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North Korea could launch spy satellite as early as this week

Pyongyang says it will attempt its latest satellite launch before December 2 as Japan and South Korea on standby.

Al Jazeera

North Korea tests ‘new type, high thrust’ solid-fuel engines for IRBMs

The latest test in contravention of UN sanctions is part of Pyongyang’s ongoing effort to modernise its weaponry.

Al Jazeera

China and Russia accused of helping boost North Korea military amid fears of ‘Hamas-style’ attack

US accuses North Korea of supplying military equipment to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine

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South Korea and members of the US-led UN command warn North Korea over its nuclear threat

Defense officials from South Korea, the United States and other nations have warned North Korea over its nuclear ambitions and threats, vowing an unspecified collective response to any war-like aggression by the North toward its rival

The Independent UK

Kim Jong-un closes slate of North Korea’s embassies as sanctions bite

Regime can no longer afford all its diplomatic missions, including some to longtime allies such as Angola where it has maintained ties since 1975

The Guardian - AU

Kim Jong Un sees bigger cash-cow in Russia arms than embassies

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is launching his biggest scaling back of country’s embassies, likely betting he can earn a larger payout in arms deals with the Kremlin than through missions suspected of sending him a cut of their alleged crimes.

The Times of India

North Korean art sells in China despite UN sanctions over nuclear program

A Beijing-based art dealer touts itself as China's premier seller of North Korean art, despite stiff U.N. sanctions prohibiting the sale of such goods, The gallery’s existence and conspicuous sales tactics, highlight China’s lax enforcement of U.N. sanctions targeting North Korea to stymie Pyongyang’s nuclear program

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China supported sanctions on North Korea's nuclear program. It's also behind their failure

International authorities say there is growing evidence that shows Beijing is helping cash-strapped North Korea evade a range of international sanctions designed to hamper Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program

The Independent UK

North Korea sends Russia artillery rounds for satellite advice: S Korea

Pyongyang and Moscow have an ‘arms-for-liftoff deal’, claims South Korea’s spy agency.

Al Jazeera

A Japan court says North Korea is responsible for the abuses of people lured there by false promises

A Japanese high court on Monday said the North Korean government was responsible for the human rights abuses of plaintiffs who said they were lured to the North by Pyongyang’s false promise of living in the “paradise on Earth."

The Independent UK

Evidence mounts of North Korean arms to Russia in threat for Ukraine

Despite questions over quality, scale of munition shipments indicates Moscow plans to continue conflict for long time

The Guardian - UK

US, South Korea and Japan ‘confirm’ North Korean arms shipments to Russia

US and its Asian allies condemn supply of military equipment, saying these would increase human toll of Moscow’s war against Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia’s foreign minister hails ‘new level’ of ties during North Korea trip

Sergei Lavrov praises Kim Jong-un for ‘unambiguous support’ for Ukraine war on visit that could pave way for summit with Vladimir Putin

The Guardian - AU

Russia’s Lavrov thanks Kim Jong-un for supporting Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

Lavrov’s visit to Pyongyang is in backdrop of Russia’s threat to US for sending long-range missiles to Ukraine

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Evidence shows Hamas militants likely used some North Korean weapons in attack on Israel

Hamas fighters likely fired North Korean weapons during their Oct. 7 assault on Israel, a militant video and weapons seized by Israel show, despite Pyongyang’s denials that it sells arms to the militant group

The Independent UK

Russian, North Korean foreign ministers meet amid Western suspicions about weapons transfers

The foreign ministers of Russia and North Korea are meeting in Pyongyang for talks expected to focus on how to boost their military ties

Al Jazeera

Russia’s Lavrov visits North Korea amid claims of military cooperation

The Russian foreign minister’s visit comes as the US fears Russia and North Korea are developing closer military links.

The Independent UK

Russia's foreign minister will visit North Korea amid claims of weapons supplied to Moscow

Russia says its foreign minister will visit North Korea this week, days after the United States claimed Pyongyang has delivered munitions and military equipment to Russia for use in the fighting in Ukraine

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The Independent UK

Analysis: By North Korean standards, Pvt. Travis King's release from detention was quick

Just over two months after he sprinted into North Korea across the inter-Korean border, Pvt. Travis King is being flown back to America after the North Koreans expelled him

Al Jazeera

US soldier Travis King’s release from North Korea: What you need to know

Washington says return of US army Private Travis King does not signal diplomatic breakthrough with Pyongyang.

France 24

American soldier Travis King in US custody after expulsion from N. Korea

North Korea has decided to expel US soldier Travis King, who was detained after crossing the border from the South in July, Pyongyang’s state news agency said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

At UN, North Korea says the US made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO

North Korea is accusing the United States of making 2023 an “extremely dangerous year."

Al Jazeera

South Korea hosts Japan, China as US allies try to reassure Beijing

Meeting comes amid heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula as Pyongyang ramps up weapons tests and courts Russia.

The Independent UK

Putin meets the leader of Belarus, who suggests joining Russia's move to boost ties with North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted a meeting with his Belarusian ally, who referred to this week’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and suggested that Minsk could join Moscow’s efforts to revive an old alliance with Pyongyang

The Guardian - AU

Putin and Kim Jong-un exchange rifles as North Korean leader continues Russia tour

Russian president also gave Kim at meeting the gift of a ‘glove from a space suit that has been to space’ amid warnings from US and South Korea about any weapons deal

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