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North Korean soldier defects to South across demilitarized zone

A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea on Sunday by crossing the heavily mined demilitarized zone (DMZ), according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). “Our forces have detained a North Korean soldier who crossed the military demarcation line on Sunday,” the JCS said......

Kim Jong Un inspects new 5,000-ton warship equipped with nuclear missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a new 5,000-ton warship named Choe Hyon, the country’s first destroyer reportedly armed with nuclear missiles, state media announced on Sunday. The vessel, unveiled in April, is described by Pyongyang as a symbol of its growing naval......

South Korea says Pyongyang may hold up to two tonnes of highly enriched uranium

South Korea’s Unification Minister, Chung Dong-young, said Thursday that North Korea may possess up to two tonnes (about 2,000 kilograms) of highly enriched uranium, according to estimates cited by experts. He announced this assessment during a press conference and warned that the material —......

Secret remittance networks keep North Korean families alive

North Korean defectors in South Korea have long relied on clandestine networks to send money back home, helping their families survive in one of the world’s most isolated nations. For many, these remittances provide essential food and basic security, but recent crackdowns and legal restrictions......

Putin thanks Kim for North Korean military support in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Wednesday with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing, where both leaders attended the ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan and the end of World War II. During the meeting, the Kremlin reported that Putin expressed his gratitude......

Kim Jong Un joins Xi and Putin in Beijing parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is traveling to Beijing aboard his armored train to attend a massive military parade on Wednesday, where he is expected to appear alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in what observers describe as a historic moment. Kim departed......

South Korea says 2,000 North Korean troops killed in Ukraine war

Approximately 2,000 North Korean soldiers have reportedly been killed while fighting in the ongoing war in Ukraine alongside Russian forces, according to South Korean intelligence assessments disclosed on Tuesday. The updated figure was shared by South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun following a closed-door......

South Korea suspends propaganda radio broadcasts to North

Seoul announced on Monday the suspension of its propaganda radio broadcasts aimed at North Korea, a move intended to ease military tensions and promote dialogue with its nuclear-armed neighbor. The broadcasts, under the station Voice of Freedom, have been transmitted since 1962 and are produced by the......

South Korea fires warning shots after brief North Korean border intrusion

The South Korean military confirmed on Saturday that it fired warning shots at the border after several North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the Military Demarcation Line earlier this week. According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul, the incident took place on Tuesday around 3 p.m. local time......

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