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North Korea
North Korea Fires Unidentified Ballistic Missile: Seoul Military
The missile launched from an area north of Pyongyang and flew around 700 kilometres (435 miles), South Korea’s military said.
Nov. 7, 2025
War in Ukraine
North Korean POWs in Ukraine Want to Go to South: Activist
One prisoner had already asked to live in South Korea when visited by one of the country’s lawmakers in February.
Nov. 2, 2025
Ukraine
‘Deepening’ North Korea-Russia Ties Pose National Security Challenge, US Diplomat Says
Senior State Department official says denuclearization remains Washington’s aim, telling Pyongyang the “ball is in their court” as Trump embarks on Asia trip.
Oct. 28, 2025
Putin
Putin Due to Meet N.Korean Foreign Minister in Moscow
Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui earlier hailed the “spiritual closeness between Pyongyang and Moscow” in a meeting with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov during her visit to the Russian capital.
Oct. 27, 2025
Ukraine
Kim’s Troops Flying Recon Drones for Russia Near Sumy, Ukraine Says
Ukraine’s General Staff said Thursday that North Korean soldiers have been trained to fly reconnaissance drones to help Russian forces adjust fire, as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen their military ties.
Oct. 17, 2025
Russia
Ultranationalist Russian Singer Shaman Praises Kim Jong Un During Pyongyang Performance
Lyrics to the paean sung by the sanctioned performer included: “Comrade Kim Jong-un, Comrade Kim Jong-un, he leads Korea forward. And in step with him, in step with him, the entire nation marches on.”
Oct. 15, 2025
Russia
Russia ‘Backing North Korean Submarine Ambitions’ as Kim-Putin Alliance Deepens
North Korea and Russia have upgraded military cooperation in the past two years, with Pyongyang deploying more than 10,000 troops to fight in the war against Ukraine.
Oct. 13, 2025
North Korea
North Korea Shows Off 'Most Powerful' Missile at Military Parade
The spectacle featured some of the country’s most advanced weapons, including its new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile.
Oct. 11, 2025
Russia
N. Korea’s Kim Visits Destroyer Built to ‘Punish Provocations’
South Korea’s military has said the Choe Hyon could have been developed with Russian help, possibly in exchange for deploying thousands of North Korean troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Oct. 6, 2025
Russia
Kim, Kimchi and Machine Guns: Russia Exhibits North Korean Art
Portraits of supreme leader Kim Jong Un have an honoured place in the show, as well as a homage to kimchi, Korea’s beloved spicy and pungent cabbage pickle.
Oct. 2, 2025
Putin
‘Unprecedented’ Surge in N. Korean Youth Seeking Military Service After Russia Deployment, Kim Says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claimed an “unprecedented” number of North Korean youth want to enlist after Pyongyang sent troops to fight in Russia’s Kursk region.
Sept. 22, 2025
Nuclear weapons
North Korea to Boost Nuclear Arsenal, Conventional Military: State Media
Kim Jong Un announced that North Korea will expand its nuclear arsenal and modernize its military, deepening defense cooperation with Russia.
Sept. 13, 2025
Putin
Putin Praises North Korean Troops Fighting for Russia as Kim Calls It DPRK’s ‘Brotherly Duty’
Putin hails North Korean troops in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Kim calls it DPRK’s “brotherly duty,” sealing closer Moscow-Pyongyang ties after Beijing parade talks.
Sept. 3, 2025
US
Trump Accuses China, Russia and North Korea of ‘Conspiring’ Against US as Beijing Holds Large Military Parade
The parade, held in Tiananmen Square, featured thousands of troops and a showcase of China’s military equipment, including the debut of the DF-5C intercontinental missile.
Sept. 3, 2025
North Korea
About 2,000 North Korean Troops Killed in Russia Deployment: Seoul Spy Agency
South Korean and Western intelligence agencies have said the North sent more than 10,000 soldiers to Russia in 2024 along with artillery shells, missiles and long-range rocket systems
Sept. 2, 2025
Putin
Putin Tells Xi China-Russia Ties Are at ‘Unprecedented Level’
World leaders including North Korea’s Kim Jong Un are gathering in China’s capital for the showcase of Beijing’s might on Wednesday.
Sept. 2, 2025