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North Korean artillery deployment fuels concern along South Korean border
Three self-propelled howitzers have been seen with their barrels pointed south near the Demilitarized Zone, amid escalating tensions between the two Koreas.
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China ready to work with North Korea to advance bilateral relations: Spokesman
The remarks were made in response to a media query about DPRK's top leader Kim Jong Un's visit to Dandong in northeast China's Liaoning Province.
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Kim Jong Un opens new bridge with China, vows to strengthen bilateral ties
The North Korean leader visited the Chinese border city of Dandong to inaugurate the New Yalu River Bridge, signalling closer cooperation with Beijing amid growing ties with Russia.
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Japan protests North Korea's latest ballistic missile launches, fourth in a month
Japan has lodged a strong protest after North Korea fired at least two ballistic missiles on October 12, marking Pyongyang's fourth launch in a month.
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South Korea says North Korea fires projectile amid renewed weapons tests
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired at least one projectile towards the sea, adding to a recent series of weapons demonstrations amid rising tensions.
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China-North Korea bridge opening signals push to reset ties
The New Yalu River Bridge could strengthen economic links, but sanctions are expected to limit its immediate impact on trade.
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North Korea tests hypersonic missile in drill overseen by Kim Jong Un
KCNA says the missile travelled 1,000 km over the sea as South Korea reported detecting a launch that flew more than 700 km.
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South Korea says North Korea fired projectile toward its eastern waters
The launch came amid heightened tensions after land mine blasts injured three South Korean soldiers along the inter-Korean border.
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North Korea rejects denuclearisation push
Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said Pyongyang's stance would harden as the US and its allies push for denuclearisation.
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Ukraine transfers two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskyy says
The two soldiers were captured by Ukrainian forces in January 2025 and had reportedly expressed a desire to defect to South Korea.
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North Korea reports test of new combat weapon system
State media said Kim Jong Un oversaw the test, calling it a demonstration of 'ultra-modern' defence technology.
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Three South Korean officers injured in explosion inside DMZ bordering North Korea
Three South Korean officers were injured in an unidentified explosion during an operation near the Military Demarcation Line inside the DMZ.
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North Korea launches unidentified projectile from east coast, Seoul says
North Korea launched an unidentified projectile from its east coast as Pyongyang continues weapons tests amid tensions with South Korea.
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North Korea doubles down on nuclear weapons after IAEA call
Kim Yo Jong rejects denuclearisation demands as Pyongyang says US-led military buildup justifies expanding its nuclear forces.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to deepen military ties with Russia
Kim pledged his support for Vladimir Putin as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen cooperation under a mutual defence pact.
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Russia, North Korea open first road bridge across shared border
The bridge over the Tumen River is one kilometre long and has two lanes and will allow up to 300 vehicles a day to pass through.
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