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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 11:42

N. Korea's top diplomat sends condolence message to quake-hit Turkey

N. Korea's top diplomat sends condolence message to quake-hit Turkey

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has sent a letter of condolence to her Turkish counterpart over a devastating earthquake that struck the nation, Pyongyang's state media reported Thursday.

2023-02-09 10:45

Turkey, Syria quake toll tops 17,500, cold compounds misery

N. Korea holds military parade in Pyongyang to mark armed forces' founding anniv.: source

N. Korea holds military parade in Pyongyang to mark armed forces' founding anniv.: source

North Korea held a military parade in Pyongyang Wednesday to mark the 75th founding anniversary of its armed forces, an informed source said, in what was seen as a highly choreographed event to flaunt its military might and foster national unity.It took place at Kim Il Sung Square following a pre-parade event that started at 8:30 p.m., the source said, as the country celebrat...

2023-02-08 22:31

Daughter-centered photos, title of honor reinforce speculation over North Korea succession

Daughter-centered photos, title of honor reinforce speculation over North Korea succession

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's daughter made a public appearance again, Tuesday, this time with top military brass posing respectfully behind her at a banquet held the day before the 75th anniversary of the founding of its armed forces.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-02-08 16:53

President blames predecessor for downsizing security meeting for 'fake peace'

President blames predecessor for downsizing security meeting for 'fake peace'

President Yoon Suk Yeol criticized the previous Moon Jae-in administration for relying on a “fake peace” with North Korea and weakening the country's preparedness to defend itself against various threats from the North.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-02-08 16:34

N. Korean leader visits barracks with his daughter to mark army founding anniv.

N. Korean leader visits barracks with his daughter to mark army founding anniv.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the barracks of the country's military officers together with his daughter to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the armed forces, according to state media Wednesday.

2023-02-08 10:16

US to continue efforts to free S. Koreans detained by N. Korea: Washington official

US to continue efforts to free S. Koreans detained by N. Korea: Washington official

The United States will continue efforts to seek the release of South Koreans detained in North Korea, a state department official said Tuesday.

2023-02-07 18:01

South Korea steps up efforts to resolve issue of aging separated families

South Korea steps up efforts to resolve issue of aging separated families

Over the past 12 years, more than 24,000 South Koreans have created video letters for their family members who might still be alive in North Korea, hoping that the messages would reach them one day.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-02-07 16:31

US closely watching N. Korea for upcoming military parade: State Dept.

US closely watching N. Korea for upcoming military parade: State Dept.

The United States is closely watching North Korea and its widely anticipated military parade, a state department spokesperson said Monday, while also highlighting U.S. commitment to the security of South Korea.

2023-02-07 10:00

N. Korea calls for 'perfecting' war readiness posture in meeting chaired by leader Kim

N. Korea calls for 'perfecting' war readiness posture in meeting chaired by leader Kim

North Korea has convened a meeting of the ruling party's central military commission to discuss ways to expand operational combat drills and "more strictly perfect" its readiness posture for war, according to its state media Tuesday.

2023-02-07 08:57

S. Korea closely watching N. Korea's 'increased' activities to prepare for military parade: Seoul official

S. Korea closely watching N. Korea's 'increased' activities to prepare for military parade: Seoul official

South Korea's military is closely monitoring "increased activities" by North Korea in apparent preparations for a military parade, a Seoul official said Monday amid speculation that the reclusive regime may stage a nighttime parade in Pyongyang later this week.

2023-02-06 15:42

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