Tag: North Korea-Russia

North Korea’s Kim says military ties with Russia will ‘advance non-stop’

October 23, 2025 admin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un deliveres a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Overseas Military Operations Battle Merit Memorial Hall, for North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russia in Kursk regions, in Pyongyang, North Korea, October 23, 2025. Photo: KCNA via Reuters North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said military brotherhood between his…

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U.S. says North Korea troops ready for Ukraine combat as missile raises tensions

October 31, 2024 admin

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a joint news conference at the State Department October 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. Blinken and Austin are meeting with their South Korean counterparts for a 2+2 diplomatic and defense meeting. | Photo Credit: AFP The United States said Thursday that up to 8,000 North Korean troops…

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U.N. chief says Russia must uphold North Korea sanctions

June 21, 2024 admin

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia must abide by United Nations sanctions on North Korea, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on June 21 after the two countries this week deepened ties and agreed to provide immediate military assistance if either faces armed aggression. The pact — signed by Russian…

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Russia President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally

June 18, 2024 admin

President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea early on June 18, Russian news agencies reported, after he said the two countries want to cooperate closely to overcome U.S.-led sanctions in the face of intensifying confrontations with Washington. Mr. Putin was met at Pyongyang’s airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to the news…

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North Korea confirms missile launch, vows bolstered nuclear force

May 18, 2024 admin

This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows what it says a test fire of tactical ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea Thursday, May 17, 2024. North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a “new autonomous navigation system”, state media said on May 18, with leader Kim Jong…

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Kim Jong Un enjoys Russian luxury limousine gifted by Putin, deepening North Korea-Russia ties

March 16, 2024 admin

Kim Jong Un used a Russian luxury limousine gifted by Vladimir Putin recently, Kim’s sister said on March 16, 2024, praising the car’s “special function” and the two countries’ deepening bilateral ties. File | Photo Credit: AP North Korean leader Kim Jong Un used a Russian luxury limousine gifted by President Vladimir Putin recently, Mr….

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