China’s military could back North Korea in a conflict on the peninsula

Beijing’s support for DPRK is unlikely to extend to intervention — unless it can divert US in Taiwan contingency

Why China’s military could back North Korea in a conflict on the peninsula
Peter Ward
Peter Ward December 11, 2023
US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns

US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns

Pyongyang points finger at Seoul for breakdown of military agreement but omits its own role in deal’s collapse

US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 11, 2023
How North Korean support for Russia and Hamas compels Seoul to pivot West
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How North Korean support for Russia and Hamas compels Seoul to pivot West

Inter-Korean tensions are spilling beyond peninsula as ROK moves to strengthen security ties with Europe and Israel

How North Korean support for Russia and Hamas compels Seoul to pivot West
Francis Shin
Francis Shin December 8, 2023
Famous French actor made obscene remarks about women during North Korea trip

Famous French actor made obscene remarks about women during North Korea trip

Footage in new documentary shows Gérard Depardieu directed lewd comments toward DPRK guide and even a child in 2018

Famous French actor made obscene remarks about women during North Korea trip
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 8, 2023
US, ROK, Japan kick off new working group to counter North Korean cyber threats

US, ROK, Japan kick off new working group to counter North Korean cyber threats

Inaugural meeting of trilateral body comes as countries have pushed to boost cooperation on DPRK since Camp David summit

US, ROK, Japan kick off new working group to counter North Korean cyber threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 8, 2023
What China’s respiratory illness outbreak among children means for North Korea

What China’s respiratory illness outbreak among children means for North Korea

While DPRK is keeping tabs on situation as it reopens, expert says country likely able to mitigate health risks

What China’s respiratory illness outbreak among children means for North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell December 7, 2023
State media review: North Korea to hold major political meeting to wrap up year
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State media review: North Korea to hold major political meeting to wrap up year

An in-depth analysis of politburo decisions, commentaries on US and ROK, progress on housing projects and more

State media review: North Korea to hold major political meeting to wrap up year
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 7, 2023
Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
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Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation

Two companies confirm they’re using DPRK labor as Russia appears increasingly willing to overlook sanctions violations

Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 6, 2023