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December 06, 2024

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North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia

North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia

Kim Song says two sides cooperating in line with mutual defense pact but avoids confirming support for Ukraine invasion

North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 28, 2024
Urs Gerber: Why inter-Korean relations are back to square one
Podcast

Urs Gerber: Why inter-Korean relations are back to square one

Retired major general discusses his time as head of Swiss Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission in Panmunjom

Urs Gerber: Why inter-Korean relations are back to square one
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 28, 2024
North Korea’s bold turn toward Russia poses test for Trump’s second term

North Korea’s bold turn toward Russia poses test for Trump’s second term

Kim Jong Un has thrown off isolation to support invasion of Ukraine, but Trump’s rapport with leader provides an opening

North Korea’s bold turn toward Russia poses test for Trump’s second term
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young November 28, 2024
ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting

ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting

Gyeonggi Province claims prohibition has helped curb DPRK trash balloon launches since it went into effect last month

ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 27, 2024
G7 slams North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as threat to Europe and Asia

G7 slams North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as threat to Europe and Asia

Top US diplomat calls for China to push neighbors to cease cooperation in Ukraine, as NATO urges more sanctions

G7 slams North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as threat to Europe and Asia
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 27, 2024
North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses
Podcast

North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses

NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks Kim Jong Un’s speech to military commanders and what Moscow may be sending for troops

North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | Joon Ha Park | NK News November 26, 2024
Ukraine reveals more evidence that North Korean missiles use Western tech

Ukraine reveals more evidence that North Korean missiles use Western tech

Kyiv documents components from US and Europe produced as recently as 2023, highlighting DPRK ability to evade sanctions

Ukraine reveals more evidence that North Korean missiles use Western tech
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un bemoans poor construction standards, demands focus on profits

Kim Jong Un bemoans poor construction standards, demands focus on profits

North Korean leader inspects experimental scallop farm amid push to retake central control of rural economy

Kim Jong Un bemoans poor construction standards, demands focus on profits
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 26, 2024
North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South

North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South

Removal of ROK-built infrastructure that powered Kaesong Industrial Complex marks latest step to sever inter-Korean ties

North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 26, 2024
French naval vessel, patrol aircraft monitor North Korea sanctions around Japan

French naval vessel, patrol aircraft monitor North Korea sanctions around Japan

Australia and Canada have also deployed military assets for recent surveillance against illegal ship-to-ship transfers

French naval vessel, patrol aircraft monitor North Korea sanctions around Japan
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 26, 2024