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Kim Jong Un backs Russia’s “sacred war” in Ukraine, deepens military ties

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed North Korea’s support for Russia in the war against Ukraine, pledging continued military backing and expressing confidence in Moscow’s victory

Updated 9 hours ago

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. File Pic

Thirty-year jail term sought for ex-South Korea President Yoon

South Korean prosecutors have sought a 30-year prison sentence for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of abusing power and escalating tensions with North Korea ahead of imposing martial law in 2024

Updated 2 days ago

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. File Pic

Japan Cabinet scraps ban on exports of lethal weapons

Updated 5 days ago

Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) battle tanks. PIC/AFP

Japan, South Korea on high alert after North Korea fires multiple missiles

Updated 8 days ago

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

North Korea conducts fresh missile launches from new destroyer

Updated 12 days ago

Choe Hyon fires a test missile at an undisclosed location. PICS/AFP

North Korea fired missiles with cluster-bomb warheads

Updated 17 days ago

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday. PIC/GETTY IMAGES

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North Korea launches another ballistic missile after mocking Seoul’s outreach

Updated 19 days ago

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North Korea expresses support for Belarus criticises Western pressure

Updated 1 month ago

(From left) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un holds a rifle gifted to him by Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko. PIC/AFP

Belarusian President Lukashenko lands in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Updated 1 month ago

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (left) with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Wednesday. PIC/PTI

Kim Jong Un says Iran war justifies North Korea's nuclear deterrence

Updated 1 month ago

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