sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). North Korea's 75th Anniversary Military Parade. sputnikglobe.com The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) was established on September 9, 1948, and since then, the date has been celebrated annually in the country as a state holiday.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-08). What Kinds of Subs Does North Korea's Fleet Have? sputnikglobe.com DPRK leader Kim Jong-un has laid out a modernization program to bring the country's Cold War-era weaponry up to date for 21st-century operations, as the state postures as ready to defend itself at any time. The country technically remains at war with South Korea and the US in the absence of a peace treaty ending the war that began in 1950.

Karen Yamanaka (2023-09-09). North Korea's chronic food shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. internationalviewpoint.org The North Korean regime has faced a severely deteriorated economic situation due to international sanctions, floods, and the Covid-19 pandemic. In January 2020, the country blocked cross-border trade and expelled humanitarian workers and foreign diplomats facing the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of the country delayed the arrival of the pandemic. However, as early as March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that a Covid-19 epidemic was developing in North Korea. Its strategy of sealing its external borders in January 2020 prevented essential supplies from entering the country, lead…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). Kim Jong Un, Daughter Attend North Korea's 75th Anniversary Military Parade. sputnikglobe.com The Founding Day military parade was the third such event staged this year in North Korea. In July, the 70th anniversary of the armistice agreement in the 1950-1953 Korean War was also marked by solemn celebrations, with a Russian delegation led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu attending at the invitation of the North Korean Defense Ministry.

TASS (2023-09-09). Developing Russia-North Korea ties in line with ensuring regional security — Putin. tass.com Putin also pointed out that the Soviet Union was the first to recognize the new sovereign state…

TASS (2023-09-09). North Korea celebrates 75th anniversary of Day of Foundation of Republic. tass.com Days before the holiday, the North Korean leader began receiving telegrams from foreign colleagues from various regions of the world…

TASS (2023-09-09). China willing to strengthen 'strategic exchanges' with North Korea — Xi Jinping. tass.com Xi Jinping also recalled his repeated meetings with Kim Jong-un and the close communication between them…

Karen Yamanaka (2023-09-08). North Korea's chronic food shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. internationalviewpoint.org The North Korean regime has faced a severely deteriorated economic situation due to international sanctions, floods, and the Covid-19 pandemic. In January 2020, the country blocked cross-border trade and expelled humanitarian workers and foreign diplomats facing the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of the country delayed the arrival of the pandemic. However, as early as March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that a Covid-19 epidemic was developing in North Korea. Its strategy of sealing its external borders in January 2020 prevented essential supplies from entering the country, lead…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-08). North Korea Launches New 'Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine'. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korea launched a new "tactical nuclear attack submarine," capable of launching an underwater nuclear attack to strengthen Pyongyang's nuclear deterrence.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-09-07). A Failed "Human Rights" Attack on the DPRK. libya360.wordpress.com Konstantin Asmolov North Korean opponents have continued to focus on the subject of human rights in the second half of 2023. Let's say that this is a very convenient claim to make since it, on the one hand, earns support from the populace and, on the other hand, has some merit because of the regime's…

TASS (2023-09-07). End of pandemic paves way for revitalization of Russia-DPRK ties — senior diplomat. tass.com "Gradual elimination of the consequences of the pandemic opens good opportunities for revitalization of bilateral ties on many tracks, including that in practical areas," Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said…

TASS (2023-09-07). DPRK adheres to 'nuclear weapons against nuclear weapons policy' — ambassador. tass.com Sin Hong Chol noted that "today, the Korean Peninsula is becoming one of the hottest spots where the vicious circle of confrontation and tensions repeats itself again and again due to the brutal hostile policy of the United States against the DPRK"

TASS (2023-09-07). DPRK supports Russia's fight for justice, wants to boost camaraderie — envoy to Moscow. tass.com "We once again express our full support to the Russian people, with whom we stand in solidarity in their just cause of defending their country's sovereign right and achieving international justice," Sin Hong Chol said…

Karen Yamanaka (2023-09-08). North Korea's chronic food shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. internationalviewpoint.org The North Korean regime has faced a severely deteriorated economic situation due to international sanctions, floods, and the Covid-19 pandemic. In January 2020, the country blocked cross-border trade and expelled humanitarian workers and foreign diplomats facing the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of the country delayed the arrival of the pandemic. However, as early as March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that a Covid-19 epidemic was developing in North Korea. Its strategy of sealing its external borders in January 2020 prevented essential supplies from entering the country, lead…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-08). North Korea Launches New 'Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine'. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korea launched a new "tactical nuclear attack submarine," capable of launching an underwater nuclear attack to strengthen Pyongyang's nuclear deterrence.

