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North Korea declares nuclear status 'irreversible', rejects freeze proposal

North Korea has doubled down on its nuclear arsenal, declaring its status as a nuclear-armed state “irreversible” and saying the prospect of denuclearisation is an "unrealistic delusion”. Their statement comes days after South Korean president Lee Jae Myung renewed calls for a phased path towards denuclearisation.

The Times of India · Sep 24

North Korea to keep nuclear weapons 'forever', says foreign minister

North Korea's Foreign Minister declared that the country's nuclear weapons status is permanent and irreversible. This statement came after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. Choe emphasized that North Korea's nuclear status will not change regardless of external pressures. Meanwhile, South Korea aims to…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Putin Thanks North Korea for Ukraine War Support as Kim-Putin Summit Speculation Grows

Russia's Putin has publicly thanked North Korea for its military support in Ukraine, highlighting the evolving strategic alliance between the two nations amid speculation of a potential summit.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Top diplomats of North Korea and China agree to deepen ties and push back at the United States

The foreign ministers of North Korea and China have agreed to deepen bilateral ties and resist hegemonism, a likely reference to pushing back against the United States

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

'Fortress' On Wheels: Kim Jong Un's Bulletproof Train

An olive-green North Korean train, emblazoned with a gold stripe, carried leader Kim Jong Un into China on Tuesday for a grand military parade that President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin will also attend.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2025

North Korea bans foreign tourists to newly opened beach resort

North Korea says it is suspending the entry of foreign tourists to a recently opened mega beach resort, a move that dims prospects for the complex

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

North Korea's Kim Offers Russia Full Support On Ukraine In Lavrov Talks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support for their war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Pyongyang state media said Sunday.

International Business Times · Jul 13, 2025

Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea

Russia’s foreign minister has warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

South Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea

Top South Korean, U.S. and Japanese military officers are urging North Korea to cease all unlawful activities that threaten regional security, as the three nations fly advanced warplanes for a joint exercise in a show of force against the North

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Russia ratifies North Korea pact after US says up to 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Kursk

The upper house of Russian parliament has ratified a treaty with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024