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World will be forced into coexistence with nuclear-armed N Korea

North Korea expert Ankit Panda says that amid recent developments there’s little chance for a revival in diplomacy.

Al Jazeera

US: Russia to Buy Rockets, Artillery Shells from North Korea

The Russian Ministry of Defense is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for its ongoing fight in Ukraine, according to a newly downgraded US intelligence finding.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EXPLAINER: The Unification Church's ties to Japan's politics

The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has revealed long-suspected, little-talked-of links between him and the Unification Church

The Independent UK

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How autocrats twist history to gain power

Leaders in China, North Korea and Russia tell history selectively or rewrite parts to suit their changing political needs.

Axios

Kim vows to boost nuclear arsenal at night time military parade

Parade started at 10pm in Pyongyang after state media urged people and armed forces to pledge ‘absolute loyalty’.

Al Jazeera

N. Korea Boasts of 'Invincible Power'

North Korea's state media boasted Sunday that its armed forces had "gained invincible power" under leader Kim Jong Un as it prepares for a major army holiday that analysts say could be marked with a military parade or major weapons test. North Korea on Monday celebrates the 90th anniversary of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea boasts of 'invincible power' world cannot ignore ahead of holiday

North Korean state media on Sunday trumpeted how the country has gained an "invincible power that the world cannot ignore and no one can touch" under Kim Jong Un, an apparent reference to its nuclear weapons, as Pyongyang prepares for a military holiday.

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Beijing quiet as North Korea turns up the heat with missile tests

Beijing is North Korea’s only ally, but domestic challenges and global power politics may keep it from acting.

Al Jazeera

North and South Korean leaders in rare exchange of letters

Outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in said he will keep working towards reconciliation after retiring next month.

Al Jazeera

North Korea Tests New Weapons System to Improve 'Tactical Nukes'

Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of a new guided weapons system to improve North Korea's "tactical nukes", state media said Sunday, capping days of celebrations surrounding the birthday of the country's founding leader. The launch was the latest in an unprecedented blitz of sanctions-busting weapons-tests this year, which included…

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea says it tested new tactical guided weapon

North Korea says it has successfully test-launched a newly developed tactical guided weapon

The Independent UK

North Korea Celebrates Founder’s Birth Without Military Parade

Kim Jong Un oversaw a huge public procession to celebrate the birthday of North Korea's founding leader, state media images showed Saturday, but the anniversary passed without an anticipated show of military strength. Known as the Day of the Sun in the nuclear-armed country, the April 15 birthday of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

No military parade as North Korea celebrates founder’s birth

Tens of thousands turn out in Pyongyang’s main square to enjoy light shows and art exhibitions in honour of Kim Il Sung.

Al Jazeera

North Korea's Kim attends parade honoring grandfather

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has attended a massive civilian parade in the capital, Pyongyang, celebrating a milestone birth anniversary of his state-founding grandfather in which thousands marched in a choreographed display of loyalty to the Kim family

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Reuters

North Korea celebrates founder with dance, music but no report of military parade

North Korea celebrated the 110th anniversary of the birth of late founder Kim Il Sung on Friday with fireworks and an evening gala in Pyongyang's main square, with thousands of people in colourful traditional dress singing and dancing.

Bangkok Post

N Korea celebrates founder's birthday; US prepares for provocations

North Korea celebrated the 110th birthday of its deceased state founder, while a United States aircraft carrier group was in waters east of the peninsula with Pyongyang poised for provocations that could include its first nuclear test since 2017.

Tribune News Service

North Korea appears to hold military parade, NK News says

North Korea appears to have held a military parade to celebrate the 110th birthday of its deceased state founder Kim Il Sung, NK News said, but there were no indications whether new weaponry was displayed.

The Independent UK

North Korea marks key anniversary, but no word on army parade

North Korea is marking a key state anniversary with calls for stronger loyalty to leader Kim Jong Un

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Experts: New Sanctions Unlikely To Deter North Korea From Nuclear Path

A U.N. Security Council Resolution banned North Korea’s exports of coal, iron, and seafood, but Pyongyang often manages to evade sanctions to sell these products by illicit means.

The Independent UK

Kim gives North Korea's most famous newscaster a luxury home

Ri Chun Hi is one of North Korea's most famous voices after announcing most of the country's major events for decades on state TV broadcasts

Asharq Al-Awsat

N. Korea to Stage Major Holiday Overshadowed by Nuclear, Missile Tensions

North Korea is preparing to celebrate its most important holiday on Friday, overshadowed by international concerns that Pyongyang may stage a major weapons test. From floral baskets to ballistic missiles, here is the history of the holiday, and expectations for this week's events. * "The Day of the Sun" is…

Asharq Al-Awsat

N.Korea Celebrates 10 Years of Kim Jong Un as Top Party Leader

North Korea praised Kim Jong Un's leadership in developing nuclear weapons, touted his political achievements, and unveiled new portraits and exhibitions to celebrate his 10 years in charge of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). Kim is considered to have assumed power when he was named supreme commander of…

Reuters

N.Korea celebrates 10 years of Kim Jong Un as top party leader

Reuters

S.Korea’s president-elect vows ‘strong deterrence’ amid N.Korea nuclear test signs

South Korea's president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday strong deterrence was crucial in the face of nuclear and missile threats from North Korea amid a renewed warning by a top U.S. envoy of a potential nuclear test as early as next week.

Tribune News Service

North Korea may plan for nuclear test next week, US envoy says

North Korea might be considering conducting a nuclear test next week to coincide with national celebrations to mark the birthday of its deceased founder, the Biden administration’s point man for Pyongyang warned.

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