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November 2, 2023

North Korea believed to be supplying Russia with missiles for Ukraine offensive, South Korea says

North Korea has likely provided several types of missiles to Russia for the war in Ukraine in the face of harsh international criticism, South Korea's military said.

November 1, 2023

North Korea shuts down multiple embassies, South Korea speculates financial issues are the reason

North Korea is reportedly shutting down diplomatic missions to a handful of countries around the world, including Uganda, Angola, Spain and Hong Kong.

October 28, 2023

North Korean foreign minister defends Russia arms sales against ‘groundless criticism’

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui dismissed criticism of her country selling weapons to the Russia military, claiming the two nations have "equal and normal relations."

October 26, 2023

North Korea accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza, labels US an 'accomplice'

A North Korean foreign ministry spokesperson told state media that the U.S. is an "accomplice" in "Israel's genocide" of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

October 24, 2023

China forcibly repatriates hundreds of escaped North Koreans, US ambassador warns

The Chinese Communist Party is apprehending and repatriating North Korean citizens escaping the nation's oppressive regime, U.S. officials claim.

October 19, 2023

South Korea examines Kim Jong Un’s lifestyle, spending habits

North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un and his family are increasing their consumption of luxury goods in North Korea following the end of the COVID-19 era.

October 13, 2023

South Korea expresses concern to China for repatriating North Korean escapees

China has forcibly returned an unspecified large number of North Korean escapees back to their homeland. South Korea said it has communicated its concerns to Beijing.

October 12, 2023

7th person charged with murdering South Korean woman whose body was found decaying in a trunk in Georgia

Another person has been charged in the killing of 33-year-old Sehee Cho whose body was found decaying in a trunk outside a popular spa in an Atlanta suburb.

October 9, 2023

Asian Games wrap up with China, host of the sporting event, leading in medal count

China, the host of the Asian Games, has finished the sports competition in Hangzhou as the leading victor. Beijing was followed by Japan and South Korea in medal counts.

October 7, 2023

North Korea-Russia border rail traffic surging with unknown cargo, satellite imagery shows

Railway traffic and cargo shipments between North Korea and Russia are surging to a five-year high, according to satellite imagery of the border area.