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Everything we know about North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Kyiv claims to have captured two North Korean soldiers during fighting in Russia’s Kursk region

The Independent UK

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Before Trump's Return

The launch came as Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya visited South Korea for a series of meetings with top officials, with the Asian neighbours seeking to boost bilateral ties before Trump returns to office next week.

Latin Times

North Korea fires multiple missiles as Japanese foreign minister visits Seoul

Takeshi Iwaya in South Korea for talks on trilateral cooperation with US

The Independent UK

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North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.

International Business Times

North Korea Test-Fires Missiles Amid Trump's White House Return

North Korea test-fires missiles, escalating tensions with the U.S. and allies. Kim Jong Un aims to expand nuclear arsenal, posing challenges for diplomacy.

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North Korea launches multiple, short-range ballistic missiles

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles travelled up to 250km (155 miles) before landing in the sea.

Al Jazeera

At least 300 North Korea soldiers killed fighting with Putin’s forces in Ukraine, South Korea says

The last written notes of a North Korean soldier suggests the troops are being used as bait by Russian forces

The Independent UK

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Seoul Says 300 North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting Ukraine

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.

International Business Times

Zelensky ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian prisoners of war

Kyiv claims to have captured two North Koreans fighting in Russia’s Kursk region

The Independent UK

Seoul's spy agency says North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven't shown desire to defect

South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers that two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region haven’t expressed a desire to seek asylum in South Korea

The Independent UK

Seoul Confirms Ukraine Captured Two North Korean Soldiers

South Korea's National Intelligence Service on Sunday backed up Ukraine's account of having captured two wounded North Korean soldiers this week in Russia, after Kyiv said they were being questioned.

International Business Times

North Korea benefiting from troops fighting alongside Russia, US issues grave warning

Pyongyang’s military ties with Russia ‘rendering it more capable of waging war against its neighbours’

The Independent UK

As battles against Russia intensify, Ukraine’s manpower struggles worsen

Ukrainian soldiers say Russia is waging fierce battles in the east while they attempt a renewed offensive in Kursk.

Al Jazeera

Watch: North Korea launches new hypersonic missile as Kim Jong Un vows to further expand nuclear weapons

Footage of North Korea’s latest missile test has been shown by state media as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to expand his collection of nuclear-capable weapons.

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Al Jazeera

North Korea says test of new hypersonic missile successful

New intermediate-range hypersonic missile made with lighter materials making it more lethal, Pyongyang says.

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘cannot be ignored’ after success of new hypersonic missile

Pyongyang claims new missile system uses advanced carbon fibre technology

Top News

North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missile, Kim Vows Nuclear Expansion

North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test raises concerns amidst skepticism and geopolitical challenges.

International Business Times

North Korea's Kim Says New Missile Will Deter 'Rivals'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a new hypersonic missile system tested this week would help deter the country's Pacific rivals, state media reported Tuesday, as Washington's top diplomat visited the region.

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The Independent UK

North Korea says latest weapons test was new hypersonic intermediate-range missile

North Korea has been testing various hypersonic weapons designed to fly at more than five times the speed of sound

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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Amidst Political Turmoil

Recent North Korea missile launch raises tensions in the region. Political unrest in South Korea. Concerns over North Korea's alignment with Russia and pot...

The Independent UK

North Korea fires ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul

Missile flew 1,100km before splashing down in Sea of Japan

International Business Times

Kim Jong Un's Sister Seen With Children In State Media Images

South Korea's spy agency said Friday it was analysing rare state media footage showing the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with two children -- saying they could be hers.

Al Jazeera

North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting

North Korean leader expresses hope that Moscow will defeat ‘neo-Nazism and achieve a great victory’ in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

South Korean families pray for relatives who vanished into North Korean prisons a decade ago

It's been 10-11 years since six South Koreans have been detained in North Korea, but there are still no words on whether they are still alive

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Kim Jong Un Vows Toughest Anti-U.S. Policy

Kim Jong Un declares tough anti-U.S. policy ahead of potential Trump return, intensifying weapons testing and deepening military cooperation with Russia.

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