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North Korea is evading sanctions by animating Max and Amazon shows: Thousands of exposed files on North Korean server tell the tale.
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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.
North Korea accuses US of politicizing human rights issues: North Korea accused the United States on Saturday of politicizing human rights in the East Asian ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea accuses US of politicizing rights concerns
- North Korea accuses the United States of politically instrumentalizing human rights in the East Asian country, condemning it as political provocation and conspiracy.
- Pyongyang criticized Washington for using human rights as a means for invasions and hostile behavior towards North Korea, threatening decisive actions to safeguard its sovereignty and safety.
- An annual report by the US State Department this week highlighted 'significant human rights issues' in North Korea, including arbitrary killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and other cruel treatments by government authorities.
- Additionally, North Korea criticized the US for urging them to cease missile launches and emphasized the continuation of their space reconnaissance mission to enhance the country's security.
Exclusive: China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show
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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un inspects test-firing of multiple launch rockets, KCNA says
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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 leader Kim's sister: we will build overwhelming military power: Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ...
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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.
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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The Axis of Upheaval: How America’s Adversaries Are Uniting to Overturn the Global Order
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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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How Alejandro Cao de Benós, North Korea’s Man in Spain, Ran Afoul of the US: Alejandro Cao de Benós has been accused of violating sanctions in connection with a ...
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Why China risks US sanctions arming Russia: Survival: US secretary of state Antony Blinken fired a warning salvo toward China during a G7 foreign ministers’ ...
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UK condemns North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch: Britain said North Korea had breached multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions after it ...
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North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a ‘friendly father’ and a ‘great leader,’ in a move that appears to be part of a ...
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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.
Iran-Israel: Attack next with weapons from North Korea?: Former US security adviser John Bolton warns against North Korean help for Iran's nuclear program ...
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North Korea fires missile off east coast, South Korea, Japan say: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday towards the sea off its east coast ...
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North Korea conducts cruise missile warhead test on Friday, KCNA says: North Korea conducted a cruise missile warhead test and test launch of its new ...
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North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missile, South Says: North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile Monday, South Korea’s military and Japan’s Coast ...
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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.
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 ...
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North Korea Sends Workers to Russia-Occupied Territory in Eastern Ukraine: Pyongyang made the decision after concluding that Russia had gained the upper hand in ...
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North Korea accuses US of politicizing human rights issues: North Korea accused the United States on Saturday of politicizing human rights in the East Asian ...
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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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After Iran's attack on Israel: the mullahs' terror regime is tottering: The mullahs are sending missiles against Israel - but what if they themselves are long ...
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Iran’s North Koreanization gambit: Tehran upped the ante and scored a strategic success with its attack. Israel also achieved its outcomes ...
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un says now is time to be ready for war, KCNA says: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said unstable military and political situations ...
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US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions: The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts ...
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North Korea's Kim to develop long-standing ties with China, KCNA says: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un affirmed his position to develop long-standing ties with ...
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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European Commission proposes sanctions against ships transporting equipment from North Korea to Russia – Reuters
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North Korean hackers target South's defense sector, police say: SEOUL -- South Korean police and arms procurement authorities say North Korean hackers have been ...
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Paid articlePaid 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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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 Korea fires unidentified missile into sea in latest weapons launch, South Korea says
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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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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China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level
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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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Ukraine war latest: US secretly provides Ukraine with 100 ATACMS; Denmark announces additional military aid for Kyiv
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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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China counters closer U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties with diplomatic flurry: HONG KONG -- While U.S. President Joe Biden invited leaders from Japan and the ...
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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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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 ...
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
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Paid articlePaid 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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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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North Korean media takes stab at South's president on eve of elections: North Korea's state-controlled media has called President Yoon Suk Yeol of its neighbour ...
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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.
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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Reuters: Next round of EU sanctions on Russia to target shadow fleet, ships transporting North Korean equipment
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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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Japanese firm says its part found on North Korean missile is fake: report: It came after a British arms watchdog found Japanese parts used in a missile launched ...
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OPINION | Donald Trump would be denied a federal security clearance if he tried to get one
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Opinion | Be a Wary Reader in the 2024 Election: Disinformation from Russia and China is evolving and has even spread to Capitol Hill.
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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 ...
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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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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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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
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Believers still pursuing Hiroshima mystery beast 50 years after sightings: During the early 1970s there were multiple reported sightings of a frightening ...
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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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China is sending its highest-level delegation to North Korea since 2019 to kick off a ‘friendship year’
cnn.com/2024/04/10/china/china-delegation-northkorea-zhao-leji-intl-hnk/
Biden, Japan’s Kishida Push for Closer Ties to Counter China: The leaders aim to improve military coordination amid worries about North Korea’s nuclear program ...
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China Reaches out to Russia, North Korea as US Cements Trilateral Partnership With Japan, Philippines
thediplomat.com/2024/04/china-reaches-out-to-russia-north-korea-as-us-cements-trilateral-partnership-with-japan-philippines/
North Koreans forced to process seafood that ends up in U.S., investigation reveals
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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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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/
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 ...
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China Sends Highest Ranking Official to Pyongyang in Five Years: China is sending its highest-level delegation to North Korea in nearly five years for a trip ...
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Paid articlePaid Opinion | Trump’s ‘Love’ Affair With Kim Looms Over U.S.-Japan Summit: Biden and Kishida should use this week’s meetings to lock in security accords a successor ...
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A Japanese port town few foreign tourists know of: Onomichi's oysters, old temples and Ozu’s Tokyo Story
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China top legislator Zhao says Beijing, Pyongyang set on developing friendly relations, KCNA says
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US envoy to the UN vows support for families of Japanese who were abducted and taken to North Korea
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China seen as security threat by over 90% of Japanese, new survey shows: More than nine in every 10 Japanese now feel the nation’s security is threatened by
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Russia economy: Reliance on China and 'rogue states' up amid sanctions: Sanctions are working as Moscow is relying on North Korea, Iran, and China to stay afloat ...
businessinsider.com/russia-economy-outlook-sanctions-west-oil-war-weapons-rogue-states-2024-4
A Late-Night Sighting, and a Single Hair, Rekindle Hopes That an Extinct Tiger Lives On
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N. Korea's Kim sends educational aid to pro-Pyongyang Koreans in Japan: KCNA
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