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At Red Square, Putin meets North Korean general leading troops against Ukraine
Russian leader thanks officers linked to DPRK deployment at parade as Kim Jong Un visits Russian Embassy for Victory Day
May 9, 2025
Seoul celebrates achievements in ‘extending freedom’ to North Koreans under Yoon
Unification ministry cites support for human rights and defectors, despite Yoon’s impeachment and looming election
May 9, 2025
ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea
Presidential nominee vows to pursue nuclear sub and potential redeployment of US tactical nukes, endorsing Yoon policies
May 9, 2025
North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media
Kim Jong Un oversaw Thursday test of short-range missiles and command and control systems, state media reports
May 9, 2025
Lee Jae-myung condemns North Korean missile launch, calls for return to talks
Experts say comments by South Korean election frontrunner appear aimed at appealing to conservative voters
May 8, 2025
Han Duck-soo calls for stronger ties with US and Japan to counter North Korea
Presidential candidate warns ROK faces ‘very serious crisis’ due to DPRK military advances with support from allies
May 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for increased artillery production amid mass exports to Russia
North Korean leader also demands major reconstruction of plant building weapons manufacturing equipment
May 7, 2025
North Korean troops won’t march in Moscow’s Victory Day parade: Kremlin
Presidential aide also says DPRK ambassador will represent country, casting doubt on Kim Jong Un’s attendance
May 6, 2025
US, ROK hold defense talks amid questions about Trump policy on North Korea
Biannual KIDD discussion is first since Trump’s return and comes as US pushes allies to play role in countering China
May 6, 2025
North Korea test missiles from new warship, and ROK presidential race heats up
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses the DPRK’s newest naval weapons, plus a border city’s plans to export beer to Russia
May 6, 2025
