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North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says

North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says

Kyiv predicts first units could arrive in Russia’s Kursk as early as Wednesday, as president seeks global support

North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024
Russian government jet linked to Kremlin lands in North Korea

Russian government jet linked to Kremlin lands in North Korea

Flight is latest sign of continuing cooperation as DPRK allegedly sends troops to fight in Ukraine

Russian government jet linked to Kremlin lands in North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

North Korean leader demands quicker launch capabilities for long-range missiles targeting US at underground facility

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine

North Korean leader’s statement appears to be response to claims DPRK is sending troops to aid Russia’s invasion

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 22, 2024
Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment

Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment

Remarks by top official come amid reports that ROK is considering sending team to Ukraine to monitor DPRK soldiers

Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 22, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 22, 2024
North Korea denies it has deployed troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korea denies it has deployed troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine

DPRK representative tells UN claims are ‘groundless’ as Seoul calls deployment an ‘attack’ on UN sanctions regime

North Korea denies it has deployed troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 22, 2024
76 North Korean escapees arrive in South Korea in third quarter

76 North Korean escapees arrive in South Korea in third quarter

Numbers remain far below pre-COVID levels but include rare direct defections over inter-Korean border

76 North Korean escapees arrive in South Korea in third quarter
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 22, 2024
Seoul weighing ‘various’ responses to North Korea sending troops to Ukraine

Seoul weighing ‘various’ responses to North Korea sending troops to Ukraine

Defense ministry declines to state whether ROK will provide lethal aid to Kyiv amid questions about extent of deployment

Seoul weighing ‘various’ responses to North Korea sending troops to Ukraine
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 21, 2024
New video appears to show North Korean soldiers receiving uniforms in Russia

New video appears to show North Korean soldiers receiving uniforms in Russia

Experts say footage released by Ukraine shows soldiers speaking in northern dialect and was likely filmed in Far East

New video appears to show North Korean soldiers receiving uniforms in Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 21, 2024
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