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North Korea denies its weapons used by Hamas against Israel

SEOUL: North Korea denied on Friday its weapons were used by Hamas in the attack against Israel, saying the claim...

Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:47am

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US says North Korea release of soldier a 'one-off' and not 'breakthrough' in ties

WASHINGTON: The United States said Wednesday that it did not see any diplomatic breakthrough with North Korea over...

Published 27 Sep, 2023 11:32pm

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China says no notice from North Korea on border reopening

BEIJING: China on Tuesday said it had not received official notice from Pyongyang that North Korea was opening its...

Published 26 Sep, 2023 01:33pm

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Kim Jong Un tells Xi Jinping in letter he hopes to promote cooperation

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to promote cooperative relations with China in a letter to ...

Published 24 Sep, 2023 03:37am

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South Korea's Yoon tells UN that Russia helping North Korea would be 'direct provocation'

UNITED NATIONS: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday that if Russia helped North Korea enhance its...

Published 21 Sep, 2023 12:25am

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Japan PM says open to meeting North Korean leader

UNITED NATIONS: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday he was willing to meet North Korean leader Kim...

Published 20 Sep, 2023 12:32pm

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North Korea’s Kim returns to Pyongyang after ‘immortal’ Russia trip

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has returned to the capital city of Pyongyang, state media said Wednesday,...

Published 20 Sep, 2023 12:26pm

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North Korean leader ends Russia trip with ‘heartfelt thanks’ to Putin

SEOUL: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un expressed his “heartfelt thanks” to President Vladimir Putin, state media said...

Published 18 Sep, 2023 11:40am

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N Korea’s Kim Jong Un wraps up Russia trip

MOSCOW: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Russia on Sunday, ending a visit affirming close ties with Vladimir...

Published 18 Sep, 2023 07:19am

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North Korea athletes travel to Asian Games: state media

SEOUL: North Korean athletes have travelled to China for the Asian Games, state media said, signalling an end to the...

Published 18 Sep, 2023 06:32am

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North Korea's Kim, Russia talk up military ties in new 'heyday': KCNA

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia’s defence minister discussed practical issues to boost military...

Updated 17 Sep, 2023 12:20pm

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North Korea’s Kim looks at nuclear capable bombers and hypersonic missiles in Russia

VLADIVOSTOK: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers and hypersonic...

Published 16 Sep, 2023 10:21am

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Putin ‘gratefully accepted’ Kim’s invitation to visit North Korea

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has “gratefully accepted” North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s invitation to...

Published 14 Sep, 2023 05:39pm

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Japan warns against ‘violations’ of UN ban on arms deals with North Korea

TOKYO: Japan warned Thursday against violating UN resolutions on arms deals with North Korea, after Russian...

Published 14 Sep, 2023 11:26am

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Kim invites Putin to North Korea

MOSCOW: Kim Jong Un invited Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin to visit North Korea during a rare summit, stoking US...

Published 14 Sep, 2023 10:26am

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Russia amid US warnings not to sell arms

SEOUL/WASHINGTON: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia, Japanese media reported on Tuesday, for...

Published 12 Sep, 2023 10:04am

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US, ahead of Putin and Kim meeting, says it will not hesitate to impose new sanctions

WASHINGTON: The transfer of arms from North Korea to Russia would be in violation of multiple United Nations ...

Published 11 Sep, 2023 10:57pm

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In Russia’s Pacific port, residents await North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

VLADIVOSTOK: In Russia’s Pacific port, residents said the stars may have aligned for a visit by North Korean leader...

Published 11 Sep, 2023 02:47pm

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Putin calls for closer ties with North Korea ‘on all fronts’: Kremlin

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday on the 75...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 02:32pm

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North Korea marks founding day with parade, diplomatic exchanges

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the country’s founding anniversary with a parade of paramilitary...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 10:41am

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North Korea announces new 'tactical nuclear attack submarine'

SEOUL: North Korea on Friday announced it had built a "tactical nuclear attack submarine" as part of its effort to...

Published 08 Sep, 2023 04:27am

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South Korea’s Yoon urges China to do more to address North Korea threat

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol asked Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday if Beijing could do more as a...

Published 07 Sep, 2023 07:24pm

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Chinese delegation led by vice premier to visit North Korea, state media says

SEOUL: A Chinese Communist Party and government delegation headed by Vice Premier Liu Guozhong will visit North ...

Published 07 Sep, 2023 04:43am

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Why North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may soon meet with President Vladimir Putin and discuss potential arms deals,...

Published 05 Sep, 2023 11:13am

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Russia proposes joint navy exercise with North Korea, China

SEOUL: Russia’s defence minister has proposed to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that their countries hold a naval...

Published 04 Sep, 2023 03:39pm

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North Korea stages 'tactical nuclear attack' drill

SEOUL: North Korea conducted a simulated "tactical nuclear attack" drill on Saturday that included two long-range...

Updated 03 Sep, 2023 11:15am

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North Korea fires several cruise missiles towards sea, says South Korean military

SEOUL: North Korea fired several cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea in the early hours of Saturday, according to...

Published 02 Sep, 2023 12:03pm

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North Korea stages nuclear strike drill to protest allied exercises

SEOUL: North Korea conducted a simulated “scorched-earth” nuclear strike on targets across South Korea, state media...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:23am

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Russia arms talks with North Korea 'actively advancing': White House

WASHINGTON: Russia is in secret, active talks with North Korea to acquire a range of munitions and supplies for...

Published 30 Aug, 2023 10:52pm

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North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles

SEOUL: North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea late Wednesday, the South Korean military...

Published 30 Aug, 2023 10:44pm