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  Hours after Iran-US ceasefire, North Korea fires ballistic missiles in back-to-back launch

  World | April 08, 2026 12:18 IST

  North Korea, led by Kim Jong Un, fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles from its eastern coast toward the sea, marking its second test in two days and raising tensions with South Korea.

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  China resumes Beijing-Pyongyang flights after six years as North Korea finally eases border controls

  World | March 30, 2026 12:19 IST

  North Korea has banned all foreign tourists during the pandemic but has started easing the restrictions, with a Russian tour group entering the country in 2024. Chinese tour groups had made up 90 per cent of all visitors to North Korea prior to the ban.

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  North Korea tests high-thrust missile engine capable of targeting US mainland

  World | March 29, 2026 8:58 IST

  The test likely indicates North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is intent on enlarging and modernising an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.

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  Inside 2026 elections in North Korea: Kim Jong Un secures 99.93% votes, 0.07% voted against him

  Explainers | March 19, 2026 16:58 IST

  North Korea elections 2026: Kim Jong Un's Workers' Party of Korea has secured 99.93 per cent of votes in the March 15 parliamentary elections in the country. Meanwhile, 0.07 per cent people did not vote for his party's candidates.

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  Russia to restart nuclear tests? President Putin asks officials to 'gather information'

  World | November 05, 2025 21:33 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at a security council meeting in Moscow, ordered officials to study the feasibility of restarting nuclear tests. Putin emphasised that Russia’s nuclear forces are modern and strong, while his spokesperson clarified that no immediate testing has been ordered.

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  North Korea fires cruise missiles ahead of US President Trump's visit to South Korea for APEC

  World | October 29, 2025 7:02 IST

  North Korea fired a series of cruise missiles into its western waters just as US President Trump heads to South Korea for the APEC summit.

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  Kim Jong Un's daughter makes first international appearance, sparks speculation as future successor

  World | September 03, 2025 14:22 IST

  Kim Jong Un’s daughter made her first public appearance in 2022 when she accompanied her father during the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

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  Why Japan sounded global alert over China's military buildup and alliance with Russia, North Korea

  World | September 03, 2025 18:41 IST

  The report highlighted a sharp rise in Chinese warship activity in the Pacific, especially near Japan's southwestern region. It noted that over the past three years, the number of Chinese naval transits near Taiwan and the Japanese island of Yonaguni has tripled.

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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.