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Ukraine unveils new regulation granting student permits for North Koreans

Ukraine unveils new regulation granting student permits for North Koreans

But an expert warns the new regulation labels DPRK as a hostile force and won’t legalize the status of North Korean POWs

Ukraine unveils new regulation granting student permits for North Koreans
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 6, 2026
Drone strike near DPRK Embassy dims prospects for a Kim Jong Un visit to Moscow

Drone strike near DPRK Embassy dims prospects for a Kim Jong Un visit to Moscow

While DPRK leader’s visit to Moscow's May 9 parade appears unlikely, he still may meet Russian president elsewhere

Drone strike near DPRK Embassy dims prospects for a Kim Jong Un visit to Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 5, 2026
What happened to denuclearizing North Korea?

What happened to denuclearizing North Korea?

Victor Cha, once a champion of CVID policy, argues that denuclearization and sanctions on North Korea have ‘failed’

What happened to denuclearizing North Korea?
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 5, 2026
How military AI is changing warfare on the Korean Peninsula
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How military AI is changing warfare on the Korean Peninsula

Seoul and Pyongyang are weaving algorithms into warfare, accelerating decisions but raising risk of miscalculation

How military AI is changing warfare on the Korean Peninsula
More than 14K North Koreans currently fighting for Russia against Ukraine: Kyiv

More than 14K North Koreans currently fighting for Russia against Ukraine: Kyiv

New report shows DPRK troops sustained 7K casualties as Moscow plans to recruit 18,500 more foreigners this year

More than 14K North Koreans currently fighting for Russia against Ukraine: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 4, 2026
North Korea in April 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in April 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2026

North Korea in April 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
North Korean youth vow to become the ‘militant reserve’ of country

North Korean youth vow to become the ‘militant reserve’ of country

Ruling party lauds young soldiers who became ‘living bombs’ in Kursk, linking war efforts to youth league activities

North Korean youth vow to become the ‘militant reserve’ of country
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 1, 2026
Russia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions

Russia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions

Moscow, Beijing slam pressure campaign as experts cite ongoing sanctions evasion two years after Panel of Experts veto

Russia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 1, 2026
5 Korean War POWs forced to work in North Korean coal mine are suing the regime

5 Korean War POWs forced to work in North Korean coal mine are suing the regime

The lawsuit seeks funds indirectly through South Korean royalties managed by a nonprofit foundation

5 Korean War POWs forced to work in North Korean coal mine are suing the regime
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 30, 2026
Police bust Donbas-tied arms dealers peddling guns for Kim Jong Un: Kyiv

Police bust Donbas-tied arms dealers peddling guns for Kim Jong Un: Kyiv

Denis Pushilin’s network peddled gift weapons to Kim, Steven Seagal, Dmitry Medvedev and others, Ukraine says

Police bust Donbas-tied arms dealers peddling guns for Kim Jong Un: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 30, 2026
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