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Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow

Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow

Two sides also reportedly held talks on food trade and other cooperation, as Russian delegation departs Pyongyang

Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 17, 2023
Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit

Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit

Experts say DPRK policy ‘remains on autopilot’ even as US and Chinese leaders make progress on other issues

Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit
James Fretwell
James Fretwell November 16, 2023
Hungary to extradite South Korean over raid on North Korean Embassy in Spain

Hungary to extradite South Korean over raid on North Korean Embassy in Spain

Unnamed man accused of committing array of crimes during raid by activist group Free Joseon in Feb. 2019

Hungary to extradite South Korean over raid on North Korean Embassy in Spain
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 16, 2023
Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns

Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns

Jingsh say it will support foreign investment and acquisitions, years after UN sanctions drove out other law firms

Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 16, 2023
State media review: North Korea touts new law on disability rights
NK PRO

State media review: North Korea touts new law on disability rights

An in-depth analysis of how DPRK treats people with disabilities, arms sales counter claims, criticism of G7 and more

State media review: North Korea touts new law on disability rights
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung | Shreyas Reddy November 16, 2023
The US must not restation nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula

The US must not restation nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula

Deploying nukes in South Korea doesn’t help deter North Korea and would invite responses that undermine US-ROK alliance

The US must not restation nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula
Steve Tharp
Steve Tharp November 16, 2023
US again deploys B-52H bomber to peninsula for joint training with South Korea

US again deploys B-52H bomber to peninsula for joint training with South Korea

Deployment is 12th this year and demonstrates US commitment to deter North Korea and defend against attack, Seoul says

US again deploys B-52H bomber to peninsula for joint training with South Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 15, 2023
The growing evidence of North Korean weapons trade with Russia – Ep. 315
Podcast

The growing evidence of North Korean weapons trade with Russia – Ep. 315

The NK News team discusses Pyongyang’s ties with Moscow, overseas IT workers, boat defections and more

The growing evidence of North Korean weapons trade with Russia – Ep. 315
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 15, 2023
High-level Russian delegation in North Korea for economic talks: State media

High-level Russian delegation in North Korea for economic talks: State media

Discussions are first under bilateral commission since 2019 and follow Kim-Putin summit on expanding cooperation

High-level Russian delegation in North Korea for economic talks: State media
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 15, 2023
UN Command, South Korea pledge ‘united’ response if North Korea attacks

UN Command, South Korea pledge ‘united’ response if North Korea attacks

ROK and 17 UNC member states hold first-ever meeting of defense chiefs, stressing role in maintaining peace

UN Command, South Korea pledge ‘united’ response if North Korea attacks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 14, 2023