North Korea
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Kim Jong-il 'Birthday Tour' marks resumption of Chinese travel to North Korea
A Chinese tour agency has reignited interest in North Korean tourism with the announcement of the Kim Jong-il 'Birthday Tour' to Rason, a city in North Korea’s northeastern region.
Human rights groups urge Zelenskiy to protect North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine
Human rights organisations advocating for North Korean citizens have called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to refrain from repatriating two North Korean soldiers captured while fighting for Russia.
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Trump labels North Korea a 'nuclear power' as he eyes diplomatic revival
In a significant remark made on January 20, US President Donald Trump called North Korea a "nuclear power" and expressed confidence that leader Kim Jong-un would be “happy” to see his return to the White House.
North Korea rejects Belarus summit proposal, calls for clarity in relations
In a rare public statement, Kim Yo-jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister and influential political figure, has clarified her country’s stance on a proposed summit with Belarus
North Korea issues warning in response to air drills with B-1B bombers
In a sharp response to joint military exercises involving South Korea, the United States, and Japan, North Korea has vowed to "more intensively" exercise its right to self-defence.
North Korea escalates tensions with ballistic missile launch ahead of Trump's inauguration
North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, just days before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office
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Prosecution, overthrow or death – how most South Korean presidents have met their political end
Assassination, prison sentences and military coups have all played a part in the political life of most of South Korea’s presidents in the post-WWII-era.
North Korea claims breakthrough with new hypersonic missile test
North Korea has made bold claims following the test-firing of a new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) equipped with a hypersonic warhead, describing the system as a "game changer" for its strategic deterrence
North Korea’s missile support to Russia raises alarms at UN
North Korea’s involvement in supplying ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine has become a matter of serious international concern, as fresh evidence suggests that the regime is capable of producing and transferring missiles within months
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North Korean troops face heavy losses in Russia-Ukraine War as conflict intensifies
North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have suffered significant losses, with “several hundred” killed or wounded during combat in the Kursk region.
North Korean troops suffer casualties in Ukraine conflict
North Korean soldiers have been reported killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region of Russia, according to US officials.
South Korea intensifies military drills to bolster defences against North Korean drone threat
South Korea is stepping up its military readiness with a series of high-stakes drills aimed at enhancing its defences against North Korean drone incursions
South Korean president impeached, Constitutional Court to sit December 16
South Korea's National Assembly has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his highly controversial imposition of martial law, in the process suspending him from all duties associated with the office of president.
China slams South Korean president's espionage accusations
China has expressed its "deep surprise and dissatisfaction" with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recent remarks that appeared to implicate Chinese nationals in espionage activities
North Korea slams Yoon's martial law move, brands it 'insane'
North Korea has strongly condemned South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law declaration, describing it as an “insane” act reminiscent of military dictatorship
Nuclear envoys from South Korea, US, and Japan strengthen coordination amid North Korean tensions
Top nuclear envoys from South Korea, the United States, and Japan have pledged to intensify their cooperation to manage future provocations from North Korea
Russia is supporting North Korea’s nuclear programme, Nato claims
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte has accused Russia of aiding North Korea's nuclear weapons development in exchange for military support.
South Korean president declares martial law, cancels it, now faces impeachment
Millions of South Koreans are today, December 4, waking to news that martial law was declared then cancelled while they were asleep.
North Korean troops will enter combat in Ukraine soon, Pentagon says
Thousands of North Korean troops stationed in Russia are expected to enter combat in Ukraine imminently, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has stated.
COMMENT: The EU’s Internal Security Framework is unfit for Cold War 2.0
Not only has Trump's re-election undermined the EU’s reliance on American security structures, but it is also facing unprecedented strain in the form of hybrid attacks from rogue states.