29 h. ago How North Korea’s missile breakthrough could make it world’s ‘fourth ICBM power’

A new era in North Korea’s missile programme may be dawning, as analysts warn of an imminent test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple warheads to the US mainland. Fresh from his appearance at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally oversaw the trial of a lighter, more robust solid-fuel ICBM engine, state media reported on Tuesday, touting the achievement as a “strategic” breakthrough. Reportedly built...

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46 h. ago China’s Xi reaffirms pledge for closer North Korea ties after Kim visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed a pledge to strengthen strategic coordination with North Korea in a congratulatory message to leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday. The greetings marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the official name of the country. The message was delivered only days after a historic trip by Kim to Beijing, when the North Korean leader – for the first time – stood together with Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin...

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47 h. ago Aides likely prepared N. Korean embassy for Kim's China trip: sources

Aides likely prepared N. Korean embassy for Kim's China trip: sources  english.kyodonews.net

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47 h. ago China’s hosting of Russia’s Putin, North Korea’s Kim, and 24 other world leaders at military parade indicates will to champion reform of global governance

China’s hosting of Russia’s Putin, North Korea’s Kim, and 24 other world leaders at military parade indicates will to champion reform of global governance  Janes

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53 h. ago North Korea’s engine test, Kim Jong Un’s Beijing diplomacy and trade fair plans

North Korea’s engine test, Kim Jong Un’s Beijing diplomacy and trade fair plans  NK News

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54 h. ago China is ready to enhance strategic communication with North Korea, Xi tells Kim

China is ready to enhance strategic communication with North Korea, Xi tells Kim  Reuters

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57 h. ago China's Xi, in message to Kim, says ready to deepen strategic communication with N. Korea

China's Xi, in message to Kim, says ready to deepen strategic communication with N. Korea  The Korea Herald

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65 h. ago First freight train departs from Poland to China via Beijing’s New Silk Road

First freight train departs from Poland to China via Beijing’s New Silk Road  TVP World

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65 h. ago First freight train departs Poland for China, via New Silk Road

First freight train departs Poland for China, via New Silk Road  TVP World

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5 d. ago Kim Jong Un arrives back in North Korea after talks with Putin and Xi in China

Kim Jong Un arrives back in North Korea after talks with Putin and Xi in China  NK News

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6 d. ago Rail life story? Cartoon featuring South Korea’s Yoon returns to comics festival

A controversial cartoon featuring South Korea’s disgraced former first couple Yoon Suk-yeol and Kim Keon-hee is set to be displayed in public again this month, three years after its initial showing was cut short under government pressure. Yoonsukyeolcha by Park Se-eun from Chonnam Arts High School will be included in the annual Bucheon International Comics Festival as part of a retrospective show of prize-winning works from 2021 to 2025, the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency announced on Wednesday,...

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6 d. ago Kim, Xi hail bond as North Korea says it will protect China’s interests

Kim, Xi hail bond as North Korea says it will protect China’s interests  Al Jazeera

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6 d. ago China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim pledge deeper ties between nations at meeting in Beijing

China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim pledge deeper ties between nations at meeting in Beijing  PBS

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6 d. ago Kim tells Xi that North Korea will support China's interests, KCNA reports

Kim tells Xi that North Korea will support China's interests, KCNA reports  Reuters

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6 d. ago North Korea's Kim tells China's Xi his country will support China's interests, KCNA says

North Korea's Kim tells China's Xi his country will support China's interests, KCNA says  Reuters

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6 d. ago China's Xi seeks closer coordination with North Korea in meeting with Kim

China's Xi seeks closer coordination with North Korea in meeting with Kim  Reuters

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6 d. ago Xi stresses China’s enduring friendship with North Korea in meeting with Kim

Xi stresses China’s enduring friendship with North Korea in meeting with Kim  Radio Free Asia

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6 d. ago China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim pledge deeper ties during meeting in Beijing

China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim pledge deeper ties during meeting in Beijing  AP News

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6 d. ago BREAKING NEWS: N. Korea's Kim seen leaving Beijing station in his special train: Yonhap

BREAKING NEWS: N. Korea's Kim seen leaving Beijing station in his special train: Yonhap  english.kyodonews.net

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6 d. ago China’s Xi Holds Talks With North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Beijing

China’s Xi Holds Talks With North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Beijing  Bloomberg.com

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