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North Korea

North Korean troops in Ukraine: How powerful is Pyongyang's army?

The exact size of the North Korean military remains unknown, but according to analysts, it has tested nuclear weapons six times and developed ballistic missiles capable of reaching continental US.

17/10/2024

Europe News

North Korea joined Russia in its war against Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy accused North Korea of aiding Russia with weapons and workers, but also troops. Reports suggest 10,000 North Korean soldiers are in Russia, supporting their war efforts.

16/10/2024

North Korea

North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads in cross-border anger

North Korea have blown up sections of inter-Korean roads in a symbolic display of aggression toward South Korea following numerous drone incursions above Pyongyang.

15/10/2024

Europe News

North Korea supports Russia with troops and weapons, Zelenskyy claims

The Ukrainian leader made the claim during his national address on Sunday.

14/10/2024

North Korea

North Korea accuses South of flying drones over Pyongyang

North Korea's military said earlier this week that it would "completely cut off roads and railways" linked to South Korea as relations between the two neighbours continue to worsen.

12/10/2024

Europe News

Kremlin shrugs off reports of North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine

UK and South Korean outlets suggested Pyongyang has been supporting Moscow in its ongoing war against Ukraine with troops and munitions.

11/10/2024

Travel News

Why is North Korea trying to attract Russian tourists? 

The baffling advert, released by state-owned Korea International Travel Company, is the latest attempt to attract tourists to North Korea.

10/10/2024

North Korea

Kim Jong-un sends his best birthday wishes to 'closest comrade' Putin

Tough international sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine have led Moscow to turn to Pyongyang for military supplies and other help.

08/10/2024

South Korea

South Korea warns of possible North Korea nuclear test

North Korea is likely to stage major provocations, such as a nuclear test explosion and a long-range missile test, before the US election South Korea’s president says.

06/10/2024

USA

CIA seeks more informants in China, Iran and North Korea

In a bid to attract more tipsters, the CIA published a set of online instructions on how to reach out to Langley in Korean, Mandarin and Farsi on Wednesday.

03/10/2024

South Korea

South Korea unveils most powerful missile

"If North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, it will face the resolute and overwhelming response of our military and the (South Korea)-US alliance," President Yoon Suk Yeol said.

01/10/2024

North Korea

North Korea gives glimpse of secretive uranium facility

Images released on Friday could provide outsiders with a valuable estimate of the size of North Korea's nuclear inventory.

13/09/2024

North Korea

North Korea flies more trash balloons across the border, Seoul says

Pyongyang last flew balloons toward the South on 24 July, when trash carried by at least one of them fell on the South Korean presidential compound, raising worries about key security vulnerabilities.

12/08/2024

Korea

Kim Jong Un marks 71 years since Korean War armistice

North Korea signed an armistice agreement with the United States and China on July 27, 1953, ending a war that stretched out for three years.

27/07/2024

Europe News

Putin calls for new production of intermediate-range missiles

At the UN Security Council on Friday, a representative from Conflict Armament Research said his organisation had detailed the components of missiles used against Ukraine and says the evidence shows they originated in North Korea.

29/06/2024

South Korea

South Korea summons Russian ambassador as tensions rise

Seoul protested Russia's new defense pact with North Korea on Friday, amid rising border tensions, vague threats, and seemingly accidental incursions by North Korean troops.

21/06/2024

Economy

Russia reaches out to isolationist North Korea for war resources

What are the main reasons for Russia to complete its strategic shift towards East Asia and even sign a pact of mutual defence with North Korea?

21/06/2024

World News

Putin considers changes to nuclear weapons doctrine

Putin's state visit comes as Moscow seeks to bolster ties in Asia to offset its growing international isolation over its military actions in Ukraine.

21/06/2024

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North Korea welcomes Vladimir Putin with an official ceremony

Russian President Vladimir Putin was officially welcomed at Pyongyang's main square, marking the start of his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

19/06/2024

North Korea

Putin and Kim Jong Un vow to protect each other if attacked

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un assured the Russian president of his "full support" for Russia's war in Ukraine as the suspicions rise that two countries have a deal potentially trading munitions for economic and technological assistance.

19/06/2024