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US Navy’s SEAL missions in N. Korea violating international law

(MENAFN) According to reports, the US Navy’s elite SEAL Team Six carried out a secret mission inside North Korea in 2019 that broke international law and resulted in civilian deaths. The operation, allegedly authorized by President Donald Trump...

China Dismisses Claims of Plotting Collusion Against U.S. with Russia, N. Korea

(MENAFN) China on Thursday stood firm in its decision to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to its World War II commemorations, despite sharp criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused the trio...

North Korean Leader Kicks Off Journey for Beijing Military Parade

(MENAFN) A special armored train carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed into China early Tuesday, marking the start of his journey to Beijing for a military parade. This visit will see Kim making his debut at a multilateral diplomatic...

N. Korea’s solider partook Ukraine’s war with orders from Kim –Putin

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Wednesday that North Korean soldiers, described as "courageous," participated in the Ukraine conflict at the direction of their leader, Kim Jong Un. Putin made the remarks during a private...

North Korean Leader Bound for China on Armored Train

(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang on Monday aboard his specially armored train, heading to China to participate in a high-profile military parade, according to a Seoul-based news agency. This marks Kim’s first appearance on...

North Korean Leader Tours New Missile Factory

(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conducted a tour of a recently launched missile production facility, aiming to evaluate the nation’s weapons manufacturing strength, according to state media on Monday. Media reported that Kim visited the...

Russia, North Korea Resume Direct Air Travel

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the restart of direct air travel between Russia and North Korea, effective this week. Addressing a plenary session at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin revealed that flights to...

North Korean Leader Set to Join Beijing WWII Parade

(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will participate in a high-profile military parade in Beijing next week, marking his first-ever appearance at a multilateral diplomatic event since assuming power in 2011. Both Beijing and Pyongyang made...

Trump Says China, Russia, N. Korea Plot Collusion Against U.S.

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused the leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea of working together to undermine the United States, as Beijing unveiled its most extensive military parade to date. Taking to his own platform on...

Trump claims China, Russia, N. Korea of plotting against US

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has accused China, Russia, and North Korea of “conspiring” against the United States. He posted the remarks on his Truth Social platform during a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday commemorating victory over...

Putin Applauds North Korean Troops for Role in Defending Russia

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked North Korean soldiers for their contributions in aiding Moscow’s forces to repel a Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk Region. This statement came during a high-level meeting with North Korean...

Putin expresses gratitude to N. Korean soldiers backing Russia’s army

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to North Korean soldiers who assisted Russian forces in defending the Kursk region against a Ukrainian offensive. He made the remarks during a meeting with North Korean leader Kim...

Putin Acknowledges North Korean Troop Involvement in Ukraine War

(MENAFN) In a significant development during his visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that North Korean soldiers had entered the ongoing Ukraine conflict at the direction of their leader, Kim Jong Un. Speaking on Wednesday...

US and EU Agree on Trade Framework Agreement – Implications for ESG/CSR Compliance

On August 21, the US and EU announced that they have agreed on a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The Framework Agreement expands upon earlier official statements on the US-EU trade deal and is intended as a first...

Lee Jae Myung Urges UN Support in Korean Peninsula Peace Effort

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has appealed to the United Nations for backing on a Korean Peninsula dialogue plan aimed at achieving North Korea’s denuclearization through negotiations, his office reported Wednesday. On Tuesday, Lee...

S. Korea wants UN support for Korean Peninsula dialogue peace initiative

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called on the United Nations to support a new initiative aimed at promoting dialogue with North Korea, with the ultimate goal of achieving denuclearization through peaceful engagement, according to...

Kim Jong Un pledges nation’s commitment to boost relations with China

(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reiterated his country’s dedication to enhancing relations with China, according to state media reports on Tuesday. In a message responding to congratulations from Chinese President Xi Jinping on North...

Kim Jong Un Reiterates Commitment to Stronger China Relations

(MENAFN) North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has restated his nation’s dedication to enhancing its partnership with China, according to a news agency on Tuesday. Kim emphasized, "It is the steadfast stand of the Workers' Party of Korea and the...

Kim Jong Un Is Open to U.S. Talks without Denuclearization Demand

(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared during a parliamentary gathering that there is no obstacle to engaging in discussions with the United States, provided Washington halts its insistence on denuclearization, a news agency reported on...

Kim Yo Jong Blasts U.S.-S. Korea Military Drills as "Reckless Show of Strength"

(MENAFN) Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, harshly criticized the upcoming joint military drills between South Korea and the United States, calling them a "reckless show of strength." Her remarks were issued...