Pvt. Travis T. King dashed across the inter-Korean Demilitarized Zone in July. North Korea expelled him after finding him guilty of “illegally intruding” into its territory.
Tag: North Korea
Kim Jong-un Visits More Russian Military Sites
The North Korean leader was shown key elements of the Russian nuclear force as fears grew that the two nations were expanding their military ties.
Putin and Kim’s Embrace May Place Xi in a Bind
Closer ties between Russia and North Korea could weaken Beijing’s leverage over both countries and set back China’s efforts to stabilize its ties with the West.
Kim Jong-un Inspects Russian Military
Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, toured a fighter jet factory, as Russia’s president sought to cast himself as the champion of an anti-U.S. alliance in a meeting with another authoritarian.
Now the Koreas Are the Ones Supplying Weapons
Desperate for munitions for the war in Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia have turned to their allies in South and North Korea, which kept stockpiling arms for decades after their own conflict.
Putin and Kim Deepen Ties, Spurred by War in Ukraine
The two leaders trumpeted their ties in a summit that signaled a new era in their relationship, amid speculation that North Korea would send more weapons to Moscow for its war in Ukraine.
Kim-Putin Summit Highlights How Ukraine War Drives Russian Foreign Policy
The backdrop of the war has made North Korea more relevant than in years past for Russia, despite the North’s history as an impoverished, sometimes troublesome partner.
Kim-Putin Meeting Nears, but Where?
Russian reports said the North Korean leader had crossed into Russia by train on Tuesday morning, but his destination was unclear.
What We Know About Kim Jong-un’s Bulletproof Train
Heading to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, the North Korean leader chose to travel by rail, on a train with some unusual features.
Tuesday Briefing: Aid Trickles In to Morocco
Also, a Q&A with Elon Musk’s biographer.