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Kim Jong-un revisits North Korea's new destroyer for missile test

Experts say Pyongyang's first-ever long-endurance warship, named Choe Hyon, was likely built with Russian assistance.

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About 600 North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia, Seoul says

Pyongyang this week confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to help Russia recapture parts of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

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Kim Jong-un makes appearance in Pyongyang alongside his daughter

The event was held on 'the Day of the Sun', the national holiday that marks the birthday of the country's founder Kim Il-sung.

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Kim Yo Jong mocks Western calls to denuclearise North Korea

Tensions in the regions have increased as Kim Jong Un continues to flaunt his military nuclear capabilities and align with Russia over President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border

The incident on Tuesday afternoon in the eastern section of the Demilitarised Zone may well have been accidental, according to South Korean media reports.

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North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia this year, says Seoul

Kim Jong-un's soldiers, who have been fighting in Russia's Kursk region against the Ukrainian army, are said to have suffered heavy losses.

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Kim Jong Un expresses support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine

President Kim Jong Un gave his full support to Moscow at a meeting with a top Russian official in Pyongyang, North Korean state media said on Saturday.

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North Korea suspends foreign tour groups just weeks after reopening

Tour group operators say the North Korean city of Rason has been closed to foreign visitors, following a recent trip there by 13 international tourists.

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Pyongyang upgrades air force with new early warning aircraft

Satellite imagery from the specialised website N38 North appeared to show that the country's first airborne early warning aircraft is near completion.

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Western tourists enter North Korea for first time in five years

Besides a number of Russian tourists last year, few sightseers have been allowed into North Korea since the Covid-19 pandemic — until now.

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Kim Jong-un celebrates construction project with enormous explosion

The ceremony, which coincided with the birthday of the leader's father, took place in Pyongyang’s Hwasong district on Sunday.

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North Korea to expand nuclear weapons programme, says Kim Jong-un

The warning came after Kim accused the US of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula through its alliance with South Korea and Japan.

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Kim Jong-un slams officials for 'drinking spree' in rare public rebuke

At a meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) this week, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticised dozens of officials for drunken misconduct.

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Kim Jong-un inspects nuclear facility, pressuring US and South Korea

Kim visited the nuclear material production base and the Nuclear Weapons Institute, according to state media.

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North Korea's Kim and his daughter join NYE celebrations in Pyongyang

North Korea staged a New Year's Eve performance at its giant May Day Stadium, with leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter in attendance.

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North Korea vows to implement 'toughest' anti-US policy

During a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers' Party that ended Friday, Kim called the US 'the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy.'

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At least 100 Pyongyang troops killed fighting Ukraine, says South Kore

Pyongyang’s forces are helping Vladimir Putin’s army in Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukraine launched a surprise offensive in August.

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Pariah state North Korea warmly welcomes Russia's defence minister

President Kim Yong-un vowed North Korea will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's defence chief, state media reported on Saturday.

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Russia gifts North Korea over 70 zoo animals

A statement released by the Kremlin on Wednesday confirmed the transfer of the animals, in a display of the two countries' growing ties.

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Kim Jong-un pushes for speeding up mass production of exploding drones

Leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the development and testing of drones designed to crash into targets and explode.