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South Korea-US drills trigger Kim Jong-un to vow nuclear force boost

Pyongyang has long denounced the allies’ joint drills as invasion rehearsals and Kim has often used them to justify his own military displays and testing activities aimed at expanding his nuclear weapons programme.

North Korea

Kim Jong-un's sister mocks South Korean attempts to improve relations

Kim Yo-jong said on Thursday that Seoul's attitude towards North Korea “remains unchanged and can never change”.

World News

Kim Jong-un and Putin discuss alliance and war efforts against Ukraine

During the call on Tuesday, Putin praised the “bravery, heroism and self-sacrificing spirit” displayed by Pyongyang’s troops as they fought together with Russian forces, North Korea’s state-run media said.

World News

South Korea and US to begin military drills amid North Korea tensions

South Korea and the US will launch their annual joint military exercises this month to counter North Korean threats, likely irritating Pyongyang.

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South Korea

South Korea removes propaganda speakers to ease tensions with North

The previous conservative government started playing daily broadcasts last June in retaliation for North Korea flying trash-filled balloons to its neighbour.

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North Korea opens new beach resort to locals but bans foreign tourists

North Koreans have begun visiting the newly opened Wonsan-Kalma beach resort, a state-run complex said to accommodate up to 20,000 people, according to official media.

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Moscow starts first direct passenger flights to North Korea in decades

The first flight operated by Russian carrier Nordwind took off from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday.

North Korea

North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening

No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the resort was populated by mobilised locals rather than genuine holidaymakers.

South Korea

Seoul repatriates six North Koreans who drifted south by accident

The individuals, who accidentally drifted into South Korean waters this year, were returned across a maritime border on Wednesday.

North Korea

Which tourists is North Korea hoping to attract with new resort?

Plans for North Korea's mega resort remain unclear, as the country is unlikely to fully reopen its borders and embrace Western tourists anytime soon. Instead, it could turn to Russian and Chinese tourists.

North Korea

Six Americans detained for trying to send Bibles to North Korea

The incident comes as South Korea’s new liberal government seeks to ease friction with Pyongyang and restart long-dormant talks.

North Korea

North Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong-un eyes tourism

The Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone can accommodate roughly 20,000 guests a year, according to state-run media.

North Korea

North Korea relaunches damaged warship after botched unveiling

Leader Kim Jong-un attended the ceremony, claiming the warship’s return demonstrates the country’s determination to expand its naval power in response to “US-led hostilities”.

South Korea

South Korea halts anti-North loudspeaker broadcasts along border

The move is the first concrete step toward easing tensions between the rivals under the new government of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

North Korea

North Korea salvages capsized destroyer after Kim slams failed launch

The incident drew fierce criticism from the North Korean dictator, who called the mishap a “criminal act,” resulting in the arrest of several officials.

Europe News

North Korea doubles down on support for Russia's war in Ukraine

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's meeting on Wednesday is the latest sign of expanding cooperation between their two nations.

South Korea

South Korea's new president vows to restart talks with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election.

Russia

Russia and North Korea violate UN sanctions in Ukraine, report says

The findings follow Russia’s 2024 veto of continued UN monitoring and include images of North Korean arms found in Ukraine.

North Korea

North Korea says US 'Golden Dome' system risks nuclear war in space

Pyongyang's warning comes a week after US President Donald Trump gave more information about the initiative.

North Korea

North Korea detains four officials over naval destroyer debacle

Kim Jong-un last week described the damage to the 5,000-tonne ship as a "criminal act caused by absolute carelessness".