North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-makes-rare-visit-fathers-tomb-2025-02-17/

North Korea says US should abandon military threats: Reports: North Korea said on Saturday that the United States should abandon military threats if it has ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/02/15/north-korea-says-us-should-abandon-military-threats-reports

N. Korea denounces Trump's proposal to take over Gaza: SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Wednesday denounced U.S. President Don...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250212001200315

Russia would welcome it if North Korea resumed talks with the United States, the Russian ambassador to Pyongyang said, adding that North Korea got “practically ... Show more
Russia supports US-North Korea dialogue, envoy says – Radio Free Asia
Russia supports US-North Korea dialogue, envoy says – Radio Free Asia
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 ...
euronews.com/2025/02/10/north-korea-to-expand-nuclear-weapons-programme-says-kim-jong-un

North Korea denounces 'absurd' denuclearisation pledge by US and allies: North Korea's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it will keep bolstering its nuclear ...
reut.rs/4hXjX5O

[INTERVIEW] Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize, says South Korean lawmaker : U.S. President Donald Trump is well qualified to win a Nobel Peace Prize for his role ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/02/120_392504.html
![[INTERVIEW] Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize, says South Korean lawmaker](/web/db/posts/55049/55049545.webp)
N. Korea's Kim unveils construction plan to expand capital Pyongyang eastward
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250217001900315

Kim Jong-un celebrates construction project with enormous explosion : The ceremony, which coincided with the birthday of the leader's father ...
euronews.com/2025/02/17/kim-jong-un-celebrates-final-phase-of-construction-project-with-enormous-explosion

North Korea condemns Trump’s Gaza takeover plan as ‘slaughter, robbery’: North Korea has called for the US to stop ‘encroaching upon the dignity and sovereignty’ ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/12/north-korea-condemns-trumps-gaza-takeover-plan-as-slaughter-robbery

North Korea slams U.S. and Asian rivals for 'absurd' denuclearization plans : North Korea has criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the ...
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/north-korea-slams-us-asian-rivals-pursuing-absurd-118913492

Taiwan Strait tensions: US warns of rising cooperation between China, Russia, and North Korea
wionews.com/videos/taiwan-strait-tensions-us-warns-of-rising-cooperation-between-china-russia-and-north-korea-8723541

(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim says U.S. causing 'conflicting structure,' vows to bolster nuclear forces
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250209000251315

North Korean soldiers back on Russia's front line, says Zelensky: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that North Korean soldiers "have been ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250207-north-korean-soldiers-back-on-russia-s-front-line-says-zelensky

Russia Starts Sending Wounded Troops to North Korea: Russian military personnel are being treated in North Korea's "best hospitals and sanatoriums ...
newsweek.com/russia-sending-wounded-troops-north-korea-2029274

Quick Glance: Russian Soldiers Sent to North Korea for Recovery
- Moscow's ambassador revealed that wounded Russian troops are being sent to North Korean medical facilities.
- The arrangement reportedly involves hundreds of soldiers and is provided free of charge by North Korea.
- This move indicates a deepening alliance between Russia and North Korea, potentially benefiting North Korea's military experience.
- Analysts believe the arrival of experienced Russian soldiers may enhance North Korean military capabilities while addressing labor shortages in Russia.
(URGENT) Ishiba says U.S., Japan will work together toward 'complete denuclearization of N. Korea'
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250208000400315

Quick Glance: Ishiba and Trump: Focus on Strategic Partnership
- Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru met with President Donald Trump in Washington to enhance bilateral relations.
- The discussions covered security and economic cooperation, particularly regarding North Korea and China.
- Ishiba emphasized Japan's significant investments in the US economy and explored potential LNG purchases as part of energy collaboration.
- Experts anticipate Ishiba will need to address defense spending to meet the expectations of the Trump administration.
North Korea Is Sending a Second Wave of Soldiers to Ukraine. Here’s Why.: Pyongyang would seem to have little reason to send its own people to risk their lives ...
thediplomat.com/2025/02/north-korea-is-sending-a-second-wave-of-soldiers-to-ukraine-heres-why/

