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N. Korea Launches Several Short-Range Missiles Toward East Sea

(MENAFN) North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea early Wednesday, marking its first missile test since President Lee Jae Myung took office in June, according to South Korean media, which cited South Korea’s...

N. Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea

(MENAFN) North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday morning, marking the first missile test since President Lee Jae Myung took office in June, South Korea’s military reported. According to the...

N. Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea

(MENAFN) North Korea conducted multiple short-range ballistic missile launches toward the East Sea on Wednesday morning, marking its first test since President Lee Jae Myung took office in June, according to reports citing South Korean military...

Former S. Korean Leader Yoon Interrogated Over North Korea Drone

(MENAFN) South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol was interrogated Wednesday regarding accusations that he attempted to enforce martial law and orchestrated a “provocative” drone operation targeting North Korea last year. Yoon, currently in...

North Korea Builds Anti-Tank Barriers Near Border

(MENAFN) A South Korean opposition legislator asserted on Tuesday that North Korea has erected approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) of anti-tank structures close to the border dividing the two Koreas. This development was reported by a news...

North Korea Displays Military Power in Grand Parade

(MENAFN) North Korea held an elaborate military parade in the heart of Pyongyang on Friday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the ruling Workers’ Party. The grand display took place in the capital’s central square and...

Russia Reaffirms Strategic Commitments to North Korea

(MENAFN) During a recent gathering in Pyongyang, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, confirmed that Russia will entirely fulfill its commitments to North Korea under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement....

North Korea Pledges Stronger China Ties

(MENAFN) North Korea has pledged to reinforce its relationship with China, according to a report by a North Korean news agency on Tuesday. During talks with China’s Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Monday, North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui...

South Korean Leader Pledges to Pursue Peace with North Korea

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung pledged Tuesday to pursue a steady course toward easing military tensions with North Korea and rebuilding mutual trust, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to peaceful coexistence on the Korean...

Healey says European troops are ‘ready to deploy’ to Ukraine

(MENAFN) Defence Secretary John Healey has announced that European forces are “ready to deploy” to Ukraine within weeks, provided US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin reach a ceasefire agreement. Following a surprise...

Kim Jong-un Hints at North Korea’s “Secret Weapons”

(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has suggested that the nation has developed “secret weapons” aimed at enhancing its deterrent power against the United States and its partners. In remarks broadcast by a state-operated news agency shared on...

N. Korea Erects 10km of Anti-Tank Barriers Along DMZ

(MENAFN) A South Korean opposition lawmaker revealed on Tuesday that North Korea has constructed roughly 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) of anti-tank barriers close to the inter-Korean border, media reported. Yu Yong-weon, a representative from the main...

S. Korea issues evacuation alert after N. Korea after dam release

(MENAFN) South Korea has issued an evacuation alert after North Korea reportedly released water from a dam north of the inter-Korean border without providing prior notice, according to reports. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment said...

Medvedev pledges full commitments under Russia-N. Korea agreement

(MENAFN) Russia will fully honor its commitments to North Korea under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev confirmed on Saturday during a visit to Pyongyang for talks with...

S. Korea’s former leader voluntarily appears before investigation team

(MENAFN) South Korea’s ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol voluntarily appeared before a special investigation team on Wednesday, arriving just hours before authorities were scheduled to enforce a court-issued arrest warrant, according to reports....

S. Korea’s ex-leader voluntarily appears in front of prosecutors

(MENAFN) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol voluntarily presented himself to a special counsel team on Wednesday, just hours before authorities were set to enforce a court-issued warrant for his detention, according to reports. Yoon, who...

Yoon Suk Yeol Appears Voluntarily Before Special Counsel

(MENAFN) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made an unanticipated appearance before a special investigation team on Wednesday, just hours before officials were scheduled to bring him in under a court-mandated warrant, according to a news...

Chinese PM to partake in ruling party anniversary celebrations

(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Pyongyang on Thursday to attend the 80th anniversary celebrations of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), according to reports. This marks the first visit to North Korea by a Chinese...

PM of China to be at N. Korea eightieth anniversary of ruling party

(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang will travel to North Korea this week to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), both governments announced Tuesday. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Li...

Kim Jong Un urges for strengthening navy in case of threats

(MENAFN) North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has urged significant improvements to the country’s naval forces to deter and respond decisively to any perceived hostilities, according to reports released Monday. Kim made the remarks during an...