North Korea, Kim Jong-un

Kim's Closeness With Putin Tests North Korea's Alliance With China
Beijing has yet to announce the closing ceremony for its "Year of Friendship" with Pyongyang, a possible signal of disapproval.
Sending Troops to Help Russia Was North Korea’s Idea, U.S. Officials Say
North Korean troops have now entered Russia’s war with Ukraine in a major way, and some have been killed, Western officials say.
North Korea’s Kim vows the toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office
During a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party, Kim called the U.S. “the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy.”
North Korea's Kim vows to further solidify Russia ties in letter to Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to solidify the country's comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in his letter to President Vladimir Putin on Monday, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday.
North Korea To Deploy More Troops to Russia After Over '1,000' Killed: Seoul
South Korea's military has said that North Korea is preparing to continue aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine, despite casualties.
North Korea's Kim Hails 'Dearest Friend' Putin In New Year Message
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed Vladimir Putin as his "dearest friend" in a New Year's letter to the Russian leader praising close bilateral ties, state media said on Tuesday.
Kim Jong Un vows closer Russia ties amid rising global tensions
Kim Jong Un announced plans to strengthen cooperation with Russia as part of a strategic partnership. The message addressed to Vladimir Putin highlights the importance of bilateral relations. The leader of North Korea,
Kim Jong Un vows to deepen Russia ties amid military pact
Kim Jong Un announced plans to enhance cooperation with Russia within the framework of a strategic partnership. The message addressed to Vladimir Putin emphasizes the significance of bilateral relations.
Kim Jong-un Wishes ‘Friend and Comrade’ Putin a ‘Year of Victory’
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a New Year’s message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him his "closest friend and comrade." According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim expressed hope that 2025 would mark "a year of victory in the war of the 21st century.

Russia, Ukraine

North Korea Quietly Honors War Dead As Casualties in Russia Climb
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently said there have been over 3,000 North Korean casualties in Kursk. South Korea reported over 1,000 casualties last week. Newsweek has not verified either ...
North Korea Is Experiencing Mass Casualties in Russia, White House Says
The North Korean losses amount to almost 10 percent of the country’s deployment to Russia, the Biden administration said.
White House: Russia, North Korea treating troops as ‘expendable’ in conflict with Ukraine
White House National Security communications adviser John Kirby said Russia was treating North Korean troops as “expendable” ...
Did North Korea volunteer its troops to Russia in Ukraine war out of ‘desperation’?
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, leaving many in the country in the dark over the holiday. Retired ...
North Korea's Kim Jong Un attends New Year's celebrations, receives card from China's Xi, KCNA says
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Ju Ae attended New Year's celebrations including fireworks ...
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North Korea may dispatch more troops to Russia despite casualties, South Korea’s National Intelligence told lawmakers during a briefing Thursday. Ukraine's intelligence services released new ...
Opinion - Trump has a once-in a-century opportunity for change
Donald Trump will either grasp the opportunity history has thrust upon him to change the world for the better, or he will let ...
Power returns to 85% of Puerto Rico as New Year's Eve outage probe continues
Power was returned to more than three-quarters of Puerto Rico residents on Wednesday morning after a devastating blackout ...