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N. Korean’s Leader Mourns Soldiers Killed in Russia-Ukraine War
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been observed mourning his soldiers believed to have died while fighting in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to images broadcast on Tuesday by state-run media. The footage, aired by media,...
Putin expresses appreciation to Kim Jong Un for backing Moscow
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his appreciation to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for backing Moscow in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, according to reports. During a phone conversation on Tuesday, Putin commended Kim for...
North Korean Military Delegation Embark on Russia Trip
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-level delegation from North Korea’s premier military institution has embarked on a trip to Russia, signaling a further deepening of defense cooperation between the two nations, according to state media on Tuesday. The group, led by...
North Korean Military Delegation Heads to Russia
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A group from North Korea’s top military academy has departed for Russia as defense ties between the two nations deepen, according to reports from state media on Tuesday. The delegation, led by Kim Kum-chol, the president of Kim Il Sung...
Russian Foreign Minister Set to Visit North Korea
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to arrive in North Korea on Friday for a three-day visit, according to ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow on Wednesday, Zakharova stated that Lavrov's...
Kim Jong Un Confirms Support for Russia
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conveyed his "full support" for Russia in advance of the meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, scheduled to take place later this week in Alaska, as reported by state-run...
S. Korea Returns Six North Korean Fishermen After Rescue
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea on Wednesday returned six North Korean fishermen who had been rescued after inadvertently crossing into southern waters near the disputed maritime boundary, according to a local news agency. The fishermen, traveling in a...
Putin expresses gratitude for Kim Jong-un for backing in Ukraine war
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for backing Moscow in the Ukraine war, according to the Kremlin. During a phone call on Tuesday, Putin commended Pyongyang for its role in...
N-Korea inaugurates ‘world-class’ coastal resort
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has inaugurated a large-scale coastal resort on its eastern shore, with leader Kim Jong-un praising it as a model for future tourist developments across the country. According to the state-run KCNA news agency, the newly...
North Korea, Russia Forge Stronger Cultural Collaboration
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea and Russia have agreed to bolster their collaboration in the cultural and artistic realms, according to state media reports on Monday. The accord was reached during a meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian...
North Korea, Russia Strengthen Cultural Ties
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea and Russia have engaged in discussions to expand their joint efforts in cultural and artistic fields, according to a report by a news agency on Monday. This mutual understanding emerged following a meeting between North Korean...
N. Korea Launches Sprawling Kalma Beach Resort
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has launched a sprawling beach resort along the eastern coastline in Kalma, with leader Kim Jong Un praising the development as one of this year’s "greatest" achievements, according to state media reports on Thursday. On...
S. Korea’s President Seeks Pope Leo Visit to N. Korea for Peace
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed hopes that Pope Leo XIV would make an unprecedented visit to North Korea, framing it as a powerful symbol for peace across the Korean Peninsula, according to media. The appeal came...
N. Korea Vows Retaliation on U.S. Marking Korean War 75th
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has declared it will exact retaliation against the United States as it observes the 75th anniversary of the Korean War’s eruption, according to media on Wednesday. The day before, rallies took place in Pyongyang featuring...
Vatican Cardinal Suggests Pope Leo Help Bridge U.S.-N. Korea Divide
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) In a bold statement on Thursday, Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik, the first Korean prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy, emphasized the potential role Pope Leo XIV could play in improving relations between the United States...
Pope Leo Has Potential Role in US, North Korea Relations
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik, the first Korean prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy at the Vatican, expressed on Thursday his belief that Pope Leo XIV could contribute significantly to improving relations between the United States...
North Korea Denounces U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Facilities
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea sharply criticized the recent US airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, condemning them as a severe breach of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial rights, according to media on Monday. Media, citing the North Korean...
S. Korea’s President Pushes for U.S. Trade Deal, North Korea Talks
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced Thursday his commitment to negotiating a "mutually beneficial" trade agreement with the United States and pursuing talks with North Korea aimed at establishing "peace and coexistence" on the...
Lee Jae-myung Advocates Dialogue with North Korea
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced on Thursday his commitment to pursuing a "mutually beneficial" trade agreement with the United States, as well as initiating dialogue with North Korea to foster "peace and coexistence" across...
Justice Department Announces Coordinated, Nationwide Actions to Combat North Korean Remote Information Technology Workers’ Illicit Revenue Generation Schemes
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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June 30, 2025
The Justice Department announced today coordinated actions against the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) government’s schemes to fund its regime through remote information technology (IT) work for U.S. companies. These actions...