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South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into a civilian suspected of sending drones into North Korean territory, local media reported on January 17, 2026. The drones are believed to have been used to monitor pollution and radiation levels near a uranium production site. The National......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced several senior officials responsible for his personal security, South Korea’s Unification Ministry said on Tuesday, a move analysts view as a possible sign of heightened concern over assassination threats. Seoul’s ministry reported that three......
North Korea has sharply criticized South Korea following the alleged intrusion of a drone into its airspace earlier this month, demanding a “detailed explanation” from Seoul. The statement was issued on Sunday by Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. According......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged what he described as “unconditional” support for the policies and decisions of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to state media reports released on Friday. In a letter sent to the Russian leader, Kim emphasized his firm commitment to......
North Korea has strongly condemned recent remarks attributed to a Japanese government official suggesting that Japan may need nuclear weapons, warning that any attempt by Tokyo to “go nuclear” must be prevented. According to North Korean state media, the statement described such a move as......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to offer condolences following the death of Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Matsegora, state media reported on Thursday. Kim’s visit on Wednesday came after North Korean authorities confirmed the ambassador’s sudden passing......
Recent reports from Ukrainian military intelligence and the Pentagon reveal the presence of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This unprecedented involvement has drawn international attention, as both the scale of North Korean involvement and its......
Approximately 8,000 North Korean soldiers are currently stationed in Russia, close to the Ukrainian border, as the U.S. government warns of their imminent deployment into combat. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced this development during a press conference, indicating that these troops have......
In a striking assertion during his national address on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that North Korea is actively providing military support to Russian troops in their ongoing conflict against Ukraine. This statement underscores the escalating international dimensions of the......
In a rare display of state-led crisis management, North Korea has launched a large-scale military operation to rescue thousands of citizens stranded in flood-ravaged areas. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Monday that the country's highest echelons of power, including Kim Jong Un......
