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North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to Russian embassy as ties deepen
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a rare visit to the Russian embassy in Pyongyang with his daughter on Friday to ...
Putin Parades China, North Korea Ties in Victory Day Show of Force
Moscow used a World War II commemoration to signal to Washington that Russia can be a helpful ally—or a fearsome foe.
North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties
China has traditionally viewed North Korea as a security buffer and an ideologically aligned neighbor it can dominate.
North Korean leader urges increased artillery shell production amid Russian alignment
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for his munitions industry to boost the production of artillery shells, as the ...
China's Arrest of North Korea Spy Reveals Cracks in Xi-Kim Alliance
The arrest comes against the backdrop of North Korea's deepening military ties with Russia, a relationship analysts say is ...
North Korea's illegal wildlife trade threatens endangered species, study finds
The North Korean government engages in unsustainable and illegal wildlife trade, which includes species protected under its ...