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China unveils new weapons at military parade attended by Putin and Kim
Beijing seized the opportunity to showcase its latest in defence technologies, unveiling everything from new missiles to space defence systems in a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.
Kim Jong-un takes his signature train to Beijing ahead of army parade
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Kim meets families of troops killed fighting for Russia in Kursk
It follows last week's ceremony in Pyongyang, where Kim paid tribute to soldiers who returned from combat in Ukraine, an event where the North Korean leader was seen sobbing in tears and placing posthumous state awards on the soldiers' corpses.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un to attend Beijing military parade with Putin
It will be the first time that Kim has appeared at a multilateral event since assuming power in 2011.
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Trump says he wants to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un 'this year'
"I have a great relationship with Kim Jong-un. I hope it stays that way, I think it will," Trump told reporters at a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
Kim Jong Un leads Pyongyang ceremony for troops who fought in Ukraine
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un led a ceremony in Pyongyang on Friday to honour troops who fought in Ukraine and to commemorate those killed, according to state media.
Kim Jong-un welcomes soldiers back home from fighting for Russia
State-controlled Korean Central News Agency said Kim awarded state "hero" titles to commanders and soldiers who returned after fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk border region.
South Korea-US drills trigger Kim Jong-un to vow nuclear force boost
Pyongyang has long denounced the allies’ joint drills as invasion rehearsals and Kim has often used them to justify his own military displays and testing activities aimed at expanding his nuclear weapons programme.
Kim Jong-un and Putin discuss alliance and war efforts against Ukraine
During the call on Tuesday, Putin praised the “bravery, heroism and self-sacrificing spirit” displayed by Pyongyang’s troops as they fought together with Russian forces, North Korea’s state-run media said.
Seoul repatriates six North Koreans who drifted south by accident
The individuals, who accidentally drifted into South Korean waters this year, were returned across a maritime border on Wednesday.
North Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong-un eyes tourism
The Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone can accommodate roughly 20,000 guests a year, according to state-run media.
North Korea relaunches damaged warship after botched unveiling
Leader Kim Jong-un attended the ceremony, claiming the warship’s return demonstrates the country’s determination to expand its naval power in response to “US-led hostilities”.
North Korea doubles down on support for Russia's war in Ukraine
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's meeting on Wednesday is the latest sign of expanding cooperation between their two nations.
Opposition Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea's presidential election
The liberal opposition candidate has secured more than 49% of the votes in an election that has seen one of the country’s highest voter turnout, with approximately 80% of the 44 million eligible voters taking to the ballot boxes.
North Korea detains four officials over naval destroyer debacle
Kim Jong-un last week described the damage to the 5,000-tonne ship as a "criminal act caused by absolute carelessness".
North Korea's Kim Jong-un furious after failed naval destroyer launch
The country's leader said the damage caused to the 5,000-tonne ship during its unveiling was the result of 'absolute carelessness' and 'irresponsibility'.