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North Korean aides visit Beijing as economic ties with China grow

Two close aides to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un traveled to Beijing in July, likely in connection with construction projects, Japan’s Kyodo News reported.

12 August 2025, 11:11 AM

North Korea likely supplied Russia with millions of artillery shells — South Korean military intelligence

South Korean military intelligence believes North Korea may have supplied Russia with over 12 million 152mm shells for its war against Ukraine, Yonhap reported on July 13.

13 July 2025, 11:38 AM

Trump praised Putin’s respectful words about the U.S., calling them 'very kind'

Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin's remarks, in which he said he treats the current U.S. president "with great respect," "beautiful and very kind" during a conversation with reporters at the White House on June 27.

28 June 2025, 02:12 PM

Presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine may increase the strength of Russia’s offensive operations — ISW

The deployment of North Korean troops on Ukrainian territory, as warned by South Korean intelligence, could mark a significant turning point on the battlefield and enhance Russia's offensive capabilities, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on June 26.

27 June 2025, 11:15 AM

Umerov: North Korea fuels Kremlin’s war with thousands of elite soldiers

About 11,000 soldiers North Korean soldiers have been deployed to support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov told journalists, Interfax-Ukraine reported on June 27.

27 June 2025, 10:23 AM

Kim Jong Un vows continued support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un pledged continued support for Russia’s war against Ukraine during a meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu in Pyongyang, state-run North Korean outlet KCNA reported on June 4.

5 June 2025, 10:15 AM

Russia received 9 million artillery shells from North Korea

In 2024 alone, Russia received 9 million artillery shells of various calibers and 100 ballistic missiles from North Korea, according to a report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Group (MSMT) released on May 29.

29 May 2025, 08:41 PM

Russia helped North Korea modernize missiles

South Korea’s military said North Korea received Russian help to develop a new air-to-air missile, following a test last week, Yonhap reported on May 19.

19 May 2025, 07:55 PM

Kim Jong Un praises fighters in Russia’s Ukraine war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has publicly defended his regime’s involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine, calling Pyongyang’s support “justified” and aligned with the country’s sovereign rights, North Korean state media reported on May 10, according to Reuters.

10 May 2025, 11:21 AM

Why Russia acknowledged North Korean troops in Ukraine, and what it could mean — military commentator Popovych

Both Russia and North Korea have acknowledged the presence of North Korean troops in the war, with Russian propagandists even filming televised reports featuring them, military commentator Denys Popovych told Radio NV on April 30.

30 April 2025, 11:40 AM

North Korea mocked international law by sending troops to Russia, says South Korea

South Korea has condemned North Korea’s first public acknowledgment of sending troops to Russia to participate in its war against Ukraine, Yonhap reported on April 28.

28 April 2025, 02:35 PM

Putin's first public comment on North Korean troops in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has publicly commented for the first time on the involvement of North Korean military personnel in the war against Ukraine, specifically in Kursk Oblast on April 28.

28 April 2025, 02:00 PM

Ukrainian expert Narozhnyi discusses potential role of DPRK soldiers in the Ukrainian conflict

The Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) does not rule out the possibility that Russia may deploy soldiers from North Korea in an offensive against Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts. Pavlo Narozhnyi, military expert and founder of the Reaktive Post organization, discussed the potential impact of North Korea’s involvement in the war during an interview on Radio NV on April 17.

17 April 2025, 03:48 PM

Kim Jong Un’s billion-dollar lifestyle revealed

Kim Jong Un is the ruthless dictator of North Korea, a closed, totalitarian neighbor of South Korea. But like many autocrats with unchecked power, he also has a taste for luxury. The North Korean leader rides in expensive limousines, travels by private train and yacht, gives lavish gifts to his inner circle, and oversees a family fortune worth billions.

29 March 2025, 04:16 PM

North Korea sent thousands more troops to Russia

North Korea likely sent at least 3,000 additional soldiers to Russia in January and February to support Moscow’s war against Ukraine, South Korea’s military said, according to a March 27 report by Yonhap.

27 March 2025, 05:25 PM

Kim Jong-un escalates nuclear readiness after North Korea’s missile test

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered full combat readiness for nuclear weapon use following a test launch of strategic cruise missiles on Feb. 26, state news agency KNCA reported on Feb. 28.

28 February 2025, 06:37 PM

Thousands of North Korean workers were sent to Russia in 2024

North Korea sent thousands of workers to Russia in 2024, despite a UN Security Council ban, Yonhap reported, citing South Korea's National Intelligence Service on Feb. 9.

9 February 2025, 12:49 PM

Kim Jong Un’s grip on power wavers as North Korea’s youth defy loyalty

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, despite his absolute power, faces a growing threat of disloyalty from younger generations, The Wall Street Journal reported on Jan. 27.

28 January 2025, 02:13 PM

North Korean troops may retreat from Kursk Oblast after heavy losses

North Korean troops have reportedly withdrawn temporarily from the frontline in Russia’s Kursk Oblast after suffering significant losses, Sky News reported on Jan. 27, citing Ukrainian military sources.

27 January 2025, 06:35 PM

Captured Russian soldier reveals North Korean troops’ brutality and combat tactics

North Korean troops sent to Russia by dictator Kim Jong Un to fight against Ukraine are reportedly treated better than Russian soldiers and act independently without coordination, according to Russian serviceman Vidiya Chubrevich, who was captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region.

22 December 2024, 07:49 PM

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