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Senior officials stress ‘new chapter’ of China-North Korea ties
SEOUL:Â China’s top legislator and a senior North Korean official emphasised opening a “new chapter” of Beijing-Pyongyang relations, the North’s state…
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South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid North Korea threats
SEOUL: South Korea, Japan and the United States staged long-planned joint naval exercises involving an American aircraft carrier to ensure…
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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un says now is time to be ready for war: Report
Kim told university staff and students that “if the enemy opts for military confrontation with the DPRK, the DPRK will…
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SpaceX launches South Korea’s second spy satellite amid race with North Korea
SEOUL: South Korea’s defence ministry said on Monday (Apr 8) the country’s second homegrown spy satellite had entered orbit after…
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North Korea says tested medium-to-long-range hypersonic missile
SEOUL:Â North Korea’s latest weapons test was of a medium-to-long-range hypersonic missile, state media said on Wednesday (Apr 2), adding that…
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North Korea fires medium-range ballistic missile
SANCTIONS MONITORING? “The Kim regime prioritises advancing its military capabilities and doesn’t care to stay quiet during the South Korean…
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Russia faces backlash as veto ends UN’s North Korea sanctions monitoring
SEOUL: Russia faced a mounting backlash on Friday (Mar 29) after using its veto power to effectively end official UN…
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New US sanctions target North Korean military finances
The United States on Wednesday (Mar 27) announced sanctions on six individuals and two entities based in Russia, China and…
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Russian delegation visits Pyongyang to discuss cooperation against spying, KCNA says
SEOUL: A delegation of Russia’s External Intelligence Bureau visited the North Korean capital of Pyongyang between Monday (Mar 25) and…
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Kim’s sister says North Korea will reject any contact with Japan: KCNA
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister said on Tuesday (Mar 26) Pyongyang would reject “any contact or…
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