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North Korea Openly Defies Sanctions With Help From China

At least four U.N.-sanctioned North Korean vessels entered Chinese waters to pick up energy this summer, North Korea watchers said.
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Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week. ------------ (LEAD) N. Korea's Kim vows not to forget Chinese war dead on armistice anniversary SEOUL -- North Korean leader Kim ...
Kyiv Independent on MSN3d

Russia eyes deploying additional North Korean troops to the front, boosting its hand in potential negotiations

North Korean troops had fought alongside Russia since late 2024. They saw combat in Russia's Kursk Oblast but didn't cross ...
The Diplomat8d

The Growing Embrace of Russia and North Korea

A new “blood alliance” is changing the dynamic on the Korean Peninsula.

Russia's Lavrov meets North Korea's Kim, praises ties as 'invincible brotherhood'

SEOUL (Reuters) -Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the coastal city of Wonsan on Saturday, where he described the two nations' relations as "an invincible ...

Russia starts direct commercial flights between Moscow and Pyongyang

Russia has opened a direct air route between Moscow and Pyogyang in a move reflecting closer ties between the two countries.

First direct commercial flight launched between Russia and North Korea

Passengers gather to check-in for the first flight connecting Moscow and Pyongyang at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International ...
Daily Star on MSN3d

North Korean officials check Russian tourists' temperature upon arrival

The Nordwind Airlines service is expected to run once per month with tickets costing around £430 to fly from Moscow's ...