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South Korea confirms North Korean soldiers fighting against Ukraine in Kursk Oblast

South Korea’s intelligence agency has confirmed that North Korean soldiers have begun fighting against Ukraine alongside Russia, the aggressor nation in this conflict. This information was reported by Reuters on Nov. 13.

14 November 2024, 03:36 AM

‘Axis of evil’ must be stopped in Ukraine — Ambassador Markarova

Russia, Iran, and North Korea are doing everything possible, from military aggression to hybrid threats, to undermine democratic countries, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova said on Nov. 13 during the Fifth Kyiv Jewish Forum.

14 November 2024, 01:21 AM

Iran is dangerously near nuclear weapons — former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein

Iran is close to obtaining nuclear weapons, which is extremely dangerous, former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein warned at the Fifth Kyiv Jewish Forum on Nov. 13.

13 November 2024, 06:59 PM

North Korean troops officially deployed to war against Ukraine

The U.S. State Department confirmed that North Korean troops are now fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine, Reuters reported, citing spokesperson Vedant Patel on Nov. 13.

13 November 2024, 10:24 AM

China decides not to criticize Russia-North Korea military cooperation

China has decided not to criticize the strengthening of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, stating that it is a matter between Moscow and Pyongyang, the country’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Nov. 12.

12 November 2024, 07:10 PM

North Korea ratifies comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia

North Korea has ratified an agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, initially signed on June 19 in Pyongyang, the Voice of Korea reported.

12 November 2024, 08:16 AM

Russia may launch major offensive in Kursk Oblast with North Korean troops

Russia may launch a major offensive in Kursk Oblast in the coming days, with Russian forces conducting joint training exercises with North Korean military personnel, The New York Times reported on Nov. 10.

10 November 2024, 06:50 PM

Putin ratifies strategic partnership with North Korea, including mutual defense

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin signed a law ratifying the "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement between Russia and North Korea, which includes provisions for mutual defense, Reuters reported on Nov. 9.

10 November 2024, 12:30 PM

South Korea doubts North Korean troops have joined Ukraine combat

Seoul does not believe North Korean troops have engaged in full-scale combat with Ukrainian forces, Yonhap reports, citing a senior South Korean official on Nov. 6.

7 November 2024, 05:52 AM

North Korean troops face significant losses in combat with Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast

North Korean troops deployed to Russia's Kursk Oblast have reportedly suffered their first losses in clashes with Ukrainian Defense Forces, according to The New York Times on Nov. 6.

6 November 2024, 04:28 PM

Ukraine’s first clashes with North Korean troops a mark of global instability — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian forces coming into contact with North Korean troops fighting on Russia’s behalf represent a “new chapter” of global instability, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his Nov. 5 evening address.

6 November 2024, 07:14 AM

G7 and EU plan response to North Korean troops joining Russia’s war against Ukraine

Foreign ministers from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, the UK, the U.S., and EU High Representative Josep Borrell are coordinating a response to North Korea's deployment of troops in Russian territory.

6 November 2024, 02:53 AM

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward East Sea amid rising tensions

North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Nov. 5, Yonhap reports.

5 November 2024, 11:29 AM

10k+ North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia to support war against Ukraine

More than 10,000 North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia to support its war against Ukraine, South Korean Defense Ministry said, Reuters reported on Nov. 5.

5 November 2024, 09:07 AM

NATO must equip Ukraine to counter Russia’s North Korean reinforcements — Rutte

The deployment of North Korean forces in Russia makes NATO "even more determined and focused" on ensuring that Ukraine has everything it needs to fight, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 4.

5 November 2024, 01:40 AM

11,000 North Korean troops stationed in Kursk Oblast — Zelenskyy

According to Ukrainian intelligence, 11,000 North Korean troops are currently stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on Nov. 4.

4 November 2024, 11:09 PM

North Korea sees troop deployment to Russia as 'good deal'

Sending North Korean troops to Russia to aid in its war against Ukraine is a "good deal" for North Korea, according to North Korean congressman and former ambassador to Russia, Wi Song-rak, as reported by The Korea Herald on Nov. 3.

4 November 2024, 10:15 AM

Pyongyang applauds Orban’s 'stand for freedom' against EU

North Korea’s foreign ministry has praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for accusing the EU of attempting to overthrow his government and impose a “puppet” administration in Budapest, Hungarian outlet Nepszava reported on Nov. 3.

4 November 2024, 08:07 AM

North Korea promises to ‘stand firmly’ with Russia in its war against Ukraine

Pyongyang will support Russia in its war against Ukraine, stated North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui on Nov. 1.

1 November 2024, 02:37 PM

Congress proposes U.S. and NATO consider direct strikes on North Korean forces in Ukraine

The U.S. and NATO should consider the possibility of attacking North Korean troops if they are present in Ukraine and engaged in combat alongside Russia, said Congressman Mike Turner, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, as reported by Voice of America.

1 November 2024, 12:46 PM

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