Quick Glance: North Korea Dispatches New Wave of Soldiers to Ukraine
- North Korea is preparing to send another group of soldiers to assist Russia in the Ukraine conflict, despite significant losses already incurred.
- The troops are strategically deployed to support Russia, allowing it to reclaim occupied Ukrainian territories without diverting its own forces.
- For Kim Jong Un, participating in the war provides valuable combat experience for his soldiers, who have not engaged in actual conflict for over 70 years.
- However, the high casualties among North Korean troops appear to be an accepted cost for gaining experiences that could yield future military advantages.
Russian TV Says Army 'Ran Out' of North Koreans, 'New Batch' Expected: The Kremlin hasn't publicly admitted that North Korean boots are on the ground in Russia.
newsweek.com/russia-army-tv-north-korea-troops-ukraine-war-new-batch-2029757

North Korea sending a second wave of soldiers to Ukraine: Kim Jong-un is sending a second wave of soldiers to Ukraine – here’s why.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/north-korea-sending-a-second-wave-of-soldiers-to-ukraine/

Seoul says North Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces: North Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces, a South Korean defense ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/02/11/seoul-says-north-korea-has-given-russia-200-long-range-artillery-pieces-

Words for fighting, not reuniting
North Korea left South Korean territory blank on a revised map of the divided peninsula ... Show more
North Korea condemns Trump’s Gaza takeover proposal as ‘ludicrous’: North Korean state media on Wednesday denounced US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take ...
ara.tv/eodas

N. Korea requests U.N. investigation into alleged S. Korean drone intrusion: SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has requested a U.N. investigation into i...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250210010500315

North Korean troops deployed in Kursk region not engaged in combat since mid-Jan, says S Korea
wionews.com/world/north-korean-troops-deployed-in-kursk-region-not-engaged-in-combat-since-mid-jan-says-s-korea-8688953

Quick Glance: North Korean Forces Withdrawn from Ukraine Combat Zone
- North Korean troops sent to support Russia's efforts in Ukraine have ceased combat operations after suffering significant casualties.
- Estimates indicate that approximately 300 North Korean soldiers were killed and around 2,700 injured, leading to their withdrawal from the Kursk area.
- The involvement of North Korean forces has raised concerns and is viewed as an escalation in the ongoing conflict.
- Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine continue their aerial assaults, with Russia making military gains in eastern Ukraine in recent months.
Japan's hypersonic arsenal getting up to speed - Asia Times: Japan is ramping up its hypersonic weapons program amid mounting threats from China and North Korea ...
asiatimes.com/2025/02/japans-hypersonic-arsenal-getting-up-to-speed/

North Korea sends a nuclear message to Trump and Ishiba: SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korea said on Saturday its nuclear weapons are not meant for negotiations but ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/North-Korea-tensions/North-Korea-sends-a-nuclear-message-to-Trump-and-Ishiba

US, South Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to seek North Korea's denuclearisation: This comes after the three countries’ top diplomats met on the sidelines of the ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-south-korea-japan-north-korea-denuclearisation-4941366

North Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear submarine docks in Busan: Pyongyang warns of ‘acute military confrontation’ after USS Alexandria submarine ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/11/north-korea-warns-of-retaliation-after-us-nuclear-submarine-docks-in-busan

4,000 North Korean casualties in Russia's Kursk Oblast, 2/3 killed, Zelensky says
kyivindependent.com/4-000-north-korean-casualties-in-kursk-oblast-2-3-killed-zelensky-says/

Western tour agencies enter North Korea for first time since COVID-19: Western tour agencies entered North Korea for the first time on Thursday since the end of ...
english.alarabiya.net/life-style/travel-and-tourism/2025/02/13/western-tour-agencies-enter-north-korea-for-first-time-since-covid-19

Israel says it will help create Trump’s vision of Gaza if hostages not released: Live
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-gaza-war-ceasefire-hamas-hostages-trump-latest-news-b2696844.html

'Nonsense'; North Korea slams US over 'rogue state' remark in first public denunciation of Trump administration
wionews.com/world/nonsense-north-korea-slams-us-over-rogue-state-remark-in-first-public-denunciation-of-trump-administration-8685826

North Korea destroys family reunion centre in 'inhumane act', Seoul says
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/north-korea-demolishes-family-reunion-centre-kumgang-mountain-seoul-4935086

Ukraine presses on in Kursk; Denmark warns Russia could wage war in Europe: Meanwhile, North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russians are said to have ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/13/ukraine-resumes-the-offensive-in-kursk

Brits say they'd 'rather live in North Korea' than pay new BBC fee: The BBC is reportedly considering a new licence fee model that would see households pay for ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/furious-brits-say-theyd-rather-34641110

North Korea began demolishing a building which hosted reunions of separated families, a setback for inter-Korean humanitarian efforts ... Show more
EXPLAINED: North Korea is dismantling a family reunion facility. What’s next? – Radio Free Asia
EXPLAINED: North Korea is dismantling a family reunion facility. What’s next? – Radio Free Asia
North Korea says US nuclear submarine at South Korea port posing grave threat, KCNA report
ara.tv/u7afi

Ukraine launches new offensive in Kursk Oblast, Russian media claims, Kyiv yet to confirm
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-launches-new-offensive-in-kursk-oblast-russia-claims-kyiv-hasnt-confirmed/

Quick Glance: Zelenskiy Proposes Mineral Partnership with Trump
- Ukrainian President Zelenskiy offers a mineral partnership to the U.S., emphasizing the need for security guarantees.
- Ukraine plans to open its critical minerals for investment and is considering storing U.S. LNG in its underground facilities.
- Zelenskiy seeks an in-person meeting with Trump before he talks to Putin to advocate for Ukraine's interests.
- A new offensive has been launched by Ukraine as Russian troops continue to advance, prompting recruitment efforts.
The Roots of South Korea’s Political Crisis: Why the country’s presidents frequently overstep—and what it will take to keep them in check.
foreignaffairs.com/south-korea/roots-south-koreas-political-crisis

Father of woman abducted by N Korea dies at 96 without reunion: Akihiro Arimoto, the father of a Japanese woman abducted by North Korea in 1983 ...
japantoday.com/category/national/father-of-woman-abducted-by-n.-korea-dies-at-96-without-reunion

North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb, pledging his devotion to 'sacred struggle'
nbcnews.com/news/world/north-koreas-kim-makes-rare-visit-fathers-tomb-rcna192433

Hundreds of Russian troops revealed to have undergone recovery in North Korea: Hundreds of Russian servicemen have recovered from injuries sustained while ...
novayagazeta.eu/articles/2025/02/10/hundreds-of-russian-troops-revealed-to-have-undergone-recovery-in-north-korea-en-news

Quick Glance: Russian Soldiers Treated in North Korea
- Wounded Russian soldiers receive free treatment in North Korea, according to Ambassador Alexander Matsegora.
- Hundreds of injured soldiers have been sent to North Korea, where the country refused compensation for expenses.
- Additionally, children of fallen Russian soldiers vacation in North Korea, while Russia supplies the country with resources.
- Relations between North Korea and Russia have significantly deepened in the context of geopolitical tensions.
#WATCH | The #Pentagon is on high alert as #NorthKorea showcases its next-generation solid-fuel intercontinental #BallisticMissiles (ICBMs), raising concerns about their capability to ... Show more

You can earn a dollar a day driving a minivan taxi owned by a rich woman in North Korea — a huge sum that has young men lining up in droves ... Show more
In North Korea, rich women own taxis and young men compete for jobs driving them – Radio Free Asia
In North Korea, rich women own taxis and young men compete for jobs driving them – Radio Free Asia
Up to half of the North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region might have been wounded or killed in battle over recent weeks, said a U.S. expert ... Show more
US expert estimates North Korean casualty rate in Kursk may be as high as 50% – Radio Free Asia
US expert estimates North Korean casualty rate in Kursk may be as high as 50% – Radio Free Asia
Ukraine sees marked improvement of precision of Russia’s North Korean missiles: North Korean ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine by Russian forces since late ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/02/06/ukraine-sees-marked-improvement-of-precision-of-russia-s-north-korean-missiles

Quick Glance: North Korean Missiles Show Increased Precision
- North Korean short-range ballistic missiles have become more accurate after over a year of use by Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
- Russia has received more than 100 North Korean missiles, enhancing military collaboration between Moscow and Pyongyang.
- Recent reports indicate that North Korean missiles are now hitting within 50 to 100 meters of their targets, raising concerns in South Korea.
- The development of North Korean missile technology could provide valuable military insights to both Russia and North Korea.
North Korea’s new map omits South Korea, reflecting hostile stance: World: North Korea's new map excludes South Korea, marking a policy shift by labeling it ...
wionews.com/world/north-koreas-new-map-omits-south-korea-reflecting-hostile-stance-8697468

Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a new Ukrainian offensive in ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-north-korea-kursk-de43ba469a070a4700ba26f330131b49

North Korea sent thousands of construction workers to Russia: report: SEOUL -- North Korea sent thousands of workers to construction sites across Russia in 2024 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/North-Korea-tensions/North-Korea-sent-thousands-of-construction-workers-to-Russia-report

North Korea Threatens Punishment Over Ukraine War Deployment 'Rumors': North Koreans are increasingly aware of the Russia deployment, despite state efforts to ...
newsweek.com/north-korea-punishment-russia-ukraine-war-troop-deployment-rumors-2028654

North Korea warns of "armed force conflict" after nuclear-powered U.S. submarine docks in South Korea
cbsnews.com/news/north-korea-us-submarine-south-korea-hostile-military-act/

North Korea accuses USA of "hostile military act": The regime in Pyongyang is outraged about a US nuclear submarine at a South Korean naval base ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/nordkorea-wirft-usa-feindlichen-militaerischen-akt-vor-110288729.html

US nuclear submarine in South Korea: North Korea warns of "provocations": Pyongyang is threatening that the "acute military confrontation" in the region could ...
diepresse.com/19351391/us-atom-u-boot-in-suedkorea-nordkorea-warnt-vor-provokationen

North Korean ballistic missiles used by Russia in the Ukraine war are now capable of landing within 100 meters of their targets ... Show more
North Korea’s increasingly accurate missiles raise concerns – Radio Free Asia
North Korea’s increasingly accurate missiles raise concerns – Radio Free Asia
North Korea is set to produce drones this year in collaboration with Russia, media reported, after Moscow agreed to provide technical support in exchange for ... Show more
North Korea likely to produce drones with Russian support this year: report – Radio Free Asia
North Korea likely to produce drones with Russian support this year: report – Radio Free Asia
Colombia’s president: Legalize cocaine, it’s no worse than whiskey: Global drug trafficking could be “easily dismantled” if coke was “sold like wine ...
politico.eu/article/colombia-president-gustavo-petro-legalize-cocaine-no-worse-than-whiskey-latin-america/

North Korea denounces 'absurd' denuclearisation pledge by US and allies: North Korea's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it will keep bolstering its nuclear ...
reuters.com/world/north-korea-denounces-absurd-denuclearisation-pledge-by-us-allies-2025-02-18/

Iran speeding up work on its nukes, two new reports say: Two conflicting reports on Iran's nuclear weapons program were disclosed this week ...
asiatimes.com/2025/02/iran-speeding-up-work-on-its-nukes-two-new-reports-say/

Ukraine says North Korean troops back on front line: Kyiv had indicated last week the North Koreans may have been withdrawn due to heavy losses in battle.
bbc.com/news/articles/cednp7q41l2o

Quick Glance: North Korean Troops Return to Front Lines
- Ukrainian President Zelensky reports that North Korean soldiers have returned to the Kursk region after suffering heavy losses.
- The troops are reportedly conducting new assaults, contributing to high casualty rates on both sides.
- Zelensky estimates that up to 350,000 Russian soldiers have been killed, while Ukrainian losses are at 45,100.
- Conflicting reports exist regarding the military situation, including retaking of territories and new Ukrainian offensives.
(LEAD) N. Korea condemns Rubio's 'rogue state' remarks in its 1st criticism against Trump gov't
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250203000751315

