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Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

Experts tell NK News strategic regrouping, intelligence gaps and Trump’s return are factors behind conflicting reports

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 7, 2025
How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs

How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs

Archival evidence sheds light on how the DPRK procured British technology to build its own amphibious craft

How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs
Daniel Salisbury
Daniel Salisbury February 6, 2025
North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
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North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington

Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes

North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal February 6, 2025
CGI battles and romance meet in new North Korean war epic exalting Kim Il Sung

CGI battles and romance meet in new North Korean war epic exalting Kim Il Sung

‘72 Hours’ revises human focus of DPRK cinema but never loses sight of propaganda that obedience to leader is above all

CGI battles and romance meet in new North Korean war epic exalting Kim Il Sung
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko February 5, 2025
Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Ambassador Wang Yajun visited Pyongyang Metro and Air China office amid anticipation of tourism opening beyond Russians

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 5, 2025
North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies

North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies

Men’s team was victorious in one match, drew in another with Russian coach expressing interest in acquiring DPRK player

North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 5, 2025
Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns

Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns

Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks

Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 5, 2025
North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024

North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024

Record number of DPRK citizens entered as students while more than 6,400 Russians visited North Korea in same period

North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 4, 2025
North Korea’s top universities forge new links with Russian institutions

North Korea’s top universities forge new links with Russian institutions

DPRK delegations visited various Russian universities to discuss nuclear science, joint training and student exchanges

North Korea’s top universities forge new links with Russian institutions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 4, 2025
North Korea’s criticism of Trump official and key DPRK officers killed in Kursk
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North Korea’s criticism of Trump official and key DPRK officers killed in Kursk

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll talks Pyongyang’s first statement on new US administration and troops being retrained

North Korea’s criticism of Trump official and key DPRK officers killed in Kursk