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How North Korea courted global friends at its ruling party celebrations
Despite focus on China and Russia, participants from Global South underscored DRPK push to revive anti-imperialist ties
North Korea, Vietnam sign deals on enhancing defense cooperation, other ties
Two sides provide no details about agreements in health care, media and more, which follow leader-level talks last week
Seoul’s defense chief says US troops should focus on North Korea, not China
Ahn Gyu-back also says Russia has provided submarine tech to DPRK, while stressing need to invest in drone warfare
At a subdued parade, Kim Jong Un turns to foreign friends to project strength
North Korea’s first parade since 2023 flaunted not just nukes but regime’s confidence with China and Russia at its back
Kim Jong Un holds talks with Russia’s Medvedev on boosting ‘blood-forged’ ties
Former Russian president praises North Korean troops’ bravery while fighting Ukrainian troops in Kursk
North Korea showcases new long-range nukes at rain-soaked military parade
Kim Jong Un watches with foreign guests as Hwasong-20 ICBM debuts alongside DPRK soldiers who fought Ukraine
US, ROK hold strategic talks on modernizing alliance, deterring North Korea
Allison Hooker and Park Yoon-joo meet for first deputy foreign minister-level strategic dialogue in four years
Russian pop star returns to North Korea for concert celebrating Ukraine war ties
Pro-Putin singer Shaman and Russian art troupes perform for Kim Jong Un in showcase honoring fallen DPRK soldiers
North Korea’s party daily publishes rare op-ed by Chinese ambassador
An in-depth analysis of article celebrating ‘unshakeable’ ties, loyalty letter relay and party foundation day coverage
Kim Jong Un touts totalitarianism to foreign guests at first mass games in years
North Korean leader promotes benefits of eliminating political enemies in speech at 80th party anniversary celebration
