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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
October 23, 2024
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
October 23, 2024
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
October 23, 2024
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
October 22, 2024
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
October 22, 2024
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
October 22, 2024
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
October 22, 2024
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
October 22, 2024
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
October 21, 2024
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
October 21, 2024
