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What’s Driving North Korea’s Frantic Military Development?

What’s Driving North Korea’s Frantic Military Development?

By Jung Jae-wook
Kim Jong Un is attempting to circumvent discontent at home with a strong show of military prowess. It's a dangerous game.

North Korea Welcomes Russian Tourists, Likely Its First Since the Pandemic

North Korea Welcomes Russian Tourists, Likely Its First Since the Pandemic

By Emma Burrows
The trip was a surprise to Asia observers, who had expected the first post-pandemic tourists to North Korea to come from China, the North’s biggest diplomatic ally and economic pipeline.
Legal Barriers to the North Korea-Russia Arms Trade – and the Loophole That Could Allow it to Expand 

Legal Barriers to the North Korea-Russia Arms Trade – and the Loophole That Could Allow it to Expand 

By A. B. Abrams
The significant benefits that both Russia and North Korea have to gain by expanding their arms trade provides strong incentives to explore means of circumventing the U.N. sanctions regime. 

Previewing North Korea’s Strategic Moves in 2024 

Previewing North Korea’s Strategic Moves in 2024 

By Mitch Shin
Expect North Korea to continue to advance military ties with Russia, push forward key advanced weapons programs (like nuclear subs), and generally shun diplomacy with the U.S. and South Korea.

China’s Ambivalence on the North Korea-Russia Security Alignment

China’s Ambivalence on the North Korea-Russia Security Alignment

By Wooyeal Paik
There are both pros and cons for Beijing as Russia and North Korea expand their arms trade and strategic cooperation.

The Prospects for North Korea-Russia Nuclear Cooperation

The Prospects for North Korea-Russia Nuclear Cooperation

By Do Young LEE
Russia’s providing advanced nuclear assistance to North Korea is more likely and more sustainable than often assumed.

South Korea, US, and Japan Condemn North Korea’s Alleged Supply of Munitions to Russia

South Korea, US, and Japan Condemn North Korea’s Alleged Supply of Munitions to Russia

By Hyung-Jin Kim
North Korea and Russia – both locked in separate confrontations with the U.S. and its allies – have recently taken steps to strengthen their military ties.
Russian Foreign Minister Visits North Korea After Reported Weapons Transfer

Russian Foreign Minister Visits North Korea After Reported Weapons Transfer

By Associated Press
A trip to Pyongyang by Sergey Lavrov continues the flurry of North Korea-Russia exchanges.

How the Travis King Saga Relates to the North Korea-Russia Summit 

How the Travis King Saga Relates to the North Korea-Russia Summit 

By Seong-Hyon Lee
There are shifting dynamics in North Korea’s diplomatic strategy, particularly concerning its relationships with the U.S. and Russia. 

What the North Korea-Russia Summit Means for the Korean Peninsula

What the North Korea-Russia Summit Means for the Korean Peninsula

By Kyung-joo Jeon
Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia was generally analyzed for its impact on the Ukraine War, but it will also have lasting implications for Korean Peninsula security dynamics.

The Limits of the North Korea-Russia Security Partnership

The Limits of the North Korea-Russia Security Partnership

By Khang Vu
Just how far can Moscow and Pyongyang's revived “militant unity” go?
3 Takeaways From the North Korea-Russia Summit

3 Takeaways From the North Korea-Russia Summit

By Takahashi Kosuke
Russia-North Korea military ties have grown closer since the start of the Ukraine War.

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