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Russian veto brings end to UN panel monitoring enforcement of North Korea nuclear sanctions

March 28, 2024

Russian veto brings end to UN panel monitoring enforcement of North Korea nuclear sanctions

Russia vetoed a United Nations resolution on Thursday, effectively doing away with the monitoring by the U.N. of sanctions against North Korea intended to curb the country's nuclear program.

Japan's PM requests meeting with Kim Jong Un to fix 'various bilateral problems' with North Korea

March 28, 2024

Japan's PM requests meeting with Kim Jong Un to fix 'various bilateral problems' with North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un to have the nation recognize the return of Japanese people abducted during the 1970s and 80s.

Kim Jong Un praises top tank unit, encourages war preparations amid tensions with South Korea

March 25, 2024

Kim Jong Un praises top tank unit, encourages war preparations amid tensions with South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jon Un visited his top tank group and encouraged readiness for war, continuing a trend of heightened military demonstrations and threats.

Japan's PM offered to meet with Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' North Korea says

March 25, 2024

Japan's PM offered to meet with Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' North Korea says

North Korea said that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offered to meet with Kim Jong Un, but called North Korea's preconditions for a summit "unacceptable."

North Korea tests new hypersonic missile with one US target in mind

March 20, 2024

North Korea tests new hypersonic missile with one US target in mind

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led his military on a ground jet test of the multi-stage solid-fuel engine for a new hypersonic missile that has the capability of striking a U.S. target.

Japan to face North Korea in back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers

March 19, 2024

Japan to face North Korea in back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Japan and North Korea will face off in back to back matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying. The first game will take place in Tokyo with the later being played in Pyongyang.

North Korea has supplied 7,000 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korean defense chief says

March 18, 2024

North Korea has supplied 7,000 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korean defense chief says

North Korea has allegedly shipped approximately 7,000 containers of munitions and military equipment to Russia since last year, according to South Korea's defense chief.

North Korea fires missiles in Sea of Japan days after US military drill with the South

March 18, 2024

North Korea fires missiles in Sea of Japan days after US military drill with the South

North Korea fired a missile into the Sea of Japan Monday after the U.S. engaged in what the North regards as provocative military drills with its southern neighbor.

North Korean defectors expose human rights violations to United Nations, ask for further investigation

March 15, 2024

North Korean defectors expose human rights violations to United Nations, ask for further investigation

North Korean defectors spoke at a United Nations event to expose human rights violations and to advocate for a strengthened U.N. mandate to investigate and document them.

North Korea's Kim puts West on notice by operating 'world’s most powerful' tank during live fire exercises

March 14, 2024

North Korea's Kim puts West on notice by operating 'world’s most powerful' tank during live fire exercises

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un operated a newly developed battle tank during live fire exercises on Wednesday, its government said.