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North Korean prisoner in Ukraine seeks defection to South Korea

A second North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine has expressed his intention to defect to South Korea, according to an organization that assists North Korean escapees. The South Korean Constitution grants citizenship to all Koreans, including those from the North — a principle that Seoul says......

South Korea’s President urges Xi Jinping to help restart dialogue with Pyongyang

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to assist in reviving dialogue with North Korea, during their first bilateral meeting held in Gyeongju, South Korea. “I hope South Korea and China will strengthen their strategic communication......

Putin to meet North Korean foreign minister in Moscow on Monday

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow on Monday, as part of her official visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries, the Kremlin announced. Earlier in the day, Choe met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei......

North Korean soldier defects to South across demilitarized zone

A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea on Sunday by crossing the heavily mined demilitarized zone (DMZ), according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). “Our forces have detained a North Korean soldier who crossed the military demarcation line on Sunday,” the JCS said......

Kim Jong Un inspects new 5,000-ton warship equipped with nuclear missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a new 5,000-ton warship named Choe Hyon, the country’s first destroyer reportedly armed with nuclear missiles, state media announced on Sunday. The vessel, unveiled in April, is described by Pyongyang as a symbol of its growing naval......

South Korea says Pyongyang may hold up to two tonnes of highly enriched uranium

South Korea’s Unification Minister, Chung Dong-young, said Thursday that North Korea may possess up to two tonnes (about 2,000 kilograms) of highly enriched uranium, according to estimates cited by experts. He announced this assessment during a press conference and warned that the material —......

Secret remittance networks keep North Korean families alive

North Korean defectors in South Korea have long relied on clandestine networks to send money back home, helping their families survive in one of the world’s most isolated nations. For many, these remittances provide essential food and basic security, but recent crackdowns and legal restrictions......

Putin thanks Kim for North Korean military support in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Wednesday with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing, where both leaders attended the ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan and the end of World War II. During the meeting, the Kremlin reported that Putin expressed his gratitude......

Kim Jong Un joins Xi and Putin in Beijing parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is traveling to Beijing aboard his armored train to attend a massive military parade on Wednesday, where he is expected to appear alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in what observers describe as a historic moment. Kim departed......