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Putin visits North Korea amid hunt for weapons
Speed Read Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked North Korea for supporting his war in Ukraine
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Tall Tales: thousands slip in Gloucestershire cheese-rolling race
Tall Tales The Week's round-up of the latest odd news
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Crink: the new autocractic 'axis of evil'
The Explainer China, Russia, Iran and North Korea make up the 'axis of totalitarian states' colluding to undermine the West
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why does secretive North Korea have no problem sending workers overseas?
Today's Big Question The hermit state commonly outsources forced labor to China, Russia and other countries
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is war on the horizon in North Korea?
Today's Big Question Kim Jong Un is ratcheting up the rhetoric. Some observers are concerned.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'A troubling scenario': the geopolitical consequences of Kim Jong Un's latest Korea move
The Explainer North Korea dictator has abandoned aim of reconciliation and reunification with South Korea
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Kim Jong Un at 40: the distinctive leadership style of the North Korean dictator
Talking Point Ruthless at home yet pragmatic abroad, Kim is more secure than when he came to power over a decade ago
By The Week UK Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Korean space race, porn-scanning and job hogs
Podcast Is Korean rivalry spilling over into space? Could face scans keep young people away from porn and who has time for two full-time jobs?
By The Week Staff Published
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Will North Korea take advantage of Israel-Hamas conflict?
Today's Big Question Pyongyang's ties with Russia are 'growing and dangerous' amid reports it sent weapons to Gaza
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Inside the luxury bulletproof train taking Kim Jong Un to Russia
The Explainer The North Korean leader has continued the tradition of train travel established by his father
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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A North Korea-Russia alliance is about more than weapons
Talking Point Russia is hoping mainly for munitions for Ukraine, but both sides of a deal stand to gain lots more
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Would North Korean weapons tilt the war Russia’s way?
Today's Big Question Putin wants to boost ‘depleted stocks’ but Pyongyang’s arms may be in poor condition
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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North Korea's Kim to visit Putin in eastern Russia to discuss arms sales for Ukraine war, U.S. says
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By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US soldier detained by North Korea after crossing border
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By Justin Klawans Published
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