June 2024 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Top UN official calls for strict compliance with sanctions on DPR Korea UN News 28 Jun 2024 -- Any relationship that any country has with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), including Russia, "must entirely abide" by Security Council sanctions, Izumi Nakamitsu, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs said on Friday, as she briefed ambassadors.
Security Council: Non-Proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea UN Security Council 28 Jun 2024
US official: World should be 'alarmed' by growing North Korea-Russia cooperation VOA 28 Jun 2024 -- U.S. Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood tells VOA that the international community should be concerned by growing cooperation between North Korea and Russia, especially on the military front.
US, allies warn of North Korea-Russia military cooperation VOA 28 Jun 2024 -- The United States and its allies warned Friday that expanding military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is dangerous, illegal and a growing threat to the wider international community.
Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on the reported failed test of a ballistic missile by North Korea Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Jun 2024
The UK will work to identify, expose and counter Russian attempts to acquire military equipment from North Korea: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Jun 2024 -- Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on North Korea.
Press Statement of Minister of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 27 Jun 2024 -- Kang Sun Nam, minister of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, released the following press statement on June 27:
DPRK Missile Administration Conducts Test of New Important Technology KCNA 27 Jun 2024 -- The DPRK Missile Administration successfully conducted the separation and guidance control test of individual mobile warheads on June 26, which is of great significance in attaining the goal of rapidly developing the missile technologies.
North Korea's missile launch ends in mid-air explosion: South Radio Free Asia 26 Jun 2024 -- North Korea test fired a ballistic missile over the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, but it exploded in the air soon after the launch, South Korea's military said