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How North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia has sparked a propaganda war. Evolving narratives and fake news have made it difficult to separate fact from fiction around DPRK fight against Ukraine

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Sep 27, 2024 · North Korea has resumed printing and subscription services for its main newspaper for foreigners living in the country “after a long break,” according to the Russian Embassy in the DPRK on Friday.

Jan 21, 2025 · The U.S. Senate has unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state, potentially paving the way for a shift in North Korea policy. Rubio’s confirmation came in a 99-0 vote shortly after Trump’s inauguration, making him the first high-level Cabinet official cleared to begin work.

Sep 8, 2024 · North Korea appears to be developing a new nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is larger than previously revealed designs, according to NK News analysis of state media photos of leader Kim Jong Un visiting a missile launch vehicle factory.

Oct 30, 2024 · North Korea has finished preparations for both an underground nuclear test and long-range missile launch, South Korea’s military assessed Wednesday, speculating that Pyongyang could carry out weapons tests around next week’s U.S. presidential election.