9 h. ago North Korea prepares for Apec – with a ballistic missile launch

With the Apec summit in South Korea just days away, the nuclear-armed North fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday in an apparent bid to remind the world of its growing arsenal. The launch, occurring against the backdrop of deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia, has reignited fears of escalating provocations and their implications for global stability. Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the missile, presumed to be a Hwasong-11da-4.5, was launched from North Hwanghae...

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21 h. ago Three’s a crowd: China’s efforts to woo North Korea away from Russia

Three’s a crowd: China’s efforts to woo North Korea away from Russia  The Economist

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45 h. ago Stabilizer or spoiler? The China factor in the North Korea nuclear dilemma

Stabilizer or spoiler? The China factor in the North Korea nuclear dilemma  Brookings

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50 h. ago Australia Says Chinese Fighter Jet Released Flares Near Its Military Plane

Australia Says Chinese Fighter Jet Released Flares Near Its Military Plane  The New York Times

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54 h. ago Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of releasing flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incident

Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of releasing flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incident  The Guardian

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54 h. ago Australia says Chinese fighter jet released flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incident

Australia says Chinese fighter jet released flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incident  The Guardian

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55 h. ago Marles takes action after ‘unsafe’ interaction with Chinese fighter jet

Marles takes action after ‘unsafe’ interaction with Chinese fighter jet  Sky News Australia

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55 h. ago 'Unprofessional' Chinese fighter jet incident raised with Beijing: Marles

'Unprofessional' Chinese fighter jet incident raised with Beijing: Marles  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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3 d. ago Vietnam’s defence pact with North Korea a step back into the shadows

When Vietnam’s top delegation landed in Pyongyang with seven Politburo members – half the ruling body’s total membership – accompanying General Secretary To Lam, the symbolism could not be clearer. The Vietnamese leadership was not merely extending a hand of friendship; it was making a high-stakes gamble for political survival. According to official reports, Vietnam and North Korea signed five bilateral cooperation documents covering defence, diplomacy, healthcare, trade and information. On the...

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4 d. ago Is North Korea pushing China to more openly accept its nuclear power status?

North Korea’s recent military parade, which featured an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking the continental United States, suggested that China had “tacitly accepted” Pyongyang as a nuclear state, analysts said. The October 10 parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea was attended by Li Qiang – the first Chinese premier to visit the country in 16 years. It featured several advanced weapons systems, including tanks, artillery and...

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5 d. ago Indonesia’s North Korea ties stoke worries in Seoul over jet tech leak

Indonesia’s renewed diplomatic engagement with North Korea has raised concerns in Seoul over the possible breach of sensitive technology related to the KF-21, a cutting-edge fighter jet jointly developed with the Southeast Asian nation. South Korean officials maintain that KF-21 data is protected under existing non-disclosure agreements with Jakarta. Still, critics point to Indonesia’s record on the joint project, including payment delays and leak scandals, which have undermined its...

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5 d. ago China–North Korea Ties: Old Allies, New Calculations – Analysis

China–North Korea Ties: Old Allies, New Calculations – Analysis  Eurasia Review

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6 d. ago Video Shows Chinese Fighter Jet Buzzing US Ally Patrol Aircraft

Video Shows Chinese Fighter Jet Buzzing US Ally Patrol Aircraft  Newsweek

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6 d. ago Indonesia aims to be ‘neutral conduit’ between Pyongyang and Seoul

Indonesia could become an unlikely mediator in reconciling the two Koreas on their troubled peninsula, according to observers who cite a recent meeting between its foreign minister and his North Korean counterpart. Analysts also say Jakarta could play the middleman in strengthening ties between Pyongyang and Southeast Asia, given that North Korea is looking to expand its global diplomatic footprint. The visit by Foreign Minister Sugiono to Pyongyang last week on the invitation of his North...

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8 d. ago Seoul is building its first public nuclear bunker as North Korea’s threats grow

A plan to construct South Korea’s first civic nuclear bunker in the country’s capital has raised eyebrows, as critics question both its practicality and potential to inflame public anxiety amid growing threats from the nuclear-armed North. Seoul Metropolitan Government’s plan reflects both the growing unease over Pyongyang’s advancing nuclear arsenal and broader global instability, analysts say. City officials have confirmed that the underground fallout shelter will be built beneath a new public...

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9 d. ago China Floats Closer Ties With North Korea Following Trump Escalation

China Floats Closer Ties With North Korea Following Trump Escalation  Newsweek

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1 week ago China, North Korea Vow to Deepen Strategic Ties Amid Regional Tensions

China, North Korea Vow to Deepen Strategic Ties Amid Regional Tensions  Yeni Safak English

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1 week ago Beijing ready to solidify strategic cooperation with Pyongyang, China’s Xi tells North Korea’s Kim: Report

Beijing ready to solidify strategic cooperation with Pyongyang, China’s Xi tells North Korea’s Kim: Report  Anadolu Ajansı

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1 week ago China, North Korea to strengthen strategic cooperation, KCNA says

China, North Korea to strengthen strategic cooperation, KCNA says  Reuters

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1 week ago North Korea Flaunts New Missiles in Parade With Chinese and Russian Officials

North Korea Flaunts New Missiles in Parade With Chinese and Russian Officials  The New York Times

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