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Wed, October 4, 2023 | 18:06

N. Korean envoy vows stronger 'self-defense' capabilities, mentions 'imminent danger' of nuclear war

N. Korean envoy vows stronger 'self-defense' capabilities, mentions 'imminent danger' of nuclear war

North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations said Tuesday his country is "urgently" required to bolster its self-defense capabilities, claiming the Korean Peninsula faces the "immediate danger of nuclear war breakout."

2023-09-27 09:33

S. Korean ambassador says stronger Russia-N. Korea cooperation 'most concerning'

N. Korea's criticism of Yoon reflects sense of isolation, crisis: unification ministry

N. Korea's criticism of Yoon reflects sense of isolation, crisis: unification ministry

North Korea's latest rebukes against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol showed how the secretive regime feels isolated and a sense of crisis amid the international community's united front against Pyongyang, the unification ...

2023-09-26 15:32

N. Korea scheduled to hold key parliamentary meeting following Kim-Putin summit

N. Korea scheduled to hold key parliamentary meeting following Kim-Putin summit

North Korea is scheduled to convene a key parliamentary meeting Tuesday amid keen attention over whether its leader Kim Jong-un will attend it to deliver any message related to his latest summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

2023-09-26 11:51

US renews commitment to diplomacy with N. Korea after regime reopens borders for foreigners

US renews commitment to diplomacy with N. Korea after regime reopens borders for foreigners

The U.S. Department of State reiterated its commitment to diplomacy with North Korea on Monday, after the reclusive regime reportedly reopened its borders for foreigners' entry this week for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

2023-09-26 09:59

Blinken says N. Korea-Russia military cooperation threatens global peace

Blinken says N. Korea-Russia military cooperation threatens global peace

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday military cooperation between North Korea and Russia undermines global peace, highlighting America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea.

2023-09-26 09:52

[EXCLUSIVE] Lawmakers to submit resolution urging China to free N. Korean escapees

EXCLUSIVELawmakers to submit resolution urging China to free N. Korean escapees

A group of South Korean lawmakers will propose a resolution urging the Chinese government to follow the principle of non-refoulement in handling North Korean escapees, while seeking support from top U.N. leaders to pressure Beijing to abide by international laws.

2023-09-25 16:34

NK slams Yoon's warning against Pyongyang-Moscow military cooperation as 'hysterical remarks'

NK slams Yoon's warning against Pyongyang-Moscow military cooperation as 'hysterical remarks'

North Korea on Monday lambasted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for making "hysterical" remarks after he warned against possible military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow last week.

2023-09-25 09:21

Russian FM to visit Pyongyang next month as follow-up to Kim-Putin summit

Russian FM to visit Pyongyang next month as follow-up to Kim-Putin summit

Russia's top diplomat said Saturday he will visit North Korea next month as part of follow-up measures to the rare summit between their leaders earlier this month.

2023-09-24 11:15

PM willing to meet NK delegation during Asian Games in event of encounter: senior official

PM willing to meet NK delegation during Asian Games in event of encounter: senior official

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is willing to meet the North Korean delegation visiting the Chinese city of Hangzhou for the Asian Games in the event of an encounter, a senior government official said Saturday.

2023-09-23 21:24

Hangzhou Asian Games open after COVID-enforced delay

Exhibition for soldiers highlights North Korea's human rights abuses

Exhibition for soldiers highlights North Korea's human rights abuses

A special exhibition highlighting the human rights violations in North Korea is being held for service members, the Ministry of Unification said, Friday.

2023-09-23 09:54

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