King Charles sends ‘good wishes’ to Kim Jong-un on North Korean anniversary Charles sends his ‘good wishes for the future’, according to state media The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
The Guardian view on ties between North Korea and Russia: bad news, and not only for Ukraine Editorial: Kim Jong-un is reportedly planning to visit Vladimir Putin to discuss arms sales. The consequences could be widely felt The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Putin’s collection of oddball allies grows by the day. It’s time the west got tougher Russia’s isolated war-criminal president is seeking out useful idiots like North Korea’s Kim Jong-un to bolster his military rampage against Ukraine, writes Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023
North Korea claims to have launched nuclear attack submarine The ‘Hero Kim Kun Ok’ vessel is designed to launch tactical nuclear weapons from underwater, according to state media Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
Putin’s reaching out to Kim Jong-un is a desperate move – and potentially a dangerous one The reported meeting of the dictators reveals the threat of a return to old, cold war politics, says Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin trying to lure Cuban fighters into army with contracts worth thousands Cubans being offered £1,600 a month to join Kremlin’s push against Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Cuba uncovers ‘human trafficking ring’ recruiting for Russia’s war in Ukraine Havana says it is dismantling network seeking to recruit Cubans as mercenaries as Moscow attempts to boost its forces The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
First Thing: Burning Man revelers begin to leave festival after road reopens Organisers of event in Nevada desert have asked people to stagger their departure after thousands were stranded over weekend. Plus, has US learned to cope with extreme heat? The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Ukraine war turns the tables as Russia seeks help from North Korea Kim Jong-un’s grandfather founded North Korea with the backing of the Soviet Union, and was heavily reliant on its aid for decades The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023
Nine hundred people killed or injured by Russian cluster bombs in Ukraine, says monitor; Zelenskiy visits Bakhmut – as it happened Russian use of widely banned weapons accelerates casualty figures, report says; Ukraine president discusses provision of artillery shells and missiles The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023
Kim Jong-un to hold weapons talks with Putin after ‘travelling to Russia in armoured train’ Visit highlights just how much the two leaders now need each other The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin’s forces ‘dealt a good kick’ after first UK Challenger 2 tank destroyed British Challenger 2 tank was initially immobilised by a mine, defence sources claim The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Kim Jong-un to meet Putin in Russia for talks on supplying weapons North Korean and Russian leaders expected to discuss military cooperation in Vladivostok The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Ukraine war: two good reasons the world should worry about Russia’s arms purchases from North Korea US national security council official John Kirby noted on August 30 that arms transfer negotiations between North Korea and Russia are “actively advancing” as the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, seeks to feed his war machine. The Conversation · Sep 4, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023 Kim Jong-un on trend with fashionable fisherman sandals North Korean leader dons Vogue ‘footwear of the season’ for recent visit to Naval Command
Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023 North Korea says it has simulated ‘scorched earth’ nuclear strikes on South Korea North Korea says it fired two ballistic missiles to practise strikes on its neighbour in the event of war
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Putin and Kim Jong-un are deepening their relationship, White House says The White House said Mr Putin and Mr Kim have exchanged letters in recent weeks
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023 Kim Jong-Un’s surprisingly fashion forward fisherman sandal moment As he marked Navy Day in North Korea, the dictator followed in A-lister footsteps
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2023 N Korea’s Kim eyes naval readiness as US, Japan, S Korea hold sea exercises Kim accuses the US, South Korea and Japan of increasing threat of nuclear war over naval exercises off Korean Peninsula.
The Conversation · Aug 22, 2023 Camp David summit turns attention to North Korea, as well as China While China’s relationship with the region and the world is a constant focus of attention and scrutiny, world leaders have also been closely watching North Korea, particularly for its steadily increasing ballistic missile capability.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2023 The Observer view on the Camp David summit: it signals a new cold war – this time with China The meeting between Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea symbolises a profound hardening of attitudes in the Pacific
Zenger · Aug 17, 2023 Hackers From North Korea Stole Over $180M In Crypto Within 6 Months: Report North Korean hackers have illegally obtained more than $180 million worth of cryptocurrencies in just the first half of 2023.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023 US promises ‘new era’ as Biden prepares to host first summit with Japan and South Korea US president aiming to take advantage of recent thaw in ties under president Yoon Suk Yeol and prime minister Fumio Kishida
Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2023 North Korea protests UN Security Council meeting on human rights record The US says its plan to hold a meeting on rights abuses will move forward despite protests from North Korea and China.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2023 North Koreans ordered to protect portraits of Kim Jong-un as tropical storm Khanun looms State media urges citizens to focus on ‘ensuring the safety’ of propaganda relating to the Kim dynasty