North Korea says latest weapons test was new hypersonic intermediate-range missile North Korea has been testing various hypersonic weapons designed to fly at more than five times the speed of sound The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting North Korean leader expresses hope that Moscow will defeat ‘neo-Nazism and achieve a great victory’ in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: US grants $6bn in aid to Ukraine before Trump inauguration Aid package includes weapons and economic assistance to pay for critical government services; Ukraine foreign minister visits Syria. What we know on day 1,042 The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2024
UN Security Council told of North Korean missiles used by Russia in Ukraine Research group tells UN Security Council of irrefutable proof of Russian use of North Korean missiles in war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024
South Korea's Yoon Resists Questioning Over Failed Martial Law Bid Yoon, suspended from office by parliament since Saturday, faces concurrent probes over alleged insurrection by both South Korean prosecutors and a joint team of police, defence ministry and anti-corruption investigators. Latin Times · Dec 16, 2024
North Korea State Media Slams South's Yoon As 'Ringleader Of Rebellion' North Korean state media on Monday decried the South's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as a "ringleader of rebellion", its first reaction to his removal from office over a short-lived martial law decree. International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024
North Korea decries ‘dictatorship’ in South in wake of martial law attempt State media in neighbouring country that has been ruled by a dictatorial dynasty since 1948 breaks silence to criticise President Yoon’s ‘gangster nation’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024
North Korea, Russia Defense Treaty Comes Into Force A landmark defense pact between North Korea and Russia, signed by its leaders in June, has gone into effect after the two sides exchanged ratification documents, North Korea's official KCNA news agency said Thursday. International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024
North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine Pyongyang will ‘invariably support’ Russia ‘to defend its sovereignty’, Kim tells visiting Russian defence chief. Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Russia says military ties with North Korea ‘actively expanding’ Russian defence minister says on visit that cooperation between the countries growing ‘in all areas’ while Kim Jong-un vows North will ‘invariably support’ Moscow’s war. What we know on day 1,011 The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2024
North Korea's Kim, Russian Minister Agree To Boost Military Ties Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and agreed to boost military cooperation between the two isolated nations, Pyongyang state media said Saturday. International Business Times · Nov 30, 2024
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine North Korea and Russia hold defence talks amid growing international concern about the two countries’ expanding cooperation The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024
Satellite images show North Korea expanding key facility making missiles Russia uses in Ukraine The plant at Ryongsong Machine Complex in Hamhung reportedly makes Hwasong-11 solid-fuel ballistic missile The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024
Putin sends African lion, brown bears and cockatoos to North Korea as gift of support Russian president transfers more than 70 animals from Moscow to Pyongyang amid strengthening ties with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un during Ukraine war The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2024
Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2024 North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties North Korean leader’s meeting comes amid concern in Western capitals over growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.
International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024 Russian Delegations Visit Pyongyang As Ukraine War Deepens Ties North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russia's natural resources minister in Pyongyang, state media said Tuesday, as visiting delegations from Moscow highlighted deepening ties amid the Ukraine war.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 North Korea calls for ‘limitless’ nuclear expansion to counter US after Trump win North Korea hits out at America’s three-way military cooperation, calling it ‘Asian Nato’
Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2024 North Korea’s Kim orders mass production of attack drones: State media The unmanned drones are designed to carry explosives and can hit land and sea targets.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024 North Korea tests exploding drones as Kim calls for mass production North Korea says it has tested exploding drones designed to hit targets and leader Kim Jong Un called for accelerating their mass production
International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024 N. Korean Leader Orders 'Mass Production' Of Suicide Attack Drones North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the "mass production" of suicide attack drones, state media reported on Friday, after he witnessed a test of the weapons system a day earlier.
Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024 North Korea ratifies major defence treaty with Russia It comes as North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine
Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2024 North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia The treaty comes amid reports of about 11,000 North Korean soldiers being deployed to fight in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024 North Korea Ratifies Defence Treaty With Russia North Korea has ratified a landmark defence pact with Russia, state media reported Tuesday, deepening security cooperation that has seen Pyongyang send thousands of troops to help Moscow fight Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024 North Korean troops fighting with Russia are hit by Ukraine shells, official says The fighting quality and battle experience of North Korea troops is unknown
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024 North Korea launches barrage of ballistic missiles on eve of US election At least seven short-rang missiles covered a range of 400km before dropping outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone