North Korea sends delegation to Iran in growing effort to break diplomatic isolation
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said the country will continue to build overwhelming and the strongest military power to ... Show more
North Korea leader Kim's sister: we will build overwhelming military power | Reuters
North Korea leader Kim's sister: we will build overwhelming military power | Reuters
Quick Glance: North Korea Leader's Sister Raises Concerns Over US Military Drills
- Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, emphasized the need to build a strong military power to protect the country's sovereignty and regional peace.
- She criticized the US military exercises in the region, particularly the collaboration with South Korea, which she claimed are dangerously destabilizing the regional security environment.
- The US and South Korea have been conducting a series of drills with greater scale and intensity in recent months to enhance their military readiness against North Korea's threats.
- North Korea views the US military exercises as preparations for a nuclear war, while Washington and Seoul assert that the drills are defensive in nature and are regularly conducted to maintain readiness.
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Kim Jong Un tested rocket that could hit Seoul — and may aid Russia: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a new rocket which is capable of ...
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Quick Glance: Kim Jong Un's Rocket Tests and Possible Russian Assistance
- Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a rocket capable of hitting Seoul in South Korea and potentially aiding Russia in the conflict with Ukraine.
- The 240-millimeter multiple rocket launcher has an estimated range of 40 to 60 kilometers and could enhance the artillery capabilities of the Korean People's Army.
- Experts suggest the rocket could be significant for export, such as to Russia, and useful in the war in Ukraine.
- Despite denials of an arms deal, reports indicate North Korea has been shipping military equipment to Russia, possibly indicating collaboration between the two countries.
North Korea released a song praising 'great leader' Kim Jong. The music video was aired on the state-controlled Korean Central Television featuring North ... Show more
Quick Glance: New Song from North Korea Honors Kim Jong Un as 'Friendly Father'
- North Korea praises leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friendly father' and 'great leader' in a new song, part of a propaganda campaign to boost his image in the reclusive state.
- The music video for the song was broadcast on Wednesday on state-controlled Korean Central Television, showcasing North Koreans from various backgrounds enthusiastically singing lines like 'Let’s sing, Kim Jong Un the great leader' and 'Let’s brag about Kim Jong Un, a friendly father.'
- Moreover, a live performance of the song with orchestral accompaniment and in the presence of Kim was televised as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of constructing 10,000 new homes.
- The release of the cheerful song titled 'Friendly Father' coincides with recent changes by North Korean state media to the name of a holiday, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at consolidating Kim’s position.
North Korea hacking teams hack South Korea defence contractors - police: Major North Korean hacking groups have mounted "all-out" cyber attacks against South ...
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Some Amazon and Max cartoons may have been partially animated in North Korea: North Korean animators may have helped create popular cartoons for Amazon Prime ...
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North Korea, Belarus deputy foreign ministers agree to strengthen ties
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Quick Glance: North Korea, Belarus strengthen ties
- North Korean officials met with a delegation from Belarus to deepen cooperation and criticized the U.S. for attempting to increase 'lawless' sanctions pressure.
- During the discussions, Belarus' Deputy Foreign Minister Evgeny Shestakov and his North Korean counterpart Lim Chun Il discussed bilateral cooperation in various sectors and mutual support on the global stage.
- Kim Son Gyong, vice minister for International Organizations of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, criticized Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, for her trip to South Korea and Japan, labeling the UN sanctions against the country as 'lawless'.
- In contrast, Russia has opposed the annual renewal of the multinational panel of experts that has monitored the implementation of UN sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea's nuclear and missile programs over the past 15 years.
North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran: SEOUL -- North Korea's minister for external economic relations is making a rare visit to ...
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Kim Jong Un Threatens North Korea's Enemies With 'Death Blow': Kim was pictured inspecting maps and models of South Korea in a pointed message to the U.S. ally.
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Kim's North Korea Test New 'Super-Large Warhead' for Nuclear Missile: Pyongyang said on Friday it also test-fired its new Pyoljji-1-2 anti-aircraft missile in ...
newsweek.com/north-korea-tests-new-warhead-nuclear-missile-1892635
Iran’s North Koreanization gambit: Tehran upped the ante and scored a strategic success with its attack. Israel also achieved its outcomes ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/irans-north-koreanization-gambit/
It Is High Time to Engage North Korea: The alternative is to do nothing and drift into an even more serious crisis as North Korea further builds up its nuclear ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/it-is-high-time-to-engage-north-korea/
A Chinese official meets North Korean leader Kim in Pyongyang in highest-level talks in years
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People watch a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test at a railway station in Seoul on April 22, 2024 ... Show more
Alarm Sounded Over Major North Korea Hacks: North Korean hackers with alleged state ties have made off with technical information from South Korean defense ...
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High-level North Korea agriculture delegation visits Russia: SEOUL (Reuters) -- A North Korean delegation led by a high-ranking agricultural official is ...
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US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions: Washington looking for alternatives after Russia effectively halted UN monitoring mission.
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Sullivan: US arms Ukraine with "significant number" of ATACMS missiles - Euromaidan Press
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
North Koreans in China vanish as border reopens: HELONG, China: After fleeing famine in North Korea, Kim Cheol Ok laid low in China for decades - until a doomed ...
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Explainer: Why is Japan seeking a summit with nuclear-armed North Korea?: United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he supported his Japanese ...
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Quick Glance: Why Japan Seeks Summit with Nuclear-Armed North Korea
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida aims to engage in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to address the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea in the 1960s and 1970s.
- North Korea has not definitively stated its position on a summit with Japan, with some statements suggesting a potential opening for closer ties.
- Past summits between Japan and North Korea had varying outcomes, with North Korea acknowledging some abductions in 2002.
- Kishida's efforts to arrange a meeting with Kim Jong Un carry political risks and could lead to a decline in his approval ratings given North Korea's reluctance, posing challenges for Japan.
South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats: South Korea, Japan and the United States staged long-planned joint naval exercises involving an ...
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Park Choong-kwon: North Korean defector elected in South Korea: A millennial North Korean who used to develop the regime's nuclear missiles is now a South Korean ...
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US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...
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North Korean authorities are addressing a labor shortage by conscripting ordinary residents and students as young as 12 to work on state-mandated construction ... Show more
Students, residents pressed into North Korean construction projects: Children as young as 12 are working long hours as part of Kim Jong Un's development plan.
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Coffee in North Korea: It’s not just for capitalists anymore: Spreading among the elite, coffee is replacing cigarettes as a typical bribe.
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What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea: New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/what-the-revamp-of-the-japan-us-alliance-structure-means-for-south-korea/
Ukraine war latest: US secretly provides Ukraine with 100 ATACMS; Denmark announces additional military aid for Kyiv
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-us-secretly-provides-ukraine-with-100-atacms-denmark-announces-additional-military-aid-for-kyiv/
Yoon Suk Yeol: Was South Korea’s president thwarted by a spring onion?: Yoon Suk Yeol's party failed to win a majority in Wednesday's parliamentary election.
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Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
After Zhao Leji’s Visit, What’s Next for China-North Korea Relations?: Recently, North Korea’s relations with Russia have seemingly outpaced ties with China ...
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🚨 North Korean authorities are tackling a labor shortage by drafting ordinary residents and even students as young as 12 for state construction projects ... Show more
US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...
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China communist party politburo member Zhao to lead delegation to North Korea: A Chinese government and communist party delegation led by its top legislator and ...
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The Dire State of Women’s Rights in North Korea: While the country espouses an official commitment to gender equality, the reality for women is one of ...
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North Korea launches ballistic missile: Japan's Defense Ministry announced on Monday afternoon that North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile ...
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Reuters: Next round of EU sanctions on Russia to target shadow fleet, ships transporting North Korean equipment
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China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level
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South Korea tries to Trump-proof the alliance: US and South Korean delegations met in Hawaii on April 23 to begin talks about how much host nation support Seoul ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/south-korea-tries-to-trump-proof-the-alliance/
North Korea, Iran deepen partnership through missile tech exchange : North Korea and Iran are deepening their collaboration, sharing expertise and technology ...
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U.S. envoy to U.N. urges Russia and China not to ‘reward’ North Korea’s bad behavior
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North Korea marked the birth anniversary of state founder Kim Il Sung, who is the late grandfather of current leader Kim Jong Un.
North Korea expands surveillance with Chinese cameras : To monitor its population even more closely North Korea is placing surveillance cameras in schools and ...
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Biden 'would support' Japan-North Korea summit, U.S. official says: WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Joe Biden would conditionally support a summit between Japanese ...
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China is sending its highest-level delegation to North Korea since 2019 to kick off a ‘friendship year’
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Kim Jong Un’s New Way to Express Anger at the South: Turn the Lights Out: North Korea has dismantled streetlights on some of the few inter-Korean roads ...
