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North Korean footballers arrive in South in rare glimpse at citizens of secretive country

It is the first visit by athletes from the North in eight years

The Independent UK

North Korea-South Korea women’s football match sells out in hours

North Korean supporters unlikely to travel for match as they are generally barred from entering rival country

The Independent UK

North Korea slams UK over sanctions on camp allegedly linked to abducted Ukrainian children

Since the war in Ukraine erupted in 2022, 2,318 Ukrainian children remain missing, while 20,570 have been deported or forcibly displaced and 704 killed, according to a Ukrainian government portal.

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North Korean operatives stole $2 billion last year—and financial firms are the next target

A new CrowdStrike report shared exclusively with Fortune reveals DPRK-linked hackers tripled their attack pace in a single quarter and U.S. financial firms are in their crosshairs.

Fortune

Seoul court orders North Korea's leader to pay compensation to Korean War POWs

Thursday's ruling was the third time former South Korean POWs have won damages against Kim and North Korea, according to local reports, although none has yet succeeded in collecting compensation.

Euronews

Russian cargo ship sunk off Spain carried nuclear reactors for North Korea, probe reveals

Spanish investigators have discovered that the Russian cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean in 2024 — originally believed to be part of a weapons retrieval mission to Syria — was secretly carrying nuclear reactor components bound for North Korea.

Euronews

Russian ship that sank near Spain ‘was likely heading to North Korea with nuclear reactor parts’

Mysterious sinking of Russian ship fuels speculation over covert western military involvement in operations

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Russian ship that sank near Spain may have been carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea

Western military may have targeted the Ursa Major, which went down after mysterious explosions, reports suggest

The Guardian - UK

Russian Cargo Likely Carrying Nuclear Submarine Reactors For North Korea Unexplainedly Sank Off Spain: Report

A Russian cargo likely carrying nuclear reactors for submarines for North Korea sank near Spain in unexplained circumstances, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Who sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? Reports explain mystery, ship's route, nuclear cargo claims and US aircraft presence

Who sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? This explainer covers the sinking of the Ursa Major near Spain, possible nuclear reactor cargo, US aircraft flights, Russian claims, and the Spanish investigation findings and global security concerns. The article explains key timelines, military activity,…

The Economic Times

Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sinks after mysterious explosions off Spain

A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, sank off Spain after explosions on December 23, 2024, carrying suspected nuclear reactor components possibly for North Korea. The vessel, previously used in Syria, experienced multiple blasts, leading to its sinking and the death of two crew members. A Russian military ship later…

The Times of India

15 K-Dramas So Powerful They Changed Modern TV

There was a time when people thought K-dramas were only about romance and slow emotional scenes. Then suddenly, everything changed. One show led to another, and before viewers realised it, they were emotionally attached to characters, crying at midnight, cancelling plans, and binge-watching entire seasons in one sitting. What made…

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Automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong-un targeted — North Korea revises policy

North Korea has revised its nuclear policy to authorise an automatic nuclear attack if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated or immobilised in a foreign attack, according to reports of South Korean intelligence officials.

The Times of India

North Korea prepares nuclear dead man's switch

North Korea has amended its constitution, mandating an automatic nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated or incapacitated by foreign adversaries. This revision, prompted by concerns over recent decapitation attacks in Iran, formalizes retaliatory procedures. The move underscores Pyongyang's heightened security fears amid evolving geopolitical threats.

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North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer

North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks

Euronews

North Korea not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty, UN envoy says

North Korea has insisted that it will not give up its nuclear arsenal, describing its path as "irreversible" and vowing to strengthen its capabilities.

TechRadar

North Korean hackers target gamers with trojanized platform - here's what to look out for

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Israel ‘not aware’ of Trump being close to peace deal with Iran

Israel ‘not aware’ of Trump being close to peace deal with Iran Passenger numbers at Dubai airport fall 66 per cent amid Iran war Family of four in India die mysteriously after eating watermelon North Korea updates constitution to drop references to unity with South Why a nightclub in Mexico…

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The Independent UK

North Korea revises constitution to drop references to unification with South

New text reportedly avoids strongly hostile language towards South Korea

The Times of India

North Korea revises constitution, drops references to reunification with South Korea

North Korea has revised its constitution to formally define its territory and remove all references to reunification with South Korea, Reuters reported citing a document. The move reflects leader Kim Jong Un's push to treat the two Koreas as separate states.

Euronews

North Korea drops references to unification with South from constitution, Seoul says

China has long been the country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Bangkok Post

North Korea shows off own-brand mobile phones

North Korea is welcoming foreign visitors and firms to a trade fair this week, showcasing homegrown products including the latest model of its Jindallae smartphone.

The Independent UK

Trump’s latest threat to ‘blow away’ Iran shows how few options he really has

COMMENT: Trump’s apocalyptic threats combined with his access to nuclear weapons see him vying with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un for role of global disruptor, warns world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

North Korean football club to make rare visit to South Korea

The Asian Women’s Champions League meeting will mark the first visit by North Korean athletes in nearly eight years

The Independent UK

A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea

A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play at a regional tournament in South Korea later this month

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