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Fri, September 29, 2023 | 10:41

US renews commitment to diplomacy with N. Korea after regime reopens borders for foreigners

US renews commitment to diplomacy with N. Korea after regime reopens borders for foreigners

The U.S. Department of State reiterated its commitment to diplomacy with North Korea on Monday, after the reclusive regime reportedly reopened its borders for foreigners' entry this week for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

2023-09-26 09:59

Blinken says N. Korea-Russia military cooperation threatens global peace

Blinken says N. Korea-Russia military cooperation threatens global peace

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday military cooperation between North Korea and Russia undermines global peace, highlighting America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea.

2023-09-26 09:52

[EXCLUSIVE] Lawmakers to submit resolution urging China to free N. Korean escapees

EXCLUSIVELawmakers to submit resolution urging China to free N. Korean escapees

A group of South Korean lawmakers will propose a resolution urging the Chinese government to follow the principle of non-refoulement in handling North Korean escapees, while seeking support from top U.N. leaders to pressure Beijing to abide by international laws.

2023-09-25 16:34

NK slams Yoon's warning against Pyongyang-Moscow military cooperation as 'hysterical remarks'

NK slams Yoon's warning against Pyongyang-Moscow military cooperation as 'hysterical remarks'

North Korea on Monday lambasted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for making "hysterical" remarks after he warned against possible military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow last week.

2023-09-25 09:21

Russian FM to visit Pyongyang next month as follow-up to Kim-Putin summit

Russian FM to visit Pyongyang next month as follow-up to Kim-Putin summit

Russia's top diplomat said Saturday he will visit North Korea next month as part of follow-up measures to the rare summit between their leaders earlier this month.

2023-09-24 11:15

PM willing to meet NK delegation during Asian Games in event of encounter: senior official

PM willing to meet NK delegation during Asian Games in event of encounter: senior official

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is willing to meet the North Korean delegation visiting the Chinese city of Hangzhou for the Asian Games in the event of an encounter, a senior government official said Saturday.

2023-09-23 21:24

Hangzhou Asian Games open after COVID-enforced delay

Exhibition for soldiers highlights North Korea's human rights abuses

Exhibition for soldiers highlights North Korea's human rights abuses

A special exhibition highlighting the human rights violations in North Korea is being held for service members, the Ministry of Unification said, Friday.

2023-09-23 09:54

S. Korea calls on Russia to 'transparently explain' its dealing with NK amid suspected arms supply agreement

S. Korea calls on Russia to 'transparently explain' its dealing with NK amid suspected arms supply agreement

South Korea's foreign ministry on Friday called on Russia to "transparently explain" its recent dealings with North Korea ...

2023-09-22 21:21

Russia lodges protest to S.Korean envoy over Yoon's UN speech

Kim Jong-un's rejection of Russia's food assistance irritates North Korean defectors

Kim Jong-un's rejection of Russia's food assistance irritates North Korean defectors

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un turned down Russia’s humanitarian offer to provide wheat to help relieve the North’s reportedly acute food shortages, according to a Russian diplomat.

2023-09-22 11:20

N. Korea holds politburo meeting to discuss Kim-Putin summit: KCNA

N. Korea holds politburo meeting to discuss Kim-Putin summit: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a politburo meeting with top officials to discuss the outcome of his latest summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and called for thorough follow-up measures, state media reported Friday.

2023-09-22 08:05

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