insert_link World North Korea long-range ballistic missile test splashes down between Japan and Russia North Korea fired a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea and Japan said. It comes a day after Seoul reported the North was making preparations to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. today31 October, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized The Pentagon says 10 thousand North Korean soldiers are in Russia The Pentagon says some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to eastern Russia for training - triple its previous estimate. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. The number was released soon after NATO confirmed that North Korean troops had been dispatched to assist Russia. ABC news reports that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Monday that this development signifies "a significant escalation" in North Korea's participation in the […] today29 October, 2024
insert_link World NATO confirms North Korean forces in Russia’s Kursk NATO's Secretary-General has confirmed that North Korean forces are in the Russian territory of Kursk. That region is partially controlled by Ukraine signaling that they are now or soon to be in direct combat. William Denselow reports from Brussels where NATO is headquartered. today29 October, 2024
insert_link World US confirms North Korean troops now in Russia North Korean troops are now in Russia, the United States has confirmed. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters there is "evidence" of soldiers in the region. Ukraine's military intelligence earlier said troops were expected to arrive in Russia to join Moscow's fight against Ukraine's incursion. Sally Patterson reports. today24 October, 2024
insert_link World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy seeks strong reaction to North Korean involvement in war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants to see a strong reaction from countries who have acknowledged that North Korea is becoming more involved in Russia's war against Ukraine. The Biden administration is looking into reports that North Korean troops are fighting for Russia. Laura Westbrook reports. today21 October, 2024
insert_link World North Korea says U.S. helicopter sales to Seoul a ‘provocation’……… North Korea says that the United States' planned sale of military helicopters to South Korea is a provocative act. It comes as Washington and Seoul are currently holding annual military drills to improve combat readiness. East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports. today23 August, 2024
insert_link World Kim’s daughter being prepped to lead DPRK Says South Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter is being groomed to replace him, according to South Korea. Lawmakers in Seoul say Kim Ju-ae is favored by her father to become leader although they believe decision has not yet been made. Chris Gilbert reports. today31 July, 2024
insert_link World Putin says ties with North Korea at new levels following summit Russian President Vladimir Putin says ties with North Korea have risen to ‘unprecedentedly high levels’ following his one-day visit there last week. He has thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for his “heartfelt hospitality” during the Wednesday trip which resulted in a new security pact between the two countries. As our Chris Gilbert reports. today25 June, 2024
insert_link World North Korea could ratify Russia treaty this week North Korean leaders are set to hold a key party meeting this week following the signing of a security treaty with Russia. The two countries on Wednesday agreed to mutually assist each other if they are attacked. Chris Gilbert has more. today24 June, 2024
