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North Korean leader mobilises nuclear forces in first public appearance in two weeks

Kim Jong-un has told the United States that North Korea is 'fully ready' for war as he ordered his troops to prepare their long-range weapons for quick deployment

Daily Mirror

South Korea says North to face cyber sanctions if it conducts nuclear test

North Korea is likely to face stronger sanctions including measures aimed at curbing its cyberattack capabilities if it conducts a nuclear test that it has been preparing, South Korea's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters

S.Korea doubles down on risky ‘Kill Chain’ plans to counter N.Korea nuclear threat

South Korea is pouring resources into its strategy of deterring any North Korean nuclear attack by preparing for preemptive strikes if necessary, a strategy some experts say may exacerbate their arms race and risks miscalculation during a conflict.

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People have one major concern about the Tories' idea to build a motorway between north and south Wales

'The last thing Wales needs is a dirty great road carving up through the middle'

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U.S. helicopters hold first live-fire drills in S.Korea since 2019

U.S. Army Apache attack helicopters based in South Korea are holding live-fire drills with rockets and guns for the first time since 2019, as the allies step up military exercises amid tension with North Korea.

Reuters

North Korea pushes traditional medicine to fight COVID-19

North Korea has recently reported fewer than 200 daily fever cases amid its first domestic COVID-19 outbreak and says its traditional “Koryo” herbal medicines are playing a key role in curing patients

The Independent UK

South Korea to lift ban on North Korean TV, newspapers despite tensions

South Korea plans to lift its decades-long ban on public access to North Korean television, newspapers and other publications as part of its efforts to promote mutual understanding.

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SKorea to Lift Ban on NKorea TV, Newspapers Despite Tensions

South Korea plans to lift its decades-long ban on public access to North Korean television, newspapers and other publications as part of its efforts to promote mutual understanding between the rivals, officials said Friday, despite animosities over the North's recent missile tests. Divided along the world’s most heavily fortified border…

Asharq Al-Awsat

SKorea to lift ban on NKorea TV, newspapers despite tensions

South Korea says it plans to lift its decades-long ban on public access to North Korean television, newspapers and other media as part of its efforts to promote mutual understanding between the rivals

The Independent UK

N Korea Warns of Security Instability over US-S Korea Drills

North Korea has warned that the United States and South Korea will face “unprecedented” security challenges if they don’t stop their hostile military pressure campaign against the North, including joint military drills. North Korea views any regular US-South Korean military training as an invasion rehearsal even though the allies have…

Asharq Al-Awsat

N Korea warns of security instability over US-S Korea drills

North Korea has warned that the United States and South Korea will face “unprecedented” security challenges if they don’t drop their hostile military pressure campaign against the North, including joint military drills

The Independent UK

South Korea, U.S. to resume major field training during combined military drills

South Korea and the United States will resume long-suspended live field training during their joint military drills, Seoul's defence ministry said on Friday, as they work to curb North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile programmes.

Reuters

North Korean labour could be sent to rebuild Donbas, Russian ambassador says

Alexander Matsegora tells Russian newspaper there are ‘a lot of opportunities’ for economic cooperation, despite UN sanctions

The Guardian - AU

N.Korea Says it Is Nearing End of COVID Crisis as Asian Neighbors Fight Resurgence

North Korea is on the path to "finally defuse" a crisis stemming from its first acknowledged outbreak of COVID-19, the state news agency said on Monday, while Asian neighbors battle a fresh wave of infections driven by Omicron subvariants. The North says 99.98% of its 4.77 million fever patients since…

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North Korea says it is nearing end of COVID crisis as Asian neighbours fight resurgence

North Korea is on the path to "finally defuse" a crisis stemming from its first acknowledged outbreak of COVID-19, the state news agency said on Monday, while Asian neighbours battle a fresh wave of infections driven by Omicron subvariants.

Reuters

North Korea says Ukraine can't talk about sovereignty while aiding U.S.

North Korea's foreign ministry said on Friday that Ukraine has no right to raise sovereignty issues after joining the United States' "unjust, illegal" actions that breached Pyongyang's sovereignty.

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen: EU wants North Macedonia

North Macedonia got a boost from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the country’s hopes of eventually joining the European Union amid a dispute with Bulgaria

The Independent UK

N. Korea backs independence of breakaway regions in Ukraine

North Korea has become one of the few nations in the world to recognize the independence of two Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine in support of Russia’s war against its neighbor

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The Independent UK

SKorea spy agency searched amid squabbling over NKorea cases

South Korean prosecutors have raided the country’s main spy agency as part of investigations into two past North Korea-related incidents that drew criticism that the previous liberal government ignored basic principles of human rights to improve ties with Pyongyang

Reuters

South Korea detects shots apparently launched by North Korea

South Korea's military said on Sunday it had detected the trajectories of what appeared to be shots fired by North Korea, possibly from multiple rocket launchers (MLRs).

The Independent UK

S Korean group floats balloons toward North amid animosities

A South Korea activist says he launched more huge balloons carrying COVID-19 relief items toward North Korea

The Independent UK

Seoul spy agency files charges against ex-chiefs over NKorea

South Korea’s spy agency has filed charges against two of its former directors over their handling of separate border incidents with North Korea in recent years which prompted criticism that Seoul’s previous liberal government improperly appeased the North to improve ties

Reuters

South Korean spy agency files complaints against ex-chiefs over N.Korea cases

South Korea's main intelligence agency said on Wednesday it had filed criminal complaints against two of its former chiefs on charges of abuse of power in cases linked to North Korea during the previous administration.

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon warns of stern retaliation in case of North Korea's provocation

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered the military on Wednesday to "promptly and sternly" retaliate in case of any North Korean provocation amid concerns the North could conduct its first nuclear test in five years.

The Independent UK

EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria

European Council President Charles Michel has urged North Macedonia to back a French-proposed compromise on ending a dispute with neighboring Bulgaria that’s blocking the country’s long-delayed European Union accession bid

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