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South Korea's Lee Jae-myung Pledges to Forge "Mutual Trust" with North Korea
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May 3, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's leading presidential candidate, Lee Jae-myung, has vowed to rebuild "mutual trust" with North Korea, outlining a plan to restore key inter-Korean agreements and ease border tensions. This pledge comes as South Korea prepares...
North Korea Condemns Israel’s Military Operations in Gaza
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has strongly criticized Israel, accusing it of deliberately attempting to take control of Palestinian lands. The condemnation came following Israel’s resumption of deadly airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, which broke a previously...
North Korea Slams Israel's Intent to Annex Palestinian Territories
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, North Korea criticized Israel for its purported plans to annex Palestinian territories amid a renewed military campaign in the Gaza Strip. A local news agency issued this statement following Israeli airstrikes on Gaza on...
N. Korea’s President Misses Grandfather's Birth Anniversary Visit for Third Consecutive Year
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April 16, 2025
(MENAFN) According to South Korean media reports on Wednesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not attend the mausoleum visit commemorating his grandfather Kim Il-sung's birth anniversary for the third consecutive year. Instead, Premier Park...
North Korea President Misses Grandfather’s Memorial Visit
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April 16, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean head of state Kim Jong-un has seemingly foregone his customary tribute at the mausoleum commemorating his grandfather, for the third consecutive year, as reported by South Korean outlets on Wednesday. According to a news...
Kremlin declares Russia would assist in defending N-Korea
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia will support North Korea militarily if necessary, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Monday, emphasizing the strength of the mutual defense agreement signed between the two countries in 2024. Peskov’s remarks came...
Trump Eyes Renewed Diplomatic Approach with North Korea
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Sources indicate that the team advising the US President Donald Trump is exploring a renewed diplomatic approach towards North Korea, drawing parallels to the engagement strategy employed during his initial time in office. Trump made...
Moscow praises N-Korean ‘solidarity’ in Kursk Area liberation
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed gratitude for North Korea’s support in repelling Ukrainian forces from the Kursk Region, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova highlighting the strong solidarity between the two nations. The presence of...
Russia Praises North Korea for Role in Kursk
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April 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the Russian General Staff, has acknowledged the significant contribution made by North Korean soldiers in aiding the liberation of Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces. He emphasized their “resilience and...
Russia Commends North Korean Soldiers for Key Role in Kursk Victory
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April 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Valery Gerasimov, the head of Russia's General Staff, has commended the significant role played by North Korean soldiers in the successful liberation of Kursk Region from Ukrainian control. He highlighted their "resilience and heroism"...
Zelenskyy Claims US-Made Components Are Found in North Korean Attack on Kyiv
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Friday that elements created by American manufacturers were discovered in a missile that struck Kyiv, leading to the deaths of 12 civilians. “The missile that killed civilians in Kyiv...
North Korean President Urges For Strengthening Special Operations Forces
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean president Kim Jong-un visited the training facility for the special operations units of the Korean People's Army, highlighting that enhancing their capabilities is crucial for constructing a powerful military, as reported by...
U.S., South Korea, Japan Naval Chiefs Discuss Enhanced Cooperation Amid North Korean Threats
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, the naval leaders of the United States, South Korea, and Japan convened via teleconference to discuss enhancing their collaborative efforts in light of ongoing threats from North Korea. Adm. Yang Yong-mo, South Korea's Chief...
North Korea denounces US-Japan-South Korea naval exercise
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March 25, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has strongly criticized a recent joint naval exercise conducted by the United States, Japan, and South Korea. In a commentary published Tuesday, North Korean news agency denounced the naval maneuvers as a provocative act that...
South Korea Conducts Emergency Water Assessments
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea escalated environmental monitoring efforts Friday, conducting emergency water assessments following mounting allegations that North Korea has contaminated cross-border waterways with radioactive nuclear waste. Seoul's latest...
North Korea Criticizes South Korea, U.S. Military Training
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March 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, North Korea strongly criticized the annual joint military exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea, labeling them as a "planned and provocative nuclear war rehearsal." A state news agency reported that Pyongyang...
North Korea voices remarks on US-South Korea military exercises
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March 24, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea sharply criticized the military exercises held between the US and South Korea, labeling them a "planned and provocative nuclear war rehearsal." on Monday. The North vowed to enhance its military capabilities to counter any...
Tensions Escalate in South Korea as North Korean Soldiers Cross Border
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's military authorities have reported that they "fired warning shots" after a brief intrusion by North Korean soldiers on Tuesday. A South Korean news agency covered the incident, highlighting that North Korean troops had...
Russia secures ammunition production race over NATO
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has raised concerns over Russia’s rapidly expanding military production, warning that Moscow is significantly outpacing the alliance in ammunition output. In an interview with The New York Times on...
Russia, North Korea unveil border bridge construction project
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March 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and North Korea are poised to begin construction of a road bridge linking the two nations, according to Moscow's ambassador to Pyongyang. Aleksandr Matsegora, in an interview with a Russian news agency, stated, “I hope that soon we...