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UN OKs shipment of vaccine storage equipment to North Korea: UNICEF had requested a sanctions exemption to bring ‘cold chain’ equipment into the country.
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📸 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walks a red carpet ahead of a completion ceremony for a residential development in the Hwasong district of North Korea ... Show more
Pedestrians walk along a street in Pyongyang on April 15, 2024, as the country marks the 112th anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung ... Show more
Abductee families keep Japan and North Korea apart: It is an amazing story: A person who probably does not exist has been holding an entire nation, North Korea ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/abductee-families-keep-japan-and-north-korea-apart/
Security at Kuala Lumpur airport to be reviewed after shooting, says CID director
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Early on June 25, 1950, 75,000 Korean People’s Army troops attacked, catching the South Korean Army by surprise and starting the Korean War. Three days later ... Show more
China top legislator Zhao says Beijing, Pyongyang set on developing friendly relations, KCNA says
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How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?: Unless Japan can truly offer progress on Pyongyang’s vital concerns, a bilateral summit is unlikely to materialize.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-likely-is-a-japan-north-korea-summit/
US envoy to the UN vows support for families of Japanese who were abducted and taken to North Korea
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South Korea has successfully launched its second military spy satellite into orbit, days after North Korea reaffirmed its plan to launch multiple ... Show more
South Korea launches its 2nd military spy satellite amid animosities with North Korea - ABC News
South Korea launches its 2nd military spy satellite amid animosities with North Korea - ABC News
Quick Glance: Successful Launch of South Korea's Second Military Spy Satellite
- South Korea achieved orbital insertion for its second military spy satellite following North Korea's announcement of launching multiple reconnaissance satellites this year.
- The South Korean Defense Minister anticipates North Korea proceeding with its second spy satellite launch to commemorate the April 15 birthday of state founder Kim Il Sung.
- Following two unsuccessful attempts in early 2023, North Korea successfully deployed its Malligyong-1 spy satellite on Nov. 21, transmitting space imagery of significant locations in the U.S. and South Korea.
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N. Korea's health minister heads for Russia: KCNA : North Korea's health minister left for Russia to bolster cooperation in the fields of science and ...
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(Sponsored) Call for Papers on Security of the Korean Peninsula: The Asia Institute is issuing a call for original research papers.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/sponsored-call-for-papers-on-security-of-the-korean-peninsula/
NK leader's meeting with China's top legislator raises Kim-Xi summit possibility
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#FastAndFactual LIVE: During a visit to the country’s main military university, Kim Jong Un said that now is the time to be more prepared for war ... Show more
🇰🇷 On June 25, 1950, 75,000 Korean People’s Army troops launched an attack, marking the start of the Korean War. Within three days ... Show more
Kenya criticises Russia over North Korea sanctions: The UN Security Council’s inability to handle urgent security problems has been an issue of debate lately.
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Except from October to January! Alan Titchmarsh eats same breakfast every day as he rants about one 'insipid' food - Mirror Online
Pursuing Rapprochement Between China, Japan, and South Korea: Restarting the trilateral could be a remedy for the growing geopolitical rift and help ensure ...
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Valiant One: Chase Stokes and Lana Condor Lead New Action Movie, First Image Revealed
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Reuters: Satellite imagery shows ship likely used to transfer North Korean arms to Russia docked in Chinese port
kyivindependent.com/reuters-satellite-imagery-shows-ship-likely-used-to-transfer-north-korean-arms-to-russia-docked-in-chinese-port/
North Korean animators may be involved in Japan anime production, report says: Shows with suspected North Korean involvement include the Japanese television ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/23/japan/nk-animators-anime-production/
Hackers infect users of antivirus service that delivered updates over HTTP: eScan AV updates were delivered over HTTP for five years.
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/hackers-infect-users-of-antivirus-service-that-delivered-updates-over-http/
North Korean defector Kim Kyu-li is afraid for her younger sister Kim Cheol-ok, who was allegedly deported by Chinese authorities in October 2023 after living ... Show more
North Korean animators secretly worked on US and Japanese cartoons: A studio in Pyongyang was seproducing images for Amazon and HBO — and sanctions
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North Korea warns of forceful response if U.S. tightens sanctions monitoring - UPI.com
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Skybound Responds After Reported Discovery of Invincible Season 3 Art on North Korean Server
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