North Korea
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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
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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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North Korea launches 1,000km missile towards Japan after threatening US
Speed Read Pyongyang warned Washington of ‘shocking’ repercussions over alleged spy planes
By Arion McNicoll Published
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British American Tobacco fined for North Korea sanctions breaches
Speed Read Cigarette giant was accused of indirectly funding Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme
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North Korea and Japan’s difficult history
In Depth New missile launch from Pyongyang wreaks further havoc
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North Korea claims 800,000 people volunteered to fight against the U.S.
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By Justin Klawans Published
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The next Kim Jong Un
Speed Read Is his daughter's turn in the public eye any indication of the leader's succession plans?
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Korean succession, terror by algorithm and German disquiet
podcast Could a 10-year-old girl rule North Korea? Will an Isis victim upend web law? And why is Germany upset with its Oscars contender?
By The Week Staff Published
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