American intelligence agencies tracked a shipment of 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions from North Korea to Russia, according to the White House.
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North Korea May Have Seen Little Benefit in Keeping Travis King
Why did the North expel Pvt. Travis T. King, rather than use him for its own purposes? Analysts say he was probably considered more of a burden than an asset.
Thursday Briefing: U.S. Soldier Is Out of North Korea
Plus the new ChatGPT can ‘see’ and ‘talk.’
Travis King, Soldier Who Crossed North Korean Border, Is Back in U.S. Custody
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.
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.