Lee Jeong-Ho

Beijing and Moscow defended Pyongyang's position in the latest U.N. Security Council meeting, says source.

Pyongyang said it was responding to maritime drills by the US, S Korea and Japan.

Pyongyang claimed it had conducted the test last week; Seoul has expressed skepticism, deeming it ‘improbable.'

The move is expected to aid Washington's new supply chain initiatives that require less of China.

Europe ties for countering Pyongyang, challenging Beijing on N Korean defector issues key to Seoul's diplomacy.

But N Korea’s economy may see gains in 2024, fueled by tourism, stronger ties with China, Russia: South think tank

Sources hint that there are emerging signs of a potential leaders' summit between the two countries this year.

Current and future threats spur need for N Korea to defend maritime sovereignty, says leader Kim.

The move came a week after leader Kim Jong Un admitted his country’s dire economic status.

President Yoon accused Pyongyang of blatantly ignoring international law.