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North Korea reports 89,500 new fever cases : North Korea reports 89,500 new fever cases
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North Korea reports 89,500 new fever cases
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North Korea leader's sister says Japan PM's comments positive - KCNA: The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said there is no impediment to ...
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North Korea leader's sister says Japan PM's comments positive - KCNA
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North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missile: North Korea successfully test-fired a new mid- to long-range solid-fuel, hypersonic missile ...
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North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missile
Quick Glance: North Korea's Hypersonic Missile Testing: Insights and Functionality
  • North Korea has successfully tested a solid-fuel hypersonic missile with an intermediate range.

  • The significance of hypersonic weapons lies in their maneuverability rather than just their speed.

  • Russia, China, and the USA are leading the race in developing hypersonic weapons.

  • North Korea aims to enhance its defense capabilities and assert its position in the global arms race through hypersonic weapons.
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North Korea's Kim threatens 'more offensive actions' against U.S. after watching powerful missile test
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North Korea's Kim threatens 'more offensive actions' against U.S ...
Quick Glance: S. Korea, US Agree on Nuclear Strategy by Mid-2024
  • South Korea and the United States will finalize guidelines for a joint nuclear strategy planning and operation by mid-next year.

  • The guidelines cover joint defense against North Korean threats and the establishment of a real-time leader-level communication channel.

  • Both countries aim for a unified South Korea-U.S. extended deterrence system and plan to implement this by June next year.

  • The NCG session aims to integrate South Korea's conventional military assets to support U.S. nuclear operations.
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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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China communist party politburo member Zhao to lead delegation to North ...
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Putin gifts car to Kim Jong Un in sign of ‘special personal relations,’ North Korean state media reports
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Putin gifts car to Kim Jong Un in sign of ‘special personal relations ...
Quick Glance: Kim Jong Un Receives Car Gift from Putin
  • Kim Jong Un receives car gift from Putin during meeting in Russia.

  • Gift may violate UN ban agreed upon by Russia.

  • Both countries strengthen ties amid international isolation.

  • South Korea monitors cooperation and urges compliance with UN resolutions.
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North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers, state media says
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North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket ...
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees test of new surface-to-sea missiles: Kim also ordered North Korea’s military to boost readiness near the western maritime ...
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees test of new surface-to-sea missiles
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North Korea slams South Korea-US military drills, warns of consequences: North Korea's defence ministry urged South Korea and the United States to stop military ...
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North Korea slams South Korea-US military drills, warns of consequences
Quick Glance: North Korea's Response to U.S.-South Korean Drills
  • North Korea labels ongoing drills as an invasion plot, threatening military action.

  • This year's drills include 48 field exercises, double the previous year's amount, lasting 11 days.

  • North Korea's Defense Ministry denounces the drills as reckless and plans responsible military activities to enhance security on the Korean Peninsula.

  • Experts predict increased tensions with more missile tests and aggressive rhetoric from North Korea this year, particularly with upcoming elections in the U.S. and South Korea.
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North Korea apparently fires several cruise missiles: According to the South Korean military, North Korea has fired several "unidentified" cruise missiles ...
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North Korea apparently fires several cruise missiles
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European countries eye reopening embassies in North Korea after pandemic closures
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European countries eye reopening embassies in North Korea after pandemic ...
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North Korea ends all economic cooperation with South as ties hit new low: Relations have deteriorated as Pyongyang ramps up weapons development and Seoul ...
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North Korea ends all economic cooperation with South as ties hit new low
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North Korea develops new rocket launcher controller, KCNA reports: North Korea has successfully developed a new ballistic control system for a multiple rocket ...
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North Korea develops new rocket launcher controller, KCNA reports
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North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapon system: KCNA: The test was in response to the U.S. and its allies' "joint military exercises."
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North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapon system: KCNA
Quick Glance: North Korean Teens Sentenced to 12 Years' Hard Labour
  • The two 16-year-olds in Pyongyang were convicted for watching South Korean films and music videos.

  • Since 2020, North Korea has imposed tough sentences for enjoying South Korean entertainment and copying the way South Koreans speak to combat outside influences.

