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North Korean state TV airs a hit song by American pop icon Bruno Mars
Snippet of ‘It Will Rain’ appears in coverage of Russian figure skating routine, despite official ban on foreign media
US, ROK forces did not carry out delayed drills last month as planned: JCS chief
Jin Yong-sung also says North Korea’s new Hwasong-20 ICBM may use Russian tech at parliamentary audit
North Korean electric power specialists head to Moscow for energy forum
Delegation led by electric power minister looks to expand cooperation amid DPRK’s chronic electricity shortages
More than Medvedev: Inside Russia’s huge delegation to North Korea’s parade
Lawmakers, officials and even pop stars joined events for DPRK holiday in broad show of support for Ukraine war alliance
Unpacking North Korea’s military parade, from foreign guests to new weapons
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim and Colin Zwirko discuss what we learned from the spectacle for the Workers’ Party
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
