The Latest Breaking News from Pyongyang

North Korea confirms launch of ICBM in longest-ever ballistic missile test

Longest flight time recorded for North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile raises fears of new weapon.

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2024

Military interaction with N Korea doesn’t breach int’l law: Russia UN envoy

US and South Korean defence chiefs call on Pyongyang to withdraw its troops from Russia.

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2024

US, S.Korea Call For North To Withdraw Troops From Russia

The US and South Korean defense chiefs called Wednesday for North Korea to withdraw its troops from Russia, where Washington says some 10,000 of them have been deployed for possible action against Ukrainian forces.

International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024

North Korea sends foreign minister to Russia as its troops train to fight in Ukraine

North Korea said Tuesday its top diplomat is visiting Russia in another sign of their deepening relations as rival South Korea and Western nations expressed alarm at the North’s alleged deployment of thousands of troops to support Russia’s warfighting in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Pentagon says North Korea sent 10,000 troops to join Russian war in Ukraine

US increases estimated number of North Korean troops sent to Russia amid fears Moscow’s war on Ukraine could expand.

Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2024

Russia to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops against Ukraine within ‘weeks’, Pentagon says

Addition of North Korean soldiers will stoke regional tensions and further stretch Ukraine’s weary army in the almost three-year war

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2024

North Korea Says Probe 'Proved' Seoul To Blame For Drones

North Korean state media said Monday that an investigation had "proved" South Korea's military sent a drone over Pyongyang to drop propaganda leaflets, calling it an infringement of sovereignty.

International Business Times · Oct 28, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Russia plans to send North Korean troops into battle as early as Sunday, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine president urged world leaders to pile ‘tangible pressure’ on Pyongyang as South Korea urges Russia to stop its ‘illegal cooperation’ with North Korea. What we know on day 976

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2024

Seoul Slams Russian Treaty With N. Korea, Zelensky Urges 'Tangible Pressure'

South Korea urged Russia to stop its "illegal cooperation" with Pyongyang and voiced "grave concern" on Friday as Moscow moved to ratify its defence treaty with North Korea.

International Business Times · Oct 25, 2024

‘Blood alliance’: why South Korea fears North’s involvement in Ukraine war

News that troops from North Korea could be joining Russians on the battlefield in Ukraine has caused deep concern in Seoul

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2024