North Korea has sent some 10,000 troops to train in Russia, the Pentagon says, more than tripling the previous estimate as NATO warned of a dangerous expansion of the Ukraine war. Russia and North Korea have boosted their political and…
North Korean constitution now calls South “hostile state”
North Korea’s constitution now defines the South as a “hostile state”, according to state media, in the first mention of what Pyongyang’s recent constitutional revisions entailed. State newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported the change as an “inevitable and legitimate measure”, at…
Kim Jong-un makes outlandish claim in birthday message to Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un toasted his “closest comrade” Vladimir Putin on Monday in a birthday message that claimed the countries’ deepening military alliance would make them “invincible”. The increasingly isolated Russian president turned 72 on Monday and received well-wishes…
North Korea Floods: Kim Jong Un declares emergency as 5000 Civilians rescued
North Korea Floods: An “Emergency” Declared North Korea is struggling with the worst natural disaster in the country as record rainfalls have brought devastating floods, leaving thousands stranded, and prompting Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un to declare an “emergency.” Major…
North Korea’s Kim openly talks up “necessity” of Russia military ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received Russian Vice-Minister of Defence Aleksey Krivoruchko and discussed the importance of the two countries’ militaries to unite more firmly to defend world peace and justice, KCNA news agency said on July 19. Mr…
ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea for aiding Hamas’ attack on Israel
The Anti-Defamation League is suing Iran, Syria and North Korea in a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit on allegations they provided material support that Hamas used to commit its surprise attack on Israel. Announced Monday, the pro-Israel lobby group and anti-semitism watchdog filed…
Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has warned South Korea it would be making “a big mistake” if it arms Ukraine in the war against Russia. His comments come after Seoul said it was considering such a possibility, in response to Russia and North…
Putin lauds ties with Hanoi on state visit to Vietnam
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed the importance of expanding his country’s strategic partnership with Vietnam. He expressed his thoughts at talks with Vietnamese President To Lam on the first day of his state visit to the south-east Asian country.…
North Korea flies rubbish-filled balloons to South in ‘tit-for-tat’ attack
North Korea has sent hundreds of balloons loaded with rubbish and faeces across the heavily fortified border to the South. The South Korean military released photos on Wednesday, some showing rubbish strewn around collapsed balloons, with the word “excrement” written…
North Korea’s Kim drives new-type tank during drills and calls for efforts to prepare for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un joined his troops in training to operate newly developed battle tanks as he called for bigger efforts to prepare for war, state media reported Thursday. The North’s tank training was seen as a response…