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North Korea cancels World Cup qualifier against Japan

Last-minute decision on Tuesday’s match leaves football bodies searching for alternative venue

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024

N. Korea V Japan World Cup Qualifier Off Over 'Unforeseen Circumstances'

North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing it would be moved to a neutral venue.

International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024

North Korea V Japan World Cup Qualifier To Take Place At Neutral Venue

North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.

International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024

N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missile As Blinken Visits Seoul

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday, Seoul's military said, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea to meet top officials and attend a democracy summit.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2024

North Korean Leader Kim Oversees Paratroop Drills

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw paratroop drills aimed at showing his soldiers' ability to occupy an "enemy region at a stroke", state media said Saturday, days after the most recent annual US-South Korean military exercise.

International Business Times · Mar 16, 2024

N. Korea's Kim Handles Gun As He Inspects Training Base

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brandished a gun while inspecting a major operational training base, urging his military to intensify "actual war drills", state media reported Thursday.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024

The quick transformation of Russia-North Korea ties

For North Korea, grappling with economic challenges and international sanctions, Russia has emerged as a potential saviour for development

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

S. Korean President Urges Unification Efforts After Pyongyang Threats

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called Friday for the international community to back "unification efforts" after Pyongyang earlier this year declared Seoul its "principal enemy".

International Business Times · Mar 1, 2024

North Korea sent Russia millions of munitions in exchange for food: Seoul

South Korea says North Korea has sent Russia 6,700 containers carrying millions of munitions since September.

Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2024

Putin Gifts Luxury Car To North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un

Moscow and Pyongyang have become closer since the start of the Russian war in Ukraine.

International Business Times UK · Feb 21, 2024