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South Korea: North Korea lays mines along the border

North Korea has placed large quantities of new landmines along the border to South Korea, according to the South Korean defense department. On at least ten occasions, the mines have reportedly exploded and injured North Korean soldiers.

South Korea: North Korea lays mines along the border

Senior North Korean Diplomat Defects

A North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba has defected and moved to South Korea with his family. It is one of several defections from the ruling elite in the closed country – which likely shakes dictator Kim Jong Un's efforts to strengthen his leadership.

Senior North Korean Diplomat Defects

Russia resumes passenger trains to North Korea

With a start in July, Russians can take the train to the neighbouring country of North Korea, reports Russian Interfax. Now Russians can travel and enjoy the neighbouring country's beauty and culture, says a governor.

Russia resumes passenger trains to North Korea

North Korea builds wall along border

North Korea is building something that appears to be a wall at several locations near the border with South Korea, show new satellite images according to the BBC. .

North Korea builds wall along border

North Korea on the Pact: "Immediate" Help

The security pact between Russia and North Korea implies that the countries will immediately - and with all means - help each other in the event of war. The "invincible alliance" guarantees a new world order, it is stated in North Korean declarations filled with superlatives.

North Korea on the Pact: "Immediate" Help

South Korea's Alarm - Reconsidering Support after North Korea's New Pact with Russia

South Korea condemns North Korea's new security pact with Russia – and is said to be reconsidering its decision not to supply Ukraine with weapons. .

South Korea's Alarm - Reconsidering Support after North Korea's New Pact with Russia

Putin and Kim Embrace Each Other in Pyongyang

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea, reports Russian media. At the airport, he was met by North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un.

Putin and Kim Embrace Each Other in Pyongyang

Putin: North Korea backs war in Ukraine

North Korea has Russia's full support. This is stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in an article published by the state-controlled North Korean news agency KCNA.

Putin: North Korea backs war in Ukraine

Putin travels to North Korea

Russia's president Vladimir Putin is travelling to North Korea on a state visit and will be there on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, reports Russian state media. During the meeting, "important documents" will be signed, according to a Kremlin adviser.

Putin travels to North Korea

Putin to visit North Korea

Russia's president Vladimir Putin is due to visit North Korea, according to the large Russian newspaper [Vedomosti](https://www. vedomosti.

Putin to visit North Korea

North Korea sends new trash balloons

North Korea continues to send trash balloons over the border to South Korea. It is reported that around 310 balloons have been sent since Sunday evening.

North Korea sends new trash balloons

The Propaganda War: New Loudspeakers in South Korea

North and South Korea continue to escalate the propaganda war along one of the world's most heavily fortified borders. A new shipment of scrap balloons from the closed North Korea is now to be answered with thundering loudspeakers on the South Korean side.

The Propaganda War: New Loudspeakers in South Korea

Activist group sends balloons – with K-pop

A South Korean activist group has sent up ten large balloons over North Korea filled with K-pop and flyers with messages against dictator Kim Jong-Un. This despite North Korea having threatened to send even more balloons with feces and trash over the border if the activist balloons do not stop.

Activist group sends balloons – with K-pop