  • The video, made by North Korean authorities, shows a public trial in which the students were sentenced for watching and spreading South Korean movies, music, and music videos.

  • Reclusive North Korea and the rich, democratic South are technically still at war, divided by a heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ).
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North Korea's Kim seeks 'industry revolution' in rural areas amid widening inequality
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North Korea's Kim seeks 'industry revolution' in rural areas amid widening ...
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Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, warns of ‘military showdown’ - UPI.com
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Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, warns of ‘military showdown’ ...
Quick Glance: North Korea: Kim Jong Un's Daughter Likely Successor
  • Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae observe a missile drill at an undisclosed location.

  • The National Intelligence Service has acknowledged Kim Ju-ae as Mr. Kim's heir for the first time.

  • The NIS stated that Kim Ju-ae currently appears to be the most likely successor, based on public activities and the level of respect she has received since her initial public appearance.

  • Kim Ju Ae recently accompanied her father to the launch of North Korea's Hwasong-18 solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, the most advanced long-range missile in the country's arsenal yet.
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North Korean TV censors British gardening show host’s jeans: North Korea’s state broadcaster, KCTV, has blurred out a pair of jeans worn by veteran British TV ...
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North Korean TV censors British gardening show host’s jeans
Quick Glance: Censorship in North Korea Due to Alan Titchmarsh's Blue Jeans
  • Renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh faced unexpected censorship in North Korea for wearing blue jeans during a TV appearance.

  • In an episode of his Garden Secrets series, the 74-year-old Titchmarsh visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to explore historical gardens.

  • The broadcast of the episode in North Korea was altered to conceal Titchmarsh's blue jeans, which have been banned in the country since the 1990s.

  • Despite the censorship, the episode was aired multiple times on North Korean TV with Titchmarsh's commentary replaced by North Korean narrators.
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Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea soon, state media says: Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit Kim Jong Un soon, North Korea state media reported ...
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Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea soon, state media says
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N. Korean leader congratulates Putin on reelection : North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Monday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin for being reelected ...
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N. Korean leader congratulates Putin on reelection
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N. Korea's Kim inspects construction site of ruling party's training school
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N. Korea's Kim inspects construction site of ruling party's ...
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North Korea's Kim warns failure to provide food a 'serious political issue': North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for ways to be found to improve economic ...
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North Korea's Kim warns failure to provide food a 'serious political ...
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North Korean nuclear attack would end Kim's regime, US warns: "The US side reiterated that any nuclear attack by the DPRK against the ROK will be met ...
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North Korean nuclear attack would end Kim's regime, US warns
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North Korea's Kim orders military to 'thoroughly annihilate' US, South Korea if provoked
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North Korea's Kim orders military to 'thoroughly annihilate' US ...
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North Korea rules out any meetings with Japan: North Korea has no interest in dialogue with Japan, state media KCNA reported on Friday ...
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North Korea rules out any meetings with Japan
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North Korea says tested new type of cruise missile with nuclear capability: State news agency says Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile is still in its development ...
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North Korea says tested new type of cruise missile with nuclear capability
Quick Glance: Russian Foreign Minister Accuses US and Allies of Preparing for War with North Korea
  • Russia’s top diplomat accuses the US and its allies of preparing for war with North Korea as tensions continue to rise between Pyongyang and Washington.

  • Sergey Lavrov stated at a UN press conference that the US, South Korea, and Japan are conducting military exercises together to prepare for a war with North Korea.

  • Lavrov added that South Korea’s rhetoric toward North Korea suddenly became even more hostile and they are preparing for war with the DPRK.

