The Latest Breaking News from North Korea

Vladimir Putin ‘accepts’ Kim Jong-un’s invitation to visit North Korea

Increased friendship between North Korea and Russia raises Western fears of arms deal

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023

Kim Jong-un’s chair was ‘greatest concern’ at Putin summit

The North Koreans didn’t leave any chances when it came to the comfort and safety of their leader

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

South Korea expresses 'concern and regret' over military cooperation talks between Kim and Putin

South Korea has expressed “deep concern and regret” over a meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin that was apparently focused on expanding military cooperation as the two isolated, nuclear-armed leaders vowed to support each other in their escalating confrontations with the United States

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea after summit brings ties to ‘a new level’

North Korean media report that Kim was briefed on space vehicles during his meetings in Russia, though no specific detail of any deal has emerged

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023

Kim Jong Un’s support for Russia sparks warnings from the West

US says it ‘won’t hesitate’ to impose more sanctions on Russia and North Korea if they conclude any new arms deal.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023

US has little leverage against Russia-North Korea cooperation, experts say

Washington could impose more sanctions, but analysts say penalties are unlikely to halt Moscow-Pyongyang alliance.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023

‘Nothing left to lose’: Putin embraces role of spoiler with Kim Jong-un summit

Russia’s propagandists trumpeted the president’s North Korean connection as, in isolation, he threatened to cross a serious line

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023

OPINION - What will come of the Russia-North Korea talks?: The Leader podcast

Vladimir Putin has met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, a satellite launch facility in Russia's far east, for talks on, in Putin’s words, ‘all topics’.

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2023

Kim Jong Un vows full support for Russia as Putin pledges space tech for North Korea

In a summit in Russia, President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showed how geopolitical tensions have brought the two neighbors isolated by the West into closer alignment.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia provides window into unique North Korean and Russian media coverage

The world is largely relying on North Korean and Russian media for information about the unusual train journey of leader Kim Jong Un to meet with President Vladimir Putin at a space facility

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023