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Kim Jong Un fires top general, orders North Korean military to ‘gird for war’
World
August 11, 2023
Kim Jong Un fires top general, orders North Korean military to ‘gird for war’
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fired his top general amid a shakeup of…
US weighs whether to designate US Army soldier in North Korea a POW
World
August 6, 2023
US weighs whether to designate US Army soldier in North Korea a POW
CNN — The Biden administration is debating whether to designate Travis King, the US Army soldier who crossed into North…
New photos show North Korea’s Kim touring arms factories, and taking aim
World
August 6, 2023
New photos show North Korea’s Kim touring arms factories, and taking aim
CNN — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tours arms factories, inspects artillery plants and even fires a gun in…
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Ukraine war as Pyongyang displays its nukes in parade
World
July 28, 2023
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Ukraine war as Pyongyang displays its nukes in parade
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea’s “firm support” for Russia’s war in Ukraine emboldens the two countries’ determination to…
North Korea, China and Russia commemorate ‘victory’ 70 years ago, while aligning on Ukraine
World
July 27, 2023
North Korea, China and Russia commemorate ‘victory’ 70 years ago, while aligning on Ukraine
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Delegations from Russia and China, North Korea’s key allies in the Korean War, gathered in…
Highest-level Chinese delegation to visit North Korea since Covid restrictions
World
July 25, 2023
Highest-level Chinese delegation to visit North Korea since Covid restrictions
Seoul, South Korea CNN — A high-level Chinese government delegation is headed to North Korea this week, believed to be…
‘Conversation has commenced’ with North Korea over US solider, United Nations Command says
World
July 24, 2023
‘Conversation has commenced’ with North Korea over US solider, United Nations Command says
Seoul, South Korea CNN — A “conversation has commenced” with North Korea over US Army Pvt. Travis King, who crossed…
Nuclear radiation renews Japanese-Chinese conflict
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July 24, 2023
Nuclear radiation renews Japanese-Chinese conflict
The Japanese government’s announcement of disposing the Fukushima nuclear plant’s water by dumping it into the Pacific Ocean has sparked…
US national believed to be detained by North Korea after crossing border, UN agency says
World
July 18, 2023
US national believed to be detained by North Korea after crossing border, UN agency says
Seoul, South Korea CNN — A US national is believed to be in North Korean custody after crossing the border…
North Korea says it tested an advanced solid-fueled ballistic missile. Here’s why adversaries are alarmed
World
July 13, 2023
North Korea says it tested an advanced solid-fueled ballistic missile. Here’s why adversaries are alarmed
CNN — North Korea fired what it said was a solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, just days after Pyongyang…