DPRK (North Korea)

North Korea’s Kim Vows to Accelerate Military Buildup

Kim Jong Un vowed to beef up North Korea's defense capabilities, citing military modernization efforts by South Korea and the US pushing the region "to the brink of a nuclear war."

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North Korea Protests Seoul-EU Rebuke of Russia Ties

North Korea denounced on Saturday a joint statement by South Korea and the European Union that condemned Pyongyang's military ties with Russia throughout the Ukraine war.

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US Forces Korea Eyes Trilateral ‘Kill Web’ Network to Deter Indo-Pacific Threats

The US Forces Korea has proposed integrating the military capabilities of South Korea, Japan, and potentially the Philippines into a unified “kill web” to counter rising threats from North Korea, China, and Russia.

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North Korea, Belarus Sign ‘Friendship and Cooperation’ Treaty

North Korea and Belarus's strongmen leaders signed a "friendship and cooperation" treaty on Thursday, state media reported.

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N. Korea Increased Military Supply Shipments to Russia: Intelligence 

North Korea has ramped up its military supply containers, including ammunition and weapons, shipped to Russia amid its war with Ukraine, according to South Korean intelligence.

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North Korea Warns of ‘Terrible Response’ if South Sends More Drones

North Korea threatened on Friday a "terrible response" if it detects any more drones buzzing across the border from the South.

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South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 ‘Monster Missile’ to Frontline Units

South Korea has begun deployment of the Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile to its frontline units, strengthening the country’s deterrence against North Korean threats. 

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North Korea’s Kim Orders Factories to Make More Missiles in 2026

North Korean leader Kim ordered the "expansion" and modernization of the country's missile production next year and the construction of more factories to meet growing demand.

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North Korea Says Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions Must Be Stopped ‘At Any Cost’

North Korea said on Sunday that Japan's nuclear ambitions "must be prevented at any cost," after a Tokyo official reportedly suggested the country should possess atomic weapons.

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North Korea Acknowledges Its Troops Cleared Mines for Russia

North Korea sent troops to clear mines in Russia's Kursk region earlier this year, leader Jong Un said in a speech.

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