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Kim Jong Un's 2025 Visibility Surge Tied to Growing 'Blood' Pact With Russia

Kim Jong Un made a record number of public appearances in 2025 as North Korea deepened its military and political alliance with Russia.

International Business Times UK

Kim Jong-un orders North Korea to boost missile production in 2026

Munitions factories are expected to expand capacity and build new plants as the regime in Pyongyang intensifies weapons development and furthers its ties with Russia.

Euronews

Amazon 'Fights' 1,800 North Korean Operatives Targeting US Jobs to 'Get Hired, Get Paid, Fund Weapons'

A top Amazon official revealed that the company received over 1,800 job applications filled by suspected North Korean agents trying to get remote to finance Pyongyang's weapon development.

International Business Times UK

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South Korea’s former president ‘planned to provoke war with North Korea’

Special prosecutor says Yoon Suk Yeol tried to ‘create justification for declaring martial law’ by luring Pyongyang into armed aggression

The Independent UK

Why the North Korean government is so invested in women’s youth football

North Korea cemented its status as one of the dominant forces in women’s youth football in early November, defeating the Netherlands 3-0 in the under-17 World Cup final. They returned from the tournament victorious for a record extending fourth time, having won the past two titles.

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South Korea’s ousted leader sent drones over Pyongyang to justify martial law

Prosecutors say Yoon Suk Yeol and aides flew drones over rival neighbour in deliberate attempt to stoke tensions

The Independent UK

North Korea fires ballistic missile after US sanctions bankers in blow to hopes for Trump-Kim summit

Pyongyang denounces latest US sanctions as ‘threat and blackmail’ that go against the prospect of bilateral dialogue

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North Korean and Russian military officials discuss further cooperation in Pyongyang

North Korean state media say senior North Korean and Russian military officials discussed strengthening cooperation in their latest talks in Pyongyang, as the two countries continue to align over Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

New PC gaming cafe photographed in North Korea — rare pictures of 'Pyongyang PC bang' gaming above the 38th parallel

Images that appear to show a newly opened PC gaming space in North Korea have been published on social media.

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Trump given golden crown in South Korea with trade deal 'pretty much finalised' but not signed

It has been tricky to strike a deal with South Korea, with the sticking point being Trump's demand for $350 billion of direct investment in the US.

Euronews

North Korea builds memorial to soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine

Kim Jong Un says alliance with Russia ‘now rising to historic peak’

The Independent UK

US, Japanese Firms Unwittingly Hired North Korean Animators: Report

Major US and Japanese animation studios including HBO Max and Amazon unknowingly hired North Korean IT workers, a joint government report has found.

International Business Times

North Korea Accused of Stealing $2.84 Billion in Crypto Since 2024 with China's Help

Report finds North Korea stole $2.84 billion in cryptocurrency since 2024, laundering funds through Chinese networks and overseas IT workers.

International Business Times UK

North Korea resumes missile tests days before Trump's visit to South Korea

South Korea’s military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang, the joint chiefs of staff said.

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North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles, First Launch In Months

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Wednesday, its first such launch in months and just a week before world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, descend on South Korea for a summit.

Evening Standard

North Korea parades its new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile in front of Chinese and Russian leaders

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and a delegation from Russia led by former President Dmitry Medvedev were among the foreign dignitaries in Pyongyang for the parade

International Business Times

North Korea Shows Off 'Most Powerful' Missile At Military Parade

North Korea showed off its "most powerful" intercontinental ballistic missile at a military parade attended by top officials from Russia and China, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.

The Independent UK

North Korea displays new long-range missile as Kim Jong Un oversees massive military parade

Parade, which began on Friday night, marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party

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North Korea's Kim Hails 'Cooperative' Ties With China

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un hailed "friendly and cooperative" ties with China as he hosted Premier Li Qiang and other foreign dignitaries for celebrations marking 80 years under the ruling Workers' Party, state media reported Friday.

International Business Times UK

China Intercepts Canadian Plane for Tracking North Korean Vessels That Violates UN Sanctions — Is It a Cover Up?

China just intercepted a Canadian military plane for tracking North Korean vessels involved in illicit trade. Is the Chinese government covering up North Korea's UN violations?

The Independent UK

The weapons North Korea unveiled at massive military parade

The parade shows off North Korea’s growing military strength as well as its place within an emerging anti-Western bloc, reports Shweta Sharma

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un says North Korea is deploying ‘special assets’ and warns US and South Korea

Leader vows to take unspecified new military measures in angry response to joint US-South Korea defence drills

The Independent UK

North Korea developing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching US, Seoul warns

South Korea’s Lee warns that Pyongyang is in the last stage of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile that could hit the US with a nuclear weapon

International Business Times UK

South Korea's Lee Breaks with Predecessors, Backs 'Realistic' Nuclear Freeze in Pragmatist's Deal

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has broken with decades of policy to endorse a nuclear freeze with North Korea, a move backed by the Trump administration as a "realistic" path to peace.

The Independent UK

North Korea’s Kim says he can talk to Trump, but on one condition

Kim Jong Un says he has ‘fond memories with Trump’

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