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

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

Tue 24 Sept 2024 11:39 CEST

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.

North Korea test-fired rockets and sent trash

North Korea test-fired rockets and sent trash

Wed 18 Sept 2024 00:57 CEST

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 releases images of uranium enrichment facility

North Korea releases images of uranium enrichment facility

Fri 13 Sept 2024 04:18 CEST

North Korea tests robots again

North Korea tests robots again

Thu 12 Sept 2024 02:55 CEST

Danish premises hit in large-scale attack on Kiev

Danish premises hit in large-scale attack on Kiev

Mon 2 Sept 2024 05:58 CEST

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

Putin's gift to Kim: 447 goats

Putin's gift to Kim: 447 goats

Thu 15 Aug 2024 19:09 CEST

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

North Korea opens up to tourists again

North Korea opens up to tourists again

Thu 15 Aug 2024 05:27 CEST

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

Thousands of North Koreans relocated after floods

Thousands of North Koreans relocated after floods

Sat 10 Aug 2024 12:01 CEST

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

Kim Jong-Un inaugurates new missile launchers

Kim Jong-Un inaugurates new missile launchers

Mon 5 Aug 2024 06:54 CEST

North Korea to Open International Tourist Center

North Korea to Open International Tourist Center

Fri 19 Jul 2024 20:21 CEST

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

South Korea: North Korea lays mines along the border

South Korea: North Korea lays mines along the border

Wed 17 Jul 2024 10:25 CEST

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

Senior North Korean Diplomat Defects

Senior North Korean Diplomat Defects

Tue 16 Jul 2024 14:32 CEST

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

Russia resumes passenger trains to North Korea

Russia resumes passenger trains to North Korea

Wed 26 Jun 2024 08:32 CEST

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

North Korea builds wall along border

North Korea builds wall along border

Fri 21 Jun 2024 06:17 CEST

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 on the Pact: "Immediate" Help

North Korea on the Pact: "Immediate" Help

Thu 20 Jun 2024 13:11 CEST

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

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

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

Thu 20 Jun 2024 07:46 CEST

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.

Putin and Kim Embrace Each Other in Pyongyang

Putin and Kim Embrace Each Other in Pyongyang

Tue 18 Jun 2024 19:54 CEST

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: North Korea backs war in Ukraine

Putin: North Korea backs war in Ukraine

Tue 18 Jun 2024 01:04 CEST

Putin travels to North Korea

Putin travels to North Korea

Mon 17 Jun 2024 13:12 CEST

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 to visit North Korea

Putin to visit North Korea

Mon 10 Jun 2024 07:40 CEST

North Korea sends new trash balloons

North Korea sends new trash balloons

Mon 10 Jun 2024 05:15 CEST

The Propaganda War: New Loudspeakers in South Korea

The Propaganda War: New Loudspeakers in South Korea

Sun 9 Jun 2024 04:43 CEST

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

Activist group sends balloons – with K-pop

Activist group sends balloons – with K-pop

Thu 6 Jun 2024 09:46 CEST

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