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Matildas survive North Korea scare to book spot in Women’s Asian Cup semi-final

Australia win 2-1 over Korea DPR in nervous tussle in Perth with goals from Kennedy and Kerr securing 2027 Women’s World Cup qualification

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Australia have beaten North Korea 2-1 in a tense Women's Asian Cup quarter-final in Perth with goals from Alanna Kennedy and captain Sam Kerr..

AAP · Mar 13

Australia defeat North Korea to progress to Women’s Asian Cup final four – as it happened

Alanna Kennedy and Sam Kerr score in close battle with Korea DPR with the victory also securing World Cup qualification

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13

South Korea's Shield Thins as US Redeploys Air Defence Systems Amid Iran Tensions

South Korea faces renewed anxiety after the US redeploys Patriot and THAAD missile defence systems to the Middle East, with President Lee Jae-Myung saying Seoul cannot stop the move.

International Business Times UK · Mar 11

North Korea’s shady tactics show Matildas must be ready for more than football

Australia are no strangers to the team’s bizarre protests but they will need to keep frustrations in check in Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11

Watch North Korea conduct cruise missile test on new 5000-ton warship as Kim Jong Un looks on

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The Independent UK · Mar 11

Kim Jong Un watches on as North Korea conducts cruise missile test on new 5000-ton destroyer warship

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test launch of strategic cruise missiles from the nation’s new 5,000-ton naval destroyer Chloe Hyon, North Korea’s state media has said.

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Rail diplomacy: China, North Korea to resume passenger train services after six-year suspension

Passenger train services between China and North Korea are set to resume after a six-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Beijing and Pyongyang will see four weekly services, with Dandong to Pyongyang running daily. This move aims to strengthen bilateral ties, though international tourist access remains limited, with tickets currently…

The Times of India · Mar 11

North Korea backs Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, slams US-Israel for 'destroying regional peace'

North Korea expressed support for Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's new supreme leader, respecting the Iranian people's choice. Pyongyang also condemned the "illegal" US-Israeli military attack that killed the previous leader, Ali Khamenei, citing it as a threat to regional peace and security. Kim Jong Un recently oversaw a missile…

The Times of India · Mar 11

Hasty redeployment of US missiles from South Korea to Middle East leaves Seoul rattled

South Korea’s president has sought to reassure the public that the country is able to deter threats from the North

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11