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  600 North Korean soldiers dead while fighting alongside Russian forces in war against Ukraine: Seoul

  World | April 30, 2025 23:25 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a statement thanking North Korea and promising not to forget the sacrifices of North Korean soldiers.

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  Worrying signs for US, South Korea as North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for first time

  World | March 08, 2025 16:37 IST

  North Korea has been trying to enhance its military capabilities as it seeks to counter the US-South Korea alliance in the Korean Peninsula.

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  North Korea opens doors to international travellers: Here's what Kim does not want tourists to do

  World | February 26, 2025 17:24 IST

  Before the pandemic struck, tourism was one of the prominent contributors of foreign currency to North Korea. However, with Kim Jong Un imposing restrictions, tourism suffered.

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  Trump plans to reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, says 'I got along with him'

  World | January 24, 2025 12:37 IST

  US President Donald Trump in an interview said that he plans to reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as he described as a “smart guy.

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  South Korea says North Korea launched multiple missiles towards eastern waters

  World | January 14, 2025 8:55 IST

  South Korea's joint chiefs of staff said the weapons were fired from a northern inland area and were suspected to be short-range ballistic missiles. It wasn't immediately clear how far the weapon flew.

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  He shouted General Kim, tried to detonate grenade: Seoul's shocking revelation of North Korean soldi

  World | January 13, 2025 13:09 IST

  The South Korean spy agency has revealed that one of North Korean soldiers who faced a threat to get captured and killed by Ukrainian forces shouted 'General Kim Jong Un” and tried to detonate a hand grenade before getting killed.

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  North Korean soldiers fight in Russian uniforms with fake IDs: Ukraine's military

  World | January 12, 2025 15:18 IST

  The Ukrainian soldiers have shared their experience of fighting with the North Korean troops saying they are highly methodical and disciplined. They even claim that the North Korean soldiers are more professional than the Russian troops.

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  North Korea fires ballistic missile into eastern sea amid Blinken's presence in Seoul: South Korea

  World | January 06, 2025 10:37 IST

  North Korea has fired at least one missile into the eastern sea while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken undertakes Seoul visit, claims South Korea. However, there's no confirmation about the number of missiles fired and the extent to which it travelled.

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  Kim vows 'toughest' anti-US policy: Improving soldiers' mental toughness to bolstering military

  World | December 29, 2024 17:25 IST

  North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has threatened the United States by suggesting to implement the toughest anti-US policy. It involves improving the mental strength of North Korean soldiers as well as enhancing the capabilities of country's military.

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  South Korea: People hold protest in Seoul against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

  News | December 28, 2024 17:35 IST

  South Korea: Demonstrators in Seoul peacefully protested against impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. The impeachment of South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo has plunged the country into further political turmoil.

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  Japan approves record defence budget with plans to become 3rd highest spender: What is India's rank?

  World | December 27, 2024 23:51 IST

  The Japanese Cabinet has given its go-ahead to increase the country's defence budget to 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) in 2025. Japan currently seeks to shield itself from threats emerging from rivals like North Korea and China.

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  South Korea's National Assembly votes to impeach country's acting leader Han Duck-soo

  News | December 27, 2024 17:32 IST

  South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly has voted to impeach the country's acting leader Han Duck-soo. The assembly approved the impeachment motion in a 192-0 vote.

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  South Korea crisis: Military tanks roar on streets, protests break out after martial law | 10 points

  World | December 03, 2024 23:40 IST

  South Korea crisis: A fleet of tanks, armoured vehicles and South Korea's martial command forces were seen making a short-lived attempt to enter the Parliament after protests broke out in Seoul.

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  South Korea declares emergency martial law, accuses opposition of sympathising with North Korea

  World | December 03, 2024 19:51 IST

  South Korea President Yoon made the announcement during a televised briefing, vowing to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” However, it wasn't immediately clear how the steps would affect the country's governance and democracy.

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  Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push

  World | November 27, 2024 14:20 IST

  The outcome of the renewed diplomatic effort remains uncertain. According to reports, Trump’s initial objective would be to restore basic communication, though specific policy goals or a detailed timeline have yet to be established.

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  North Korea tests exploding drones as Kim calls for mass production of suicide drones

  World | November 15, 2024 11:47 IST

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a test of suicide drones and ordered mass production of the aerial weapon, saying the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory.

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  North Korea ratifies biggest defence deal with Russia since end of Cold War in a game-changer step

  World | November 12, 2024 10:27 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has also signed the treaty into law, which stipulates that the two countries should "immediately provide military and other assistance using all available means" if either side is in a state of war.

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  North Korea causes GPS disruptions for South Korean planes, boats in latest provocation: Seoul

  World | November 09, 2024 20:21 IST

  North Korea has disrupted GPS signals along its western border, affecting South Korean aircraft and ships near Kaesong and Haeju. The provocations, which threaten aviation safety, have raised concerns over the vulnerability of commercial air traffic.

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  North Korea will back Russia until victory in Ukraine: Kim Jong Un's Foreign Minister

  World | November 01, 2024 16:14 IST

  North Korea Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui's visit to Moscow and her meeting with Russia's counterpart came on the heels of the Pentagon's statement that North Korea has deployed about 10,000 troops to Russia to fight against Ukraine within “the next several weeks.”

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  North Korea tests world's most powerful ICBM, Kim says 'appropriate military action' against enemies

  World | October 31, 2024 12:40 IST

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the missile test and was at the launch site, calling the launch “an appropriate military action” to show North Korea’s resolve to respond to its enemies’ moves that have threatened the North’s safety, according to its Defense Ministry.