North Korea
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Government
Kim Jong Un Vows Unstoppable Expansion of North Korea’s Nuclear Forces
DID Press: Kim Jong Un has declared that North Korea will continue strengthening its nuclear forces without interruption, reaffirming Pyongyang’s long-term strategic commitment to deterrence. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim told parliament that the country’s…
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Economy & Development
China–North Korea Passenger Train Service Resumes After 6 Years
DID Press: Passenger rail service between China and North Korea has resumed after a six-year suspension, with the first train departing from Beijing on Thursday. Train K-27 will travel for approximately 24 hours and 41 minutes, stopping in the border…
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Government
North Korea Backs Iran’s New Leader, Condemns US-Israeli Strikes
DID Press: North Korea has officially expressed support for the appointment of Ayatullah Sayed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Pyongyang also condemned recent military actions by the United States and Israel targeting Iran,…
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Government
Russia, Iran, Belarus, North Korea, and Myanmar Begin Consultations on “Eurasian Multipolar Charter”
DID Press: Russia, Iran, Belarus, North Korea, and Myanmar have agreed to start an inclusive consultative process for drafting the “Eurasian Charter on Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century”. According to the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the decision…
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Government
North Korea Unveils New Generation of Missile Launchers
DID Press: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled advanced missile launcher systems that he said are set to become a “primary strike weapon” within the country’s military structure, state media reported. During an inspection of the newly revealed…
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Economy
Jangmadang: Shadow Economy in North Korea
DID Press: The informal Jangmadang markets have become a vital lifeline for North Korean citizens over the past three decades. These markets emerged on the margins of the state economy, grew rapidly, and are now entering a new phase of…
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Development
Kim to Boost Missile Output, Reviews Secret Underwater Weapons Projects
DID Press: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered a significant increase in the production of missiles and ammunition, saying the country must strengthen its “war deterrence” as regional security tensions intensify. He also inspected what state media described as…
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Government
North Korea Limits Citizens to 15 State-Approved Hairstyles
DID Press: North Korea extended state control deep into citizens’ private lives by restricting personal appearance, allowing men and women to choose only from 15 government-approved hairstyles for their entire lifetime. According to official regulations, deviation from the approved list…
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Government
North Korea Welcomes Troops Returning from Mission in Russia
DID Press: North Korea held an official ceremony in Pyongyang to welcome back Unit 528 of the Korean People’s Army, which had been deployed to Russia for military engineering operations. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the event and delivered remarks. Kim…
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News
North Korea Pledges Unconditional Support for Russia in Ukraine
DIDPress: Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, explicitly declared his unconditional support for Russia’s stance on the Ukraine crisis during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.“North Korea is prepared to fully support and encourage all measures…
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