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US, ROK hold defense talks amid questions about Trump policy on North Korea

US, ROK hold defense talks amid questions about Trump policy on North Korea

Biannual KIDD discussion is first since Trump’s return and comes as US pushes allies to play role in countering China

US, ROK hold defense talks amid questions about Trump policy on North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 6, 2025
North Korea cancels foreigners’ visas a week before international trade fair

North Korea cancels foreigners’ visas a week before international trade fair

Last-minute decision casts doubts on DPRK’s readiness to reopen, just as it was set to hold first expo in six years

North Korea cancels foreigners’ visas a week before international trade fair
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 6, 2025
Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan

Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan

Deployment of frigate marks Rome’s second contribution to surveillance efforts to curb illicit ship-to-ship transfers

Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 5, 2025
North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2025

North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
James Fretwell
James Fretwell | NK Pro May 2, 2025
North Korean firms lay groundwork to sell sanctioned textiles, boilers in Russia

North Korean firms lay groundwork to sell sanctioned textiles, boilers in Russia

Patent records show two companies applied for brand protections in latest DPRK effort to export to neighboring market

North Korean firms lay groundwork to sell sanctioned textiles, boilers in Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 2, 2025
North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday
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North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday

An in-depth analysis of guerrilla force celebrations, criticism of Japanese officials and anger at US ‘super squadron’

North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 2, 2025
What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China

What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China

Despite Seoul's fears of abandonment, a focus on Taiwan contingencies could entrench US military presence on peninsula

What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China
North Korean military brass hails Russia’s ‘sacred’ war at ‘anti-fascist’ forum

North Korean military brass hails Russia’s ‘sacred’ war at ‘anti-fascist’ forum

Delegation leader slams US support for Ukraine as allies promote DPRK troops’ contributions in Kursk

North Korean military brass hails Russia’s ‘sacred’ war at ‘anti-fascist’ forum
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 1, 2025
100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities

100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities

With the US president focused on Ukraine and China, experts say he may be increasingly open to status quo with Pyongyang

100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy April 30, 2025
North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge

North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge

Russian PM calls $111M project tasked to likely front company a ‘significant milestone’ in bilateral ties

North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 30, 2025
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