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Putin meets North Korea's Foreign Minister in Moscow

Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-Hui in Moscow. "President Putin received the Foreign Minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Choe Son-Hui", the Kremlin announces, publishing a video of them shaking hands before the meeting.

Putin meets North Korea's Foreign Minister in Moscow

North Korea fired a record-long-range rocket

North Korea has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile – which has flown further than in previous tests. The move also gets China to express concern.

North Korea fired a record-long-range rocket

The Warning: North Korea's Soldiers a Global Threat

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol warns that the North Korean soldiers sent to Russia pose a global threat – and that the world must now prepare countermeasures. .

The Warning: North Korea's Soldiers a Global Threat

USA: North Korea has sent 10,000 soldiers

North Korea has sent around 10,000 soldiers to Russia to fight in Ukraine in the coming weeks, according to the US Department of Defense. .

USA: North Korea has sent 10,000 soldiers

South Korea may send weapons to Ukraine

South Korea may consider providing Ukraine with weapons, in response to reports that North Korea has decided to send thousands of soldiers to Russia to assist Moscow in the Ukraine war. .

South Korea may send weapons to Ukraine

Zelensky warns about North Korea

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says that there is clear evidence that North Korea has sent soldiers to Russia. Russia's ambassador to South Korea was summoned for condemnation on Monday.

Zelensky warns about North Korea

North Koreans have defected in Russia

The US government is concerned about unconfirmed reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia. Thousands of North Koreans are believed to be making preparations for battle near Ukraine at this moment.

North Koreans have defected in Russia

North Korea Blows Up Border Road - Counterfire from the South

North Korea has blown up parts of the roads that connect the country with its southern neighbor, according to a statement from the South Korean military. .

North Korea Blows Up Border Road - Counterfire from the South

Seoul: North Korea wants to blow up border roads

North Korea is preparing to destroy the roads that connect the country with its southern neighbor. This was announced by the South Korean military on Monday.

Seoul: North Korea wants to blow up border roads

North Korean weapons behind Russian successes

Russia is entirely dependent on weapons from North Korea to maintain military successes in eastern Ukraine, according to information from intelligence services in the West. .

North Korean weapons behind Russian successes

Kim's warning: Will use nuclear weapons

North Korea would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if the country is attacked by South Korea or the USA, says leader Kim Jong-Un, according to the state-controlled news agency KCNA: > If the enemy were to try to use armed forces to infringe on the DPRK's (North Korea) sovereignty, the DPRK would without hesitation use all available offensive strength built up, including nuclear weapons. The statement came in connection with Kim inspecting a military base.

Kim's warning: Will use nuclear weapons

War Focus as the Year's Speech Marathon in the UN Begins

The war in the Middle East and Ukraine casts heavy shadows when world leaders gather in New York for what is sometimes described as a cocktail-infused speaking relay: the UN General Assembly's general debate. .

War Focus as the Year's Speech Marathon in the UN Begins

North Korea test-fired rockets and sent trash

North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles from its east coast, according to South Korea's and Japan's military. A new batch of propaganda balloons has also been sent towards the southern neighbor.

North Korea test-fired rockets and sent trash

North Korea releases images of uranium enrichment facility

North Korea has released images of leader Kim Jong-Un, allegedly showing him visiting a facility that enriches uranium for nuclear weapons. The location of Kim's visit was not disclosed.

North Korea releases images of uranium enrichment facility

North Korea tests robots again

North Korea has resumed its robot tests after a two-month hiatus. According to the military in South Korea, several ballistic missiles were fired out into the sea in North Korean waters early on Thursday.

North Korea tests robots again

Danish premises hit in large-scale attack on Kiev

Wreckage from, among other things, North Korean drones has again rained down over Kiev after a large Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital. Among other things, the Danish Folkekirkens Nødhjælp's premises were hit, which suffered significant damage.

Danish premises hit in large-scale attack on Kiev

Putin's gift to Kim: 447 goats

Moscow has sent a gift to Pyongyang: 447 goats. It is the first of several animal transports between the increasingly close friends.

Putin's gift to Kim: 447 goats

North Korea opens up to tourists again

After five years of covid-closure, it seems that North Korea is now opening up to tourists again. This is reported by two travel organizers, specialized in trips to the closed country.

North Korea opens up to tourists again

Thousands of North Koreans relocated after floods

Thousands of people affected by the floods in North Korea are to be taken to the capital Pyongyang for temporary care. .

Thousands of North Koreans relocated after floods

Kim Jong-Un inaugurates new missile launchers

North Korea's dictator Kim Jong-Un has at a ceremony inaugurated a delivery of 250 new launch pads to the country's border troops, according to the state news agency KCNA. The launch pads can according to the North Korean propaganda organ carry so-called tactical ballistic missiles, projectiles with shorter range.

Kim Jong-Un inaugurates new missile launchers

North Korea to Open International Tourist Center

North Korea is planning to open a new large tourist center next year – intended for international visitors. However, it is still unclear who will visit it, since foreign tourists are not allowed into the closed country.

North Korea to Open International Tourist Center

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