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‘Blood alliance’: why South Korea fears North’s involvement in Ukraine war
News that troops from North Korea could be joining Russians on the battlefield in Ukraine has caused deep concern in Seoul. The video is grainy but the message is clear. The clip, posted by NK ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
North Korea’s alliance with Russia proves Ukraine is not about religion
The invasion’s purpose remains a crass landgrab driven by desire to reignite Russian imperialism.Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
South and North Korea troops potentially entering Ukraine war unlikely to stoke regional conflict, analysts say
The U.S. has confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, with Ukraine President Zelenskyy pegging the North Korean troop count at 12,000.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Biden says South Korea, Japan alliance is key to countering North Korea, Russia
President Biden met with South Korea's president and Japan's new prime minister at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. He said cooperation with the allies is integral to countering North ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine draws China into a delicate balancing act
The entry of North Korean troops risks a dangerous escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It also puts Beijing in a tight spot. In October 1950, barely a year after the Chinese civil war ended, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
South Korea divided over arming Ukraine after North Korean deployment
Seoul views Pyongyang’s troops in Russia and possible technology transfers as direct security riskWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
North Korea Blasts Unbearable Sounds To South Korea
Relations between the neighbors have sunk to the lowest level in years. Now, Pyongyang is blaring eerie sounds across the border that villagers say is making their lives hell.World - The New York Times - November 17 -
The West did nothing to stop North Korea’s alliance with Russia, and there will be consequences
Over the coming weeks, members of the new Axis of Evil may have further unhappy surprises for the democratically distracted West.Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to likely fight against Ukraine, Pentagon says
Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh says North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to train and likely fight against Ukraine within “the next several weeks.”World - ABC News - October 28 -
North Korea's top diplomat holds talks in Moscow as Pyongyang sent troops to help the war on Ukraine
Russia’s top diplomat met his North Korean counterpart for talks amid reports that Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its military in the war in UkraineWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
U.S. calls on China to sway North Korea to stop efforts with Russia in Ukraine war
Three top U.S. diplomats asked the Chinese ambassador to the United States to try to convince China to use its influence over North Korea to try to stop efforts in Russia in the war against ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Ukraine war briefing: North Korea says it will back Russia until it achieves victory
Foreign ministers’ meeting in Moscow forges closer ties amid imminent deployment of thousands of North Korean troops against Ukraine. What we know on day 983. See all our coverage of the ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Ukraine war briefing: North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence pact with Russia
Agreement seals deepening security cooperation between two nations and comes weeks after Pyongyang sent troops to Russia. What we know on day 993. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
NATO and the EU press China to help stop North Korea's support for the war on Ukraine
NATO and the European Union are ramping up pressure on ChinaWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Why North Korea Is Building Drones
Analysts say the low-cost weapons are attractive to Mr. Kim, who is intent on modernizing North Korea’s military.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
South Korea and EU worry about Russia's technology transfer in return for North Korea troops
Top South Korean and European Union officials have strongly condemned North Korea’s reported troop dispatch to RussiaWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
North Korea test-launches ballistic missiles, Japan and South Korea say
North Korea on Tuesday test-launched several short-range ballistic missiles, neighboring South Korea and Japan said.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says
South Korea's spy agency says that North Korea has recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against UkraineWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Will Belarus join North Korea in fighting Russia’s war?
Russia is getting impatient and desperate, and it may use forceful tactics to have Belarus enter the invasion.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
South Korea says North Korea has test-launched a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters
South Korea says North Korea has test-launched a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern watersWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
North Korea accused of GPS jamming attacks on South Korean ships and aircraft
Seoul’s military says several vessels and dozens of civilian planes disrupted, a week after Pyongyang fired what it called its most powerful solid-fuel ICBM missile. North Korea staged GPS jamming ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
South Korea accuses North of disrupting plane, vessel GPS signals
South Korean military officials said flight GPS signals were disrupted by North Korea for the second day in a row, according to the Associated Press. Kim Jung Un, the neighboring country’s ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Russia Supplies Antiaircraft Missiles to North Korea, the South Says
Pyongyang has long coveted an advanced air-defense system to guard against missiles and war planes from the United States and South Korea.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un urges improved military capabilities for war
North Korea's Kim Jong Un urged the country’s military to improve capabilities for fighting a war, state media KCNA said after Pyongyang sent troops to Russia.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
U.S participates in drill with South Korea, Japan after North Korea missile test
On Thursday, North Korea test-fired the newly developed Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in nearly a year.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
North Korea fires a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of US election
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea as the country continues its weapons demonstrations ahead of the U.S. presidential ...World - ABC News - November 4 -
South Korea says Russia supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in return for its troops
A top South Korean official says Russia has supplied air defense missile systems to North Korea in exchange for Pyongyang sending troopsWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
North Korea's foray into Ukraine riles US, raises global risks
This week’s revelations that North Korean troops could within days join Russia’s war in Ukraine have raised the prospect of the U.S. and its allies getting more involved in the conflict. The Biden ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
North Korea, in the Spotlight Over Ukraine, Launches a Long-Range Missile
The launch, into waters west of Japan, came shortly after the United States and South Korea criticized the North for sending troops to join Russia’s war.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
North Korea Enters Ukraine Fight for First Time, Officials Say
Western and Ukrainian officials have called the appearance of North Korean forces on the battlefield a major escalation.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
North Korea Sent a Mystery Man to Lead Its Troops Fighting Ukraine
In a country that fetes its military elites like celebrities, Col. Gen. Kim Yong Bok was rarely seen in public. Until he was chosen to lead Pyongyang’s troops sent to aid Russia.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
What is South Korea's 4B movement, and why is it trending in the U.S.?
After an election seen as a referendum on women's rights, some women are swearing to abide by South Korea's 4B movement.Top stories - CBS News - November 7