  • The US, South Korea, and Japan conducted combined naval exercises last week, including using an American aircraft carrier.
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong vows immediate strike if any provocation: North Korea will immediately launch a military strike in response to any provocation ...
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong vows immediate strike if any provocation
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North Korea leader's sister says Japan PM's comments positive - KCNA: The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said there is no impediment to ...
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North Korea leader's sister says Japan PM's comments positive - KCNA
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North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles: KCNA: SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korea tested its new strategic cruise missiles for the second time in a week ...
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North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles: KCNA
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North Korea's Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites and produce more nuclear materials in 2024
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North Korea's Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites and produce more ...
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US, Japan, South Korea defence chiefs to share North Korea missile data in December
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US, Japan, South Korea defence chiefs to share North Korea missile data in ...
Quick Glance: Russian Minister Visits North Korea
  • A Russian delegation led by the Minister of Natural Resources, Alexander Kozlov, visits North Korea and emphasizes economic and technological cooperation.

  • Russia and North Korea are conducting talks on the economy, science, and technology, without providing further details.

  • North Korea is in its final stages of preparation for the launch of a spy satellite and may have received technical assistance from Russia.

  • North Korea's announcement of successful static tests of new-type solid-fuel engines for intermediate-range ballistic missiles coincides with a joint aerial exercise involving South Korea and the U.S., serving as a show of force against North Korea.
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North Korea's Kim calls for 'accelerated' war preparations: SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his party to "accelerate" war ...
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North Korea's Kim calls for 'accelerated' war preparations
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U.S. intel believes N.K. leader has no intentions of negotiating away nuclear program
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U.S. intel believes N.K. leader has no intentions of negotiating away ...
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un turns 40. Maybe.: SEOUL, Jan 8 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to have turned the big four-oh on Monday ...
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un turns 40. Maybe.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convenes key party meeting: SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has kicked off a key meeting of the country's ...
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convenes key party meeting
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Kim Jong Un inspects satellite photos of US, South Korea, state media says: Kim examined ‘major target regions’, including the US military base at Pearl Harbor ...
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Kim Jong Un inspects satellite photos of US, South Korea, state media says
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Chinese art troupe visiting N. Korea for performance in key year : A Chinese art troupe has been visiting North Korea to participate in an event celebrating the ...
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Chinese art troupe visiting N. Korea for performance in key year
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Ford vans seen in Kim Jong Un’s entourage: Photos from North Korea’s news agency are more evidence of the evasion of UN sanctions.
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Ford vans seen in Kim Jong Un’s entourage
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N. Korean leader calls for increased poultry production amid food shortages: SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a newly bu...
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N. Korean leader calls for increased poultry production amid food ...
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North Korea hosts Russia delegation for talks on economic cooperation: A North Korean minister met with the governor of the Russian region bordering the two ...
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North Korea hosts Russia delegation for talks on economic cooperation
Quick Glance: Trump's Potential New Approach to North Korea
  • Trump and Kim Jong Un maintain a positive relationship.

  • Trump is considering offering financial incentives to North Korea to halt its nuclear weapons program.

  • Discussion of a potential shift in Trump's stance towards North Korea is underway.

  • There is consideration of providing economic relief to North Korea in exchange for freezing its nuclear program and ceasing weapon development.
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North Korea restoring border guard posts amid heightened regional tensions: North Korea is restoring previously dismantled border guard posts amid heightened ...
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North Korea restoring border guard posts amid heightened regional tensions
Quick Glance: North Korea Admits Opposition Votes in Elections
  • The internationally isolated North Korea has for the first time in over 50 years allowed votes for the opposition in regional elections.

  • Voter turnout in North Korea is typically over 99 percent.

  • A diplomat from the South Korean Ministry of Unification confirmed the first official acknowledgment of opposition votes since the 1960s.
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N. Korea to define S. Korea as enemy under Constitution: SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a constitutional change to define South Korea as ...
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N. Korea to define S. Korea as enemy under Constitution
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Yonhap: N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea of Japan in Apparent Failed Launch
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Yonhap: N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea of Japan in Apparent ...
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North Korea's Kim to develop long-standing ties with China, KCNA says: SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un affirmed his position to develop ...
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North Korea's Kim to develop long-standing ties with China, KCNA says
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North Korea's Kim convenes key party meeting ahead of new year -KCNA: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has kicked off a key meeting of the country's ruling party ...
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North Korea's Kim convenes key party meeting ahead of new year -KCNA