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Shockingly, Kim Jong Un calls South Korea by its official name

Shockingly, Kim Jong Un calls South Korea by its official name

North Koreans say Kim's use of 'Republic of Korea' is a display of respect, but experts see it as mockery.

South Korea, Indonesia up cooperation to cut supply chain risks, reliance on China

South Korea, Indonesia up cooperation to cut supply chain risks, reliance on China

They commit to build secure ecosystem for hi-tech materials, backing U.S. drive to restructure global supply chain.

North Korea warns of underwater nuke attack as new submarine unveiled

North Korea warns of underwater nuke attack as new submarine unveiled

Kim finds it ‘exhilarating’ the new vessel will pose a challenge to the enemy’s invasion fleet: state media.

South Korea, China grapple with different priorities amid regional tensions

South Korea, China grapple with different priorities amid regional tensions

Seoul seeks cooperation in regional security; Beijing wants to focus on economic ties.

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia to meet Putin amid economy, security concerns

The two leaders are set to have ‘negotiations,’ says the Kremlin spokesman.

Chinese delegation led by lower rank official to visit Pyongyang, state media says

Chinese delegation led by lower rank official to visit Pyongyang, state media says

Sending non-Politburo-Standing Committee member in contrast to five years ago may reveal Beijing’s complex position

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during their meeting in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2019.

Kim-Putin’s Vladivostok bromance may risk global security, from Europe to Asia

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The potential summit puts the two’s longtime ally, Beijing, in a precarious position.

A parade commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is held in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 9, 2023.

North Korea holds its third military parade of the year to shore up internal unity

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Display of military might on its 75th year of founding comes as it grapples with economic slump, regional tensions.

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Singing and dancing about the homeland they fled

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No parity for puffers

No parity for puffers

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North Korean women find their place in the "Atlas of Beauty"

South Korea names former North Korean diplomat as aide to unification minister

South Korea names former North Korean diplomat as aide to unification minister

Appointment reflects Seoul's renewed hardline policy towards the North amid rising tensions.

Cattle are seen at the Ungok Area General Stock Farm in North Korea, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Aug. 2018.

North Korea publicly executes 9 people for running beef smuggling ring

Authorities forced 25,000 residents to gather at the airport to watch them being shot by firing squad.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un shake hands prior to their talks in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2019.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un set to meet Putin this month, officials say

Officers and sailors of China's People's Liberation Army Navy hold a welcome ceremony as a Russian naval ship arrives in port in Zhanjiang in southern China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 12, 2016.

Russia proposes joint naval drill with China, North Korea

South Korea’s president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a news conference in Seoul, South Korea, March 10, 2022.

South Korea warns the North to stop nukes program or risk regime instability

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'Nothing else matters. Only us.'

'Nothing else matters. Only us.'

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Military hardware paraded on North Korea anniversary