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North Korean state media says Kim Jong Un discussed arms cooperation with Russian defense minister
North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un held discussions with Russia’s defense minister on strengthening “strategic and tactical coordination” between the countries’ militaries, as Kim continued a visit to Russia’s Far East that has raised concerns about an arms alliance that would fuel Moscow’s war on Ukraine.
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North Korea's Kim vows full support for Russia's ‘sacred fight' after viewing launchpads with Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed support for Russia’s “sacred fight” during a summit with President Vladimir Putin that the U.S. warned could lead to a deal to supply ammunition for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Russia, setting the stage for a meeting with Putin
Russia and North Korea say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Russia, where he is expected to hold a highly anticipated meeting with President Vladimir Putin that has sparked Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
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Russia seeks trade with North Korea for ammunition supplies as Ukraine war drags on
After a year and a half of fighting in Ukraine, Russia needs to replenish its supplies of ammunition for what could be a long war of attrition.
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North Korea's Kin Jong Un orders military to bolster war plans amid US and South Korean drills
Condemning the allies’ expanding drills as invasion rehearsals, Kim has used them as a pretext to further accelerate his weapons demonstrations, which have included the testing-firings of more than 100 missiles since the start of 2022
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North Korean leader vows to boost the country's nuclear capability after observing new ICBM launch
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to bolster his country’s nuclear fighting capabilities as he supervised the second test-flight of a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to strike the mainland United States.
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Kim Jong Un seeks to tighten control as North Korea moves away from ‘dollarized' economy
North Korea has tolerated the widespread use of more stable foreign currencies like U.S. dollars and Chinese yuan since a bungled revaluation of the won in 2009 triggered runaway inflation and public unrest.
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Kim Jong Un Holds Massive Military Parade With Daughter
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his young daughter took center stage at a huge military parade, fueling speculation that she’s being primed as a future leader of the isolated country
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Kim Jong Un Orders Exponential Increase of North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to increase production of his country’s nuclear warheads “exponentially.”
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North Korea Ends Year With Ballistic Missile Launches Over Sea of Japan
North Korea has fired three short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, the latest in a barrage of weapons tests this year that comes days after it increased tensions by flying drones into South Korea.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Lays Out Military Goals for 2023 in Key Party Meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presented unspecified goals to further bolster his military power next year at a meeting of the nation’s political officials.
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North Korea Performs Key Missile Test to Reach Mainland US
North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the test of a “high-thrust solid-fuel motor” for a new strategic weapon
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‘Most Beloved': Kim's Daughter, and Possible Successor, Makes 2nd Appearance
The daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made her second public appearance with her father in a photo session with missile scientists.
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North Korea Unveils Kim's Daughter at Missile Launch Site
North Korea has unveiled the little-known daughter of its leader Kim Jong Un at a missile launch site. It’s attracting keen attention on a fourth-generation member of the dynastic family that has ruled North Korea for more than seven decades. The North’s state media said Saturday that Kim had observed the launch of its new type of intercontinental ballistic missile...
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North Korea Again Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea
South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
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South Korea's Ex and Current Presidents Clash Over Custody of Dogs Gifted by Kim Jong Un
A pair of dogs gifted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2018 are now mired in a South Korean political row, with the country’s former president blaming his conservative successor for a lack of support as he gave the animals up.
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N. Korea Says Nuke Missiles Tests to ‘Wipe Out' Enemies, Signals More Coming
North Korea says its recent barrage of missile launches were tests of its tactical nuclear weapons to “hit and wipe out” potential South Korean and U.S. targets.
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North Korea Dismisses South Korea's Aid Offer as ‘Foolish' Repeat
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says her country will never accept South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s “foolish” offer of economic benefits in exchange for denuclearization steps, accusing Seoul of recycling rejected proposals from the past.
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Kim Threatens to Use Nukes as Tensions with US, S. Korea Continue
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned he’s ready to use his nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the United States and South Korea.