26 h. ago North Korea confirms for first time troop deployment to Russia, hails ‘heroes’

Ukrainian officials have said North Korea sent an estimated total of 14,000 troops, including 3,000 reinforcements to replace its losses.

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26 h. ago North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for first time, hails ‘heroes’

Ukrainian officials estimate North Korea has sent 14,000 troops to Russia, including 3,000 reinforcements to offset its losses.

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45 h. ago Ukraine war: Russia admits North Korea help, thanks troops for reclaiming Kursk

President Putin said Kursk’s liberation will create the conditions for further advances at other parts of the front.

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8 d. ago North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia should worry China

While China presents a united front with North Korea and Russia, the latter two growing closer puts Beijing’s own interests and influence at risk.

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1 week ago American’s ‘craziest experience’ at North Korea marathon, completes record task

Cameron Mofid’s 10km in Pyongyang race means 25-year-old has now visited every country in the world.

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2 w. ago Will Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day?

A joint appearance by the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea would be a first for the three countries, which have a complex web of relationships.

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2 w. ago China, North Korea and Russia military cooperation raises threats in the Pacific, US official warns

China, North Korea and Russia military cooperation raises threats in the Pacific, US official warns  AP News

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2 w. ago China and North Korea’s Ukraine war aid to Russia creates risk in Pacific: US admiral

The US Indo-Pacific Command head told senators China has provided tools and chips in return for submarine tech and other help.

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2 w. ago South Korean military fires warning shots after North Korean soldiers cross border

South Korea’s military said about 10 North Korean soldiers returned to the North’s territory after the warning shots were fired.

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2 w. ago North Korean soldiers cross tense DMZ border, South Korea fires warning shots

South Korea’s military said about 10 North Korean soldiers returned to the North’s territory after the warning shots were fired.

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3 w. ago North Korea’s Kim showcases new sniper rifle as South Korea impeaches president Yoon Suk

Footage of Kim Jong-un personally testing the new sniper rifle came on the same day that South Korea’s Constitutional Court upheld president Yoon’s impeachment.

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3 w. ago Trump’s tariffs hit allies and rivals, but Russia, Cuba and North Korea escape penalties

Russia left off because there was no meaningful trade with it, while Cuba, Belarus and North Korea were already heavily sanctioned.

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3 w. ago Japan’s US missile venture draws flak from North Korea after Hegseth visit

A North Korean defence ministry official chastised the US for aggravating security risks and ‘conniving’ to make Japan a ‘military giant’.

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3 w. ago Trump talks up ‘big nuclear’ North Korea, reaching out to Kim

Kim Jong-un hasn’t shown any serious interest in re-engaging with the US president. But Trump still has a soft spot for the ‘very smart guy’.

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