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What Comes Next for North Korea-Russia Relations?
By Gabriela Bernal and Sangsoo Lee
The visit by Kim Jong Un to Russia shows the world North Korea has its own “bloc” alliance comprising its two closest diplomatic partners.
What Do North Korea and Russia Want From Each Other?
By Hyung-jin Kim and Kim Tong-hyung
Kim Jong Un is in Russia, his first foreign destination since the pandemic started. What will be on the agenda when he meets with Putin?
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Will Meet Putin During Russia Visit
By Kim Tong-hyung
Pyongyang and Moscow confirmed the trip, which has sparked concerns about a potential arms deal.
North Korea Unveils New Nuclear-Capable Submarine
By Kim Tong-hyung
Kim Jong Un attended the launch ceremony for North Korea’s first nuclear attack submarine, but Seoul says the North is exaggerating the sub’s capabilities.
Kim Jong Un’s Possible Train Trip to Russia
By Kim Tong-hyung and Hyung-jin Kim
The trip could be like his 2019 journey: 20 hours on his armored train.
North Korea Ramps up Arms Sales to Russia, Iran, Syria, and Others
By Seulkee Jang
Pyongyang is selling older weapons in its existing stocks to overseas customers as it replaces the Korean People’s Army’s stockpiles with new weapons.
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles After US Flies Bomber During Drills
By Hyung-jin Kim
Hours after the U.S. flew a B-1B bomber to the Korean Peninsula as part of field exercises with South Korea, the North launched two short-range ballistic missiles.
This Week in Asia: August 24, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
North Korea Fails to Launch Reconnaissance Satellite on 2nd Try
By Takahashi Kosuke
It was the second failed launch in three months, but Pyongyang has vowed to try a third time in October.
North Korea Launches Cruise Missiles as US, South Korean Troops Begin Annual Drills
By Hyung-jin Kim
Kim Jong Un reportedly observed the launch of strategic cruise missiles from a patrol vessel.
North Korea is Preparing for a New Round of Weapons Tests, South Korean Spy Agency Says
By Hyung-jin Kim
The National Intelligence Services aid it has detected unusually heavy activities at a North Korean facility that produces solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missiles and at another site related to liquid-fueled ICBMs.
North Korea Asserts US Soldier Travis King Crossed Border After Becoming Disillusioned With America
By Hyung-jin Kim
North Korea may be reluctant to hold a low-ranked solider like King for long because he won't provide it with high-profile U.S. intelligence.