No Tottenham, no foreign punditry: How North Korea broadcasts its own take on English Premier League football
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/epl-north-korea-football-censorship-tottenham-son-heung-min-wolves-pundits-4930026

Zelensky says N Korean troops back on Russia front line: KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that North Korean troops were back on the front ...
arabnews.com/node/2589397/world

A former North Korean diplomat shed light on the secretive life of the powerful sister of Kim Jong-un.
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UK ‘committed to calling out’ North Korea missile tests: The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it is monitoring the ongoing ballistic missile activities of North ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-committed-to-calling-out-north-korea-missile-tests/

North Korean authorities have threatened to punish citizens who spread “rumors” about the country’s soldiers dying in Russia’s war with Ukraine -- and ordered ... Show more
North Korea to punish people for spreading ‘rumors’ of soldiers dying in Russia – Radio Free Asia
North Korea to punish people for spreading ‘rumors’ of soldiers dying in Russia – Radio Free Asia
#WATCH | #NorthKorea ’s #KimJongUn just reached out to #Iran ’s President #Pezeshkian , vowing stronger ties amid #Trump ’s threats to destroy Iran.

North Korea repeated a commitment to advancing its nuclear capabilities, saying weapons weren't a “bargaining chip,” in an apparent response to a U.S ... Show more
North Korea vows to bolster nuclear forces as US, Japan hold summit – Radio Free Asia
North Korea vows to bolster nuclear forces as US, Japan hold summit – Radio Free Asia
More North Korean Weapons and Troops Coming to Support Russia, Seoul Says: South Korea’s Ministry of Defense also said that North Korea is expected to double ...
kyivpost.com/post/46948

Ukrainian brigade says North Koreans 'disappeared' from its area: "We have not observed them in our part of the front," said a spokesperson for the 80th Air ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-brigade-north-koreans-disappeared-kursk-frontline-area-2025-2

Once a symbol of hope and the site of tearful reunions for families divided by the Korean War, North Korea is tearing down the Mount Kumgang resort’s reunion ... Show more
North Korea dismantling facility near border for separated families, Seoul says | Reuters
North Korea dismantling facility near border for separated families, Seoul says | Reuters

No ‘Asean way’: US President Donald Trump acts like an emperor but the world now is much less intimidated.
thestar.com.my/news/focus/2025/02/09/no-asean-way

Russia supports US-North Korea dialogue, envoy says
China’s war games near Taiwan could be used to conceal attack, US says: Pentagon’s Indo-Pacific chief says American military must step up preparations for ...
ft.com/content/3a31c037-f74c-4e33-9720-0fdc32f5133b

US tells Panama to 'reduce China's influence' over the canal: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday to ...
euronews.com/2025/02/03/rubio-tells-panama-to-reduce-chinas-influence-over-the-canal-or-face-us-action

Quick Glance: Trump Threatens Action Over Panama Canal Control
- President Trump reiterated his intention to reclaim the Panama Canal, warning of significant US actions due to China's influence.
- Panama's President Mulino stated that the sovereignty over the canal is not negotiable and expressed interest in collaborating with the US.
- Mulino announced that Panama would not renew the Belt and Road initiative agreement with China and that an audit of a Chinese-linked company operating near the canal is underway.
- Discussions also covered increasing US investments in Panama and the potential expansion of a migrant repatriation program.
1Verse: How a North Korean went from begging to K-pop: The first K-pop boy band with North Korean members aims to debut in the US later this year.
bbc.com/news/articles/c99vxpg55zmo

Key Russian, North Korean officers killed in Ukraine's strike on Kursk Oblast command post, Zelensky says
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-strike-on-russian-command-post-kills-key-russian-north-korean-officers/

Quick Glance: Deadly Russian Missile Attack on Izium
- On February 4, 2025, a Russian missile strike in Izium, Kharkiv Oblast, resulted in at least five deaths and over 55 injuries.
- Among the injured are three children, including a seriously wounded 14-year-old girl.
- The attack damaged several administrative and residential buildings, with no military facilities in the vicinity.
- Izium, with a pre-war population of 45,000, frequently faces Russian attacks from occupied territories.
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