Today: September 12, 2024
Today: September 12, 2024

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North Korea's Kim calls for 'people's paradise' marking Korean War 'Victory Day'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said it was a sacred mission of the current generation to build a "paradise for the people" based on the ideology defended by a previous generation of

North Korea's Kim calls for 'people's paradise' marking Korean War 'Victory Day'
Asia|Europe|Sports

IOC apologises to South Korea over Olympics ceremony gaffe

The International Olympic Committee apologised to South Korea on Saturday after its delegation of athletes were introduced as from rival North Korea at the Paris Olympics opening

IOC apologises to South Korea over Olympics ceremony gaffe
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Olympic organizers apologize for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korea

Olympic organizers said they “deeply apologize” for introducing South Korea’s athletes as North Korea during the opening ceremony of the Paris Games

Olympic organizers apologize for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korea
Asia|World

North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex

North Korean balloons carrying trash have landed near South Korea's presidential office, the Presidential Security Service said on Wednesday.

North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex
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North Korea’s trash balloons fall near South’s presidential office

North Korea’s trash balloons fall near South’s presidential office

North Korea’s trash balloons fall near South’s presidential office
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US indicts North Korean hacker accused of helping extort US hospitals

US indicts North Korean hacker accused of helping extort US hospitals

US indicts North Korean hacker accused of helping extort US hospitals
Asia|Economy|News

North Korea's economy surged in 2023 after years of contraction, South estimates

North Korea's economy grew sharply in 2023 after shrinking for three straight years as trade with China increased after COVID-19 pandemic border controls were eased,

North Korea's economy surged in 2023 after years of contraction, South estimates
Asia|Political

Belarus president promises to expand cooperation with North Korea

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has promised to expand cooperation with Pyongyang in a message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea's foreign ministry said on

Belarus president promises to expand cooperation with North Korea
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North Korea's Kim vows full support for Moscow at a summit with Putin in Russia

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vowed “full and unconditional support” on Wednesday for Russia’s Vladimir Putin

North Korea's Kim vows full support for Moscow at a summit with Putin in Russia
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Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia provides window into unique North Korean and Russian media coverage

The world is largely relying on North Korean and Russian media for information about the meeting between the nations' leaders Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin at a space facility in Russia's Far East

Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia provides window into unique North Korean and Russian media coverage
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Kim Jong Un arrives in Russian city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur for expected visit to fighter jet plant

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Komsomolsk-on-Amur in far eastern Russia where he is expected to tour a Russian aircraft plant that builds fighter jets

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russian city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur for expected visit to fighter jet plant
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With Russia isolated on the world stage, Putin turns to old friend North Korea for help

By meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Russia’s Far East spaceport, President Vladimir Putin signaled his readiness to share rocket technology with Pyongyang

With Russia isolated on the world stage, Putin turns to old friend North Korea for help
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Belarus leader proposes three-way cooperation with Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted a meeting with his Belarusian ally, who referred to this week’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and suggested that Minsk could join Moscow’s efforts to revive an old alliance with Pyongyang

Belarus leader proposes three-way cooperation with Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim
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North Korea's Kim gets a close look at Russian fighter jets as his tour narrows its focus to weapons

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Russia’s most advanced fighter jet at an aircraft factory on his extended visit to the country

North Korea's Kim gets a close look at Russian fighter jets as his tour narrows its focus to weapons
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers and a warship on a visit to Russia's Far East

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected Russia’s nuclear-capable bombers, hypersonic missiles and an advanced warship on a trip to Russia’s Far East that has sparked concerns about an arms alliance that could fuel President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine

North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers and a warship on a visit to Russia's Far East
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North Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn't make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says

The top American military officer says North Korea may be able to boost Russia’s supply of artillery munitions for the war in Ukraine

North Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn't make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un heads home after Russian journey that raised concern about weapons deals

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on his way home from Russia at the end of a six-day trip that raised concerns about weapons transfer deals between two countries locked in standoffs with the West

North Korea's Kim Jong Un heads home after Russian journey that raised concern about weapons deals
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South Korea's Yoon warns against Russia-North Korea military cooperation and plans to discuss at UN

South Korea’s president says the international community “will unite more tightly” to cope with deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, as he plans to raise the issue with world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly this week

South Korea's Yoon warns against Russia-North Korea military cooperation and plans to discuss at UN
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North Korea says Kim Jong Un is back home from Russia, where he deepened 'comradely' ties with Putin

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has returned home from a trip to Russia where he deepened a “comradely fellowship and friendly ties” with President Vladimir Putin

North Korea says Kim Jong Un is back home from Russia, where he deepened 'comradely' ties with Putin
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South Korean leader warns Russia against weapons collaboration with the North

South Korea’s president sounded a warning to fellow world leaders about the recent communication and possible cooperation between North Korea and Russia

South Korean leader warns Russia against weapons collaboration with the North
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North Korea's Kim sets forth steps to boost Russia ties as US and Seoul warn about weapons deals

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has ordered unspecified steps to further develop his nation's relations with Russia after his recent visit

North Korea's Kim sets forth steps to boost Russia ties as US and Seoul warn about weapons deals
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South Korea parades troops and powerful weapons in its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in years

South Korea has paraded thousands of troops and an array of weapons capable of striking North Korea through its capital as part of its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in 10 years, as its president vowed to build a stronger military to thwart any provocation by the North

South Korea parades troops and powerful weapons in its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in years
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South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down law banning anti-Pyongyang leafleting

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has struck down a 2020 law that criminalized the sending of anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets to North Korea, calling it an excessive restriction on free speech

South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down law banning anti-Pyongyang leafleting
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US secures the release of the soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago

The White House says the American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas two months ago has been released into U.S. custody

US secures the release of the soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago
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North Korean leader urges greater nuclear weapons production in response to a 'new Cold War'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for an exponential increase in production of nuclear weapons and for his country to play a larger role in a coalition of nations confronting the United States in what he described as a “new Cold War.”

North Korean leader urges greater nuclear weapons production in response to a 'new Cold War'

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