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US, ROK stage naval drills on countering North Korean incursions over sea border

US, ROK stage naval drills on countering North Korean incursions over sea border

Joint exercise in East Sea trains for special ops attacks and comes as DPRK projects more aggressive naval posture

US, ROK stage naval drills on countering North Korean incursions over sea border
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 12, 2025
At Red Square, Putin meets North Korean general leading troops against Ukraine

At Red Square, Putin meets North Korean general leading troops against Ukraine

Russian leader thanks officers linked to DPRK deployment at parade as Kim Jong Un visits Russian Embassy for Victory Day

At Red Square, Putin meets North Korean general leading troops against Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 9, 2025
Putin, Xi demand end to sanctions and ‘military pressure’ against North Korea

Putin, Xi demand end to sanctions and ‘military pressure’ against North Korea

Leaders of Russia and China denounce US policy in Asia ahead of Victory Day parade set to showcase their alignment

Putin, Xi demand end to sanctions and ‘military pressure’ against North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 9, 2025
What if a successful Chinese invasion of Taiwan emboldens North Korea

What if a successful Chinese invasion of Taiwan emboldens North Korea

US inaction or defeat would leave allies feeling vulnerable, and push Seoul to take desperate measures for its defense

What if a successful Chinese invasion of Taiwan emboldens North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell May 9, 2025
US accuses Russia of obstructing North Korea sanctions enforcement at UNSC

US accuses Russia of obstructing North Korea sanctions enforcement at UNSC

Security Council meeting foregrounds continuing divisions over DPRK, one year after dissolution of Panel of Experts

US accuses Russia of obstructing North Korea sanctions enforcement at UNSC
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 8, 2025
Bart van Genugten: How Western tourists put North Koreans’ lives at risk
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Bart van Genugten: How Western tourists put North Koreans’ lives at risk

YouTuber recounts his participation in the recent Pyongyang marathon and the ethics of creating content in the DPRK

Bart van Genugten: How Western tourists put North Koreans’ lives at risk
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News May 8, 2025
What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks
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What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks

Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar have all served as go-betweens for US, but hurdles stand in way of them doing so with DPRK

What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal May 8, 2025
First footage emerges of Russia firing North Korean 240mm rockets at Ukraine

First footage emerges of Russia firing North Korean 240mm rockets at Ukraine

Expert says video appears to show DPRK-supplied MLRS in combat, while Kyiv releases evidence of a unit’s destruction

First footage emerges of Russia firing North Korean 240mm rockets at Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 8, 2025
North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data

North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data

Moscow’s figure for first three months is down from nearly 5.5K in Q4, despite signs of continuing bilateral cooperation

North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 8, 2025
Why North Korea and Russia won’t flaunt ties at Moscow’s Victory Day parade

Why North Korea and Russia won’t flaunt ties at Moscow’s Victory Day parade

Ukraine war talks and security concerns may be factors, but DPRK troops’ absence is unlikely to dent their alliance

Why North Korea and Russia won’t flaunt ties at Moscow’s Victory Day parade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 7, 2025