North Korean defectors offer a glimpse inside Kim Jong Un's army as its casualties mount
Multiple defectors from North Korea spoke to NBC News about the mindset of soldiers sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
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Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Friends reunited? Trump faces a very different Kim Jong Un this time
Trump said last week that he'll 'reach out' again - but the North Korean leader’s situation has changedBBC News - 23h -
Trump Says He Will Reach Out to North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un
North Korea’s leader has grown more assertive since their last efforts at diplomacy ended in failure — and now has Russia at his side.The New York Times - 4d -
Former North Korean soldiers offer glimpse of life in Kim Jong Un's army
South Korea's military suspects North Korea is preparing to send more troops to Russia to fight Ukrainian forces, following reports of heavy casualties among North Korean soldiers due to a lack of ...NBC News - 4d -
Russia and Ukraine Battle Inside Kursk, With Waves of Tanks, Drones and North Koreans
Ukrainian soldiers are describing fierce clashes as Russian forces try to retake territory in the Kursk region that could be key in eventual cease-fire talks.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
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Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
One of the soldiers thought he was going to Russia for "training", Kyiv's security service said.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Cocksure Kim Jong-un is raising the nuclear stakes. Is it time for South Korea to follow suit? | Simon Tisdall
Under Donald Trump, the US may become an unreliable ally. The case is getting stronger for Seoul to build its own deterrent. So-called frozen conflicts can suddenly turn hot without warning. Look ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Rare footage shows Kim Jong Un's sister with children
Kim Yo Jong was spotted with two youngsters -- a boy and a girl -- while attending North Korea's New Year art performance.CBS News - Jan. 3
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