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Zelenskyy: Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed or injured in Kursk

More than 3,000 North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in Kursk Oblast have been killed or injured, Zelenskyy said on Monday. Seoul earlier warned of North Korea's plans to deploy more troops and weapons.

Food and Drink

Beer for the masses? North Korean beer bar opens in Pyongyang

North Korea is advertising a brand new Western-style beer bar in its capital, but it will likely only be accessible to the city's elite and international tourists.

Europe News

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.

Ukraine

Ukraine reports North Korean troop losses in Russia's Kursk region

North Korean units fighting for Russia sustained losses of at least 30 soldiers killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk region over the weekend, Ukraine’s military intelligence HUR said on Monday.

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North Korea

North Korean IT workers indicted for funnelling US money to Pyongyang

The plan saw tens of millions of dollars skimmed from US firms to be directed back to North Korea to help fund weapons development, the FBI said.

Europe News

Russia to supply North Korea with jets in exchange for troops

Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, also noted that North Korean troops remain in combat zones, but are not yet actively fighting.

Ukraine

Ukraine produces leaflets encouraging North Korean troops to surrender

The Ukrainian “I Want To Live” project aims to persuade North Korean soldiers in Russia to surrender, having already facilitated the process for some 350 Russian troops.

Belgium

NATO's Rutte warns of Russian support for North Korean nuclear program

The NATO chief highlighted Moscow's aid to Pyongyang's nuclear efforts is posing a threat to global security.

South Korea

South Korea martial law: Why it happened and what comes next

Late on Tuesday evening, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said in a televised address that he was imposing martial law. Though he found himself backtracking within a matter of hours, the surprise announcement has decisively rattled the country's political establishment.

South Korea

South Korea lifts martial law after lawmakers voted against it

President Yoon Suk Yeol sent shockwaves through the country after declaring an emergency martial law late on Tuesday.

South Korea

South Korean parliament blocks president's martial law declaration

South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol's move was the first declaration of martial law since the nation's democratisation in 1987, and lasted just hours.

North Korea

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.

North Korea

Russian defence minister visits North Korea to expand cooperation

In recent months, North Korea has prioritised relations with Russia, aiming to break out of isolation and strengthen its global standing while embracing the idea of a “new Cold War”.

Europe News

North Korean soldiers in Russian invasion: Are they fighting?

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said over the weekend that the US expects thousands of North Korean troops to enter the combat against Ukraine "soon". But Ukraine’s General Staff reported that Pyongyang’s soldiers have already participated in combat against Ukraine's defence forces.

Korea

South Korea says Russia supplied anti-air missiles to North Korea

Seoul says the missiles have been given to North Korea by Russia in exchange for thousands of troops to help Moscow in its war against Ukraine.

World News

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.

Korea

Russia and North Korea expand their economic ties in new agreement

The arrangement is the latest in a pattern of increased co-operation betwen the two countries, as North Korean troops have been confirmed to be fighting for Russia in the Kursk region.

Europe News

What targets can Ukraine strike after lifting of ATACMS restrictions?

Nearly 1,000 days after Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Washington is said to have authorised the use of US-provided ATACMS missiles for strikes deep into Russia. How far is Ukraine allowed to strike, and what are Kyiv's targets?

Europe News

Zelenskyy says Ukraine war must end in 2025 through diplomacy

Zelenskyy claimed that Ukraine's military has become one of the most powerful in the world but the country's military is bolstered by millions of euros in aid packages from Western allies.

Peru

Joe Biden meets Xi Jinping for final time before leaving White House

Biden was expected to press Xi to use his leverage over Kim Jong Un to dissuade North Korea from further deepening its support for Russia's war in Ukraine but there were no reports any such talks took place.