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A North Korean’s murder in St. Petersburg, and a homecoming for DPRK troops
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A North Korean’s murder in St. Petersburg, and a homecoming for DPRK troops

NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses an arrest in a 2003 cold case and Kim Jong Un’s condolences for Russian envoy’s death

A North Korean’s murder in St. Petersburg, and a homecoming for DPRK troops
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 16, 2025
Russian Wagner Group-linked cargo jet makes rare flight to North Korea

Russian Wagner Group-linked cargo jet makes rare flight to North Korea

Investigative journalists previously tracked the aircraft supporting the paramilitary organization in Africa

Russian Wagner Group-linked cargo jet makes rare flight to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 15, 2025
South Korea’s Yoon goaded North to justify martial law, prosecutors say

South Korea’s Yoon goaded North to justify martial law, prosecutors say

Six-month probe says ex-ROK president coordinated covert moves to spark crisis, but plan failed as Pyongyang held back

South Korea’s Yoon goaded North to justify martial law, prosecutors say
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park December 15, 2025
Russia expects North Korean troops to return to Kursk in spring: Governor

Russia expects North Korean troops to return to Kursk in spring: Governor

Gov. Alexander Khinshtein called KPA engineers’ help ‘invaluable’ in rebuilding the region

Russia expects North Korean troops to return to Kursk in spring: Governor
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 15, 2025
North Korean deminers return from Russia, praised by Kim Jong Un

North Korean deminers return from Russia, praised by Kim Jong Un

In a speech, the North Korean leader revealed that 9 soldiers died in the mission, awarding them posthumously

North Korean deminers return from Russia, praised by Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 13, 2025
US, ROK reaffirm commitment to nuclear deterrence, omit North Korea mention

US, ROK reaffirm commitment to nuclear deterrence, omit North Korea mention

Allies’ lack of direct focus on DPRK nukes follows new US security strategy omitting North Korean threats

US, ROK reaffirm commitment to nuclear deterrence, omit North Korea mention
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park December 12, 2025
Chinese drone assembly lines bound for North Korea raises questions on legality

Chinese drone assembly lines bound for North Korea raises questions on legality

Videos point to gaps in China’s export rules amid North Korea’s push to expand its drone production capabilities

Chinese drone assembly lines bound for North Korea raises questions on legality
Jifan Li
Jifan Li December 12, 2025
North Korea upgrades test facility for long-range nuclear missile engines
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North Korea upgrades test facility for long-range nuclear missile engines

Satellite imagery shows larger shelter built at Sohae horizontal stand despite claim of ‘final’ test for Hwasong-20 ICBM

North Korea upgrades test facility for long-range nuclear missile engines
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 11, 2025
North Korean ‘comrades’ fighting for Russia deserve medals, Kursk governor says

North Korean ‘comrades’ fighting for Russia deserve medals, Kursk governor says

The proposal comes as Kursk honored Russian troops who repelled a Ukrainian incursion

North Korean ‘comrades’ fighting for Russia deserve medals, Kursk governor says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 10, 2025
North Korea launches rockets as Kim Jong Un convenes party meeting

North Korea launches rockets as Kim Jong Un convenes party meeting

South Korean military says DPRK fired 10 rockets off west coast in apparent test; DPRK state media silent

North Korea launches rockets as Kim Jong Un convenes party meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 10, 2025
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