TASS (2023-09-07). Russia's top brass says North Korea capable of defending itself. tass.com "Despite the difficulties, the Korean people are coping with each and every challenge and threat and displaying readiness to ensure their defense capability," Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said…

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Harris says North Korea military support for Russia would be 'huge mistake'. channelnewsasia.com

TASS (2023-09-08). North Korea floats out new sub carrying tactical nuclear weapons. tass.com According to the report, it was the country's first submarine carrying tactical nuclear weapons…

TASS (2023-09-08). North Korea set to fit all its submarines with tactical nuclear weapons. tass.com According to Kim Jong-un, his country "has a plan to transform all large submarines into attack submarines fitted with tactical nuclear weapons"

themoscowtimes (2023-09-08). Russians in Pyongyang in Fresh Signs of Border Opening. themoscowtimes.com The visits come as speculation mounts that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss arms deals.

TASS (2023-09-08). New North Korean submarine to terrify enemies even if not nuclear-powered — Kim Jong Un. tass.com South Korea's Unification Ministry condemned the "futile" development of armaments by the North…

Karen Yamanaka (2023-09-07). North Korea's chronic food shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. internationalviewpoint.org The North Korean regime has faced a severely deteriorated economic situation due to international sanctions, floods, and the Covid-19 pandemic. In January 2020, the country blocked cross-border trade and expelled humanitarian workers and foreign diplomats facing the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of the country delayed the arrival of the pandemic. However, as early as March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that a Covid-19 epidemic was developing in North Korea. Its strategy of sealing its external borders in January 2020 prevented essential supplies from entering the country, lead…

TASS (2023-09-07). Moscow values Pyongyang's support for special op, condemnation of US — senior diplomat. tass.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov noted the two countries' invariable common aspiration to foster mutually beneficial cooperation…

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-09-06). Pyongyang develops activities to celebrate foundation of the DPRK. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), political and cultural activities continued today throughout the country.

TASS (2023-09-07). End of pandemic paves way for revitalization of Russia-DPRK ties — senior diplomat. tass.com "Gradual elimination of the consequences of the pandemic opens good opportunities for revitalization of bilateral ties on many tracks, including that in practical areas," Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said…

TASS (2023-09-07). DPRK adheres to 'nuclear weapons against nuclear weapons policy' — ambassador. tass.com Sin Hong Chol noted that "today, the Korean Peninsula is becoming one of the hottest spots where the vicious circle of confrontation and tensions repeats itself again and again due to the brutal hostile policy of the United States against the DPRK"

TASS (2023-09-07). DPRK supports Russia's fight for justice, wants to boost camaraderie — envoy to Moscow. tass.com "We once again express our full support to the Russian people, with whom we stand in solidarity in their just cause of defending their country's sovereign right and achieving international justice," Sin Hong Chol said…

TASS (2023-09-07). Russia's top brass says North Korea capable of defending itself. tass.com "Despite the difficulties, the Korean people are coping with each and every challenge and threat and displaying readiness to ensure their defense capability," Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said…

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Harris says North Korea military support for Russia would be 'huge mistake'. channelnewsasia.com

Karen Yamanaka (2023-09-07). North Korea's chronic food shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. internationalviewpoint.org The North Korean regime has faced a severely deteriorated economic situation due to international sanctions, floods, and the Covid-19 pandemic. In January 2020, the country blocked cross-border trade and expelled humanitarian workers and foreign diplomats facing the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of the country delayed the arrival of the pandemic. However, as early as March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that a Covid-19 epidemic was developing in North Korea. Its strategy of sealing its external borders in January 2020 prevented essential supplies from entering the country, lead…

Staff (2023-09-06). North Korea-Russia-China Alliance: Is US Aggression in Asia Backfiring? youtube.com On The Freedom Side LIVE, Thursday 9/7 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, tune in to discuss Kim Jong-un, leader of North Korea, will be traveling to Russia later this month to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the countries seek to further develop their relations in response to the new US-Japan-South Korea trilateral alliance. Brian Becker, …

TASS (2023-09-07). Moscow values Pyongyang's support for special op, condemnation of US — senior diplomat. tass.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov noted the two countries' invariable common aspiration to foster mutually beneficial cooperation…

Dave DeCamp (2023-09-04). North Korea Simulates Tactical Nuke Attack in Response to US Drills. news.antiwar.com North Korea on Saturday simulated a tactical nuclear weapon attack in response to another round of massive military exercises held by the US and South Korea. "A firing drill for simulated tactical nuclear attack was conducted at dawn of September 2 to warn the enemies of the actual nuclear war danger," North Korea's KCNA news …

Amanda Yee (2023-09-04). The Korean War Continues with Biden's Renewal of Travel Ban to North Korea. globalresearch.ca

Amanda Yee (2023-09-05). The Korean War Continues With Biden's Renewal of Travel Ban to North Korea. counterpunch.org On August 22, the U.S. State Department renewed its ban on the use of U.S. passports for travel to North Korea. This travel ban prohibits as many as 100,000 Korean Americans living in the United States from visiting their relatives in North Korea. The ban was first set in place by the Trump administration in 2017, and—in spite of Korean American activists' repeated calls to lift the draconian ban—has been renewed annually since.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-02). US Ban on Visiting North Korea Part of 'Demonization' of DPRK. sputnikglobe.com US citizens had been brainwashed by official government propaganda painting North Korea as an oppressive totalitarian state, Betsy Yoon, a member of the Nodutdol for Korean Community Development group, believes.

