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Russian Embassy in Seoul cancels rally on 4th anniversary of Ukraine war
Move comes after mission hung a pro-war banner, drawing ire due to Moscow’s military ties with North Korea
North Korea debuts China-style name badges at Ninth Party Congress
Delegates spotted wearing red badges with photo, name and title for first time, likely reflecting Chinese influence
North Korean leader promotes sister Kim Yo Jong to department director
Kim set for bigger role after history of fiery statements against South Korea, as Party Congress shakes up leadership
Kim Jong Un vows to accelerate development, slams ‘extreme negligence’
North Korean leader criticizes mismanagement of new factories, concluding review of party’s work at Ninth Congress
South Korea denies skipping US-Japan air drills aimed at deterring North Korea
Media report claimed Seoul declined to participate due to territorial dispute and overlap with Lunar New Year
Top aide to Kim Jong Un cut from key post amid reshuffle of veteran officials
Removal of North Korean parliamentary chief Choe Ryong Hae from Central Committee suggests shift to younger cadres
Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un on reelection as North Korea’s party leader
Chinese president expresses hope for ‘new chapter in China-DPRK friendship’ following Ninth Party Congress
Seoul demands Russian Embassy remove pro-war banner, citing North Korea ties
South Korea condemns Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and military cooperation with Pyongyang in response to display
Kim Jong Un reelected as North Korean party leader, praised for nuke stance
Top official lauds Kim for ensuring country has both ‘candy and bullets’ on day four of Ninth Party Congress
Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress
North Korea appears to spotlight Russia ties and rural development, while promoting ‘new fighting strategy’ for future
