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North Korea says a U.S. soldier crossed its border because of the racism in America

The report from the government-owned and -run news agency marks North Korea's first public confirmation of the incident since 23-year-old Travis King crossed the border in July.

WEKU · Aug 16, 2023

N. Korea confirms detention of US soldier, claims he is 'disillusioned' with America

North Korea asserted Wednesday that a U.S. soldier who bolted into the North across the heavily armed Korean border last month did so after being disillusioned with the inequality of American society and racial discrimination in its Army.

France 24 · Aug 16, 2023

North Korea protests UN Security Council meeting on human rights record

The US says its plan to hold a meeting on rights abuses will move forward despite protests from North Korea and China.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2023

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sacks top general, calls for more arms production

N Korea Chief of the General Staff Pak Su Il ‘dismissed’ and replaced by General Ri Yong Gil, a former defence minister.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023

Kim Jong-un fires North Korea’s top general and calls for weapons production boost

Leader replaces Pak Su-il with defence minister, Gen Ri Yong-gil, and urges further military drills

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023

North Korean leader Kim tours weapons factories and vows to boost war readiness in face of tensions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured the country's key weapons factories producing artillery systems, engines for cruise missiles and drones, and launch vehicles for nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, and pledged to speed up efforts to advance his military’s arms and war-readiness

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

North Korea Displays New Drones Resembling US Technology In Military Parade

Kim Jong-un showcases MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk lookalikes, raising concerns over military capabilities.

Zenger · Jul 29, 2023

North Korea showcases attack drones during show of unity with China and Russia

Drones at military parade were said to have similar look to US drones as Japan warns that Kim Jong-un’s regime posed a more serious threat than ever

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023

North Korea’s Kim displays nuclear-capable missiles, drones at parade

‘Victory Day’ parade in Pyongyang features Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missiles and attack drones.

Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023

Kim Jong Un shows off missiles to Russia defence chief Shoigu

The missiles, banned under UN Security Council resolutions, were put on display for a show of solidarity

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2023