TASS (2023-09-01). Russia's Victory over Japan Day to serve as reminder to warmongers — expert. tass.com Anatoly Koshkin also expressed concern over the fact that the decision in favor of the deployment on the Japanese territory of medium-and shorter-range missiles, capable of reaching Russia's Far East, eastern China and the DPRK, has almost been finalized…

Karen Yamanaka (2023-09-02). North Korea's chronic food shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. internationalviewpoint.org The North Korean regime has faced a severely deteriorated economic situation due to international sanctions, floods, and the Covid-19 pandemic. In January 2020, the country blocked cross-border trade and expelled humanitarian workers and foreign diplomats facing the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of the country delayed the arrival of the pandemic. However, as early as March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that a Covid-19 epidemic was developing in North Korea. Its strategy of sealing its external borders in January 2020 prevented essential supplies from entering the country, lead…

TASS (2023-09-02). North Korea fires several cruise missiles toward Yellow Sea. tass.com The number of missiles and their trajectory is not reported…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-01). North Korea Fires Several Cruise Missiles Into Yellow Sea – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korea fired several cruise missiles early Saturday toward the Yellow Sea, South Korean media reported.

news.un (2023-08-25). DPR Korea: Dialogue 'only way forward', UN official says in wake of latest launch. news.un.org The recent launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) of a satellite posed a major risk to international civil aviation and maritime traffic, a senior UN political affairs official said on Friday, underscoring the need for practical measures to reduce tensions in the Korean Peninsula and create space for dialogue.

TASS (2023-08-25). US using its UNSC presidency in selfish interests when calling meeting on DPRK — diplomat. tass.com "Evidently, today's meeting is nothing but a cynical and hypocritical attempt by the United States and its allies to augment pressure on Pyongyang and distract attention from Washington and its allies' reckless and escalatory actions in the region, which are a real source of threats to international peace and security," Vasily Nebenzya said…

TASS (2023-08-26). Policy of tough sanctions against North Korea exhausted itself — Russian diplomat. tass.com It runs counter to the tasks of restoring trust the Security Council should focus on, Vasily Nebenzya said…

sputnikglobe (2023-08-25). North Korea's Satellite Launch is Exercise of Right to Self Defense – Envoy. sputnikglobe.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – North Korea is exercising its right to self-defense with its latest satellite launch attempt earlier this week, North Korean Ambassador to the United Nations Kim Song said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-08-18). Chinese envoy: UN DPRK rights debate may intensify conflict. ecns.cn China opposes the United Nations Security Council meeting on the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) because it "will only intensify the conflict", a Chinese envoy said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-08-18). China opposes UN Security Coucil's consideration of the human rights situation in the DPRK: envoy. ecns.cn China opposes the UN Security Council's consideration of the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), said Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, at a session of the UN Security Council on Thursday.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-08-18). US Soldier Sought Asylum in North Korea To Flee Racism, Injustice in Army: Pyongyang. orinocotribune.com The African American soldier that crossed the border from South Korea last month to seek asylum in the North did so to escape "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination" in the US military, Pyongyang has declared. | The statement, released Wednesday by North Korea's official KCNA news agency, are the country's first public assertions on the defection of the South Korea-based US soldier Travis King, who crossed into North Korea on July 18 while on a tourist tour of the Joint Security Area (JSA) that separates the two rival countries. | The statement further noted that King had confessed to crossing the border…

Military Watch Magazine (2023-08-17). North Korean MoD Warns of Nuclear War Threat: New American Missile Brigades to be Sent to East Asia. globalresearch.ca

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-08-17). Russia's Putin, North Korea's Kim Vow Closer Ties. orinocotribune.com Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have pledged closer cooperation between the two countries as they exchanged letters marking North Korea's National Liberation Day. | "I am sure that we will continue to build up bilateral cooperation in all areas for the benefit of our peoples, in the interests of strengthening stability and security on the Korean Peninsula and in the Northeast Asian region as a whole," Putin declared in a congratulatory message to Kim released by the Kremlin on Tuesday. | Putin further noted that groundwork was laid for close cooperation between Moscow and Pyon…