Tag: North korea
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Kim Jong-un Honors North Korean ‘Heroes’ Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Pyongyang (FRANCE 24 / AFP): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presided over an emotional ceremony in Pyongyang where he honored troops who fought alongside Russian forces in Ukraine’s Kursk region, and paid tribute to those killed in action. State media photographs released Friday showed Kim kneeling before portraits of dead soldiers, laying medals and flowers…
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Four killed as South Korean Capital blanketed by Heavy Snowfall
SEOUL: South Korean capital, Seoul, hit by some of the heaviest snowfall in a century threatening lives and public infrastructure. On Thursday, Seoul recorded the second day of heaviest snowfall in a century resulting in cancellation of flights and ferry operations across the city including a loss of four lives, as reported by The Guardian. …
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Another Front Opens as North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles
Seoul reports that North Korea has fired cruise missiles off its east coast, further escalating regional tensions amidst a recent spate of missile tests. Last Wednesday, North Korea test-fired the Pulhwasal-3-31, a new strategic cruise missile, adding to the more than 100 missiles it has tested since the beginning of 2022. Pope Francis reiterates call…
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N. Korea to counter US with nearly 0.8 million military enlistments
PYONGYANG: North Korean state newspaper reported, on Saturday, the administration claimed nearly 800,000 of its citizens had volunteered to re-enlist or join the military in the fight against the United States. According to the Rodong Sinmun newspaper, on Friday, almost 800,000 students and workers came forward with the desire to enlist in the military to…
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Islamabad Police Accused Of Violating Vienna Convention
The North Korean embassy in Pakistan has written a letter of protest to Pakistan’s foreign ministry and Inspector General (IG) Islamabad accusing Islamabad police of violating the Vienna Convention. According to the details, the letter said that Shalimar police station entered through the back gate of the embassy on March 7, 2022, and harassed the…
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North Korea accuses the U.S of being the “root cause of the Ukraine crisis”
North Korea has accused the United States of being the “root cause of the Ukraine crisis” while defending Russia, in Pyongyang’s first official response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine
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South Korea warns against “state of crisis” if North resumes testing long-range missiles
Pyongyang conducted an unprecedented seven weapons tests in January, including its most powerful missile since 2017, when leader Kim Jong Un baited then-US president Donald Trump with a spate of provocative launches
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North Korea test-fires most powerful missile since 2017
North Korea on Sunday tested its most powerful missile since 2017, ramping up the firepower for its record-breaking seventh launch this month as Seoul warned nuclear and long-range tests could be next
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North Korea fires two more short-range ballistic missiles
North has stepped up weapons testing in what appears to be a resumption of its provocation and engagement strategy
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North Korea considers resuming nuclear and ICBM tests to boost military
North Korea indicated on Thursday that it could resume nuclear and long-range weapons tests as it prepares for a “confrontation” with Washington