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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 ISTRussian 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 ISTNorth 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 ISTNorth 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 ISTNorth 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.
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Joe Biden urges Ukraine to strike if North Korean troops enter territory amid rising tensions
World | October 30, 2024 6:55 ISTPresident Joe Biden called for Ukraine to respond decisively if North Korean troops enter its territory, following reports of North Korean military presence in Russia’s Kursk region. Biden emphasised the US’s support for Ukraine amid rising tensions and potential foreign intervention.
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North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads at border as tensions with South Korea soar
World | October 15, 2024 10:31 ISTSouth Korea had previously warned that the North would blow up the roads after Pyongyang accused Seoul of flying drones over the capital city. Tensions between the two Koreas have peaked over the North's over Pyongyang's continuation of missile tests and disclosure of a nuclear facility.
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North Korea: Kim Jong Un's sister warns of 'horrible disaster' if Seoul flies drones over Pyongyang
World | October 13, 2024 14:40 ISTKim Yo Jong called South Korea "childish" and "ignorant" and accused it of evading responsibility for flying drones over Pyongyang. This came after North Korea's foreign ministry on Friday accused South Korea of sending drones into Pyongyang at night this week and the last.
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'North Korea will use all its capabilities against enemies': Kim warns of nuclear attack on US
World | October 08, 2024 13:37 ISTKim said North Korea's nuclear response posture must be fully enhanced because South Korea and the United States are pushing to beef up their military alliance based on joint nuclear and strategic planning.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un threatens to 'destroy' South Korea with nuclear weapons if...
World | October 04, 2024 10:13 ISTKim used derisive language, calling South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol "an abnormal man" and threatened to use all available offensive measures. This came after Yoon Suk Yeol said the North Korean regime would fall if Kim attempted to use nuclear arms.
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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week as tensions rise
World | September 18, 2024 9:07 ISTNorth Korea had last fired ballistic missiles on Thursday last week, the latest in deteriorating relations between the two Koreas. The US, Ukraine and other allies have accused Pyongyang of supplying rockets and missiles to Russia to be used against Ukraine.
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North Korea reveals uranium enrichment facility as Kim Jong Un calls for more nuclear weapons
World | September 13, 2024 8:31 ISTSatellite images in recent years have indicated North Korea was expanding a uranium enrichment plant at its Yongbyon nuclear complex. Nuclear weapons can be built using either highly enriched uranium or plutonium, and North Korea has facilities to produce both at Yongbyon.
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North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards east coast, says South Korea
World | September 12, 2024 7:22 ISTSouth Korea's military said it detected multiple short-range ballistic missiles launched from Pyongyang and denounced it as a 'provocation'. This came days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for 'exponentially' boosting the country's nuclear arsenal.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un executes 30 govt officials for 'unacceptable deaths' after floods: Report
World | September 05, 2024 11:19 ISTKim Jong Un had reportedly warned of "strict punishment" for the "unacceptable casualties" caused by the floods and had executed the government officials late last month. The officials were also charged with corruption and dereliction of duty.
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North Korean soldier crosses military border, South Korea takes him into custody: Report
World | August 20, 2024 7:21 ISTThe soldier crossed into Goseong county on the east coast which borders North Korea and was taken into custody by South Korean guards who had been monitoring his movements.
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North Korea to resume international tourism in December after years of COVID-related controls
World | August 16, 2024 15:09 ISTNorth Korea closed off their borders in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which cut off imports of essential goods and led to food shortages. The country allowed some international flights and some Russian tourists, but has not opened its borders for international tourism yet.
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Which countries share their Independence Day with India on August 15? Full list
India | August 13, 2024 14:47 ISTWhile India marks its independence on August 15, five other nations also celebrate their freedom on this significant date. These include South Korea, North Korea, Bahrain, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Liechtenstein.
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North Korea wants to re-open nuclear talks with US if Trump wins presidential elections: Report
World | August 01, 2024 12:59 ISTWhile North Korea is boosting its relations with Russia, it also seeks to remove US-imposed sanctions and elicit economic aid. Trump would be an ideal candidate for improving ties between the two countries due to his interaction with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2019.
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Is Kim Jong Un reeling under serious health issues? Korean spy claims his weight climbs to 140 kg
World | July 30, 2024 19:29 ISTKim's obesity could be attributed to his habits of drinking, smoking, and stress. Intelligence reports claimed North Korean officials were seeking new medications overseas for Kim's suspected conditions of high blood pressure and diabetes.
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Kim Jong Un risks his life during massive rescue operation as North Korea's Phyongan drowns in flood
World | July 29, 2024 18:44 ISTNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected flooded areas near the country's border with China after 5,000 people were affected. Kim praised the military for its rescue efforts but he rebuked officials for insufficient preparation of crisis response measures to prevent damage caused by heavy rain.
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Japan, US and South Korea sign trilateral treaty to enhance security ties
News | July 28, 2024 22:44 ISTJapanese Defence Minister Minoru Kihara met with visiting South Korean Defence Minister Shin Won-Sik and U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin on Sunday (July 28) for trilateral talks and to sign a treaty to enhance security ties between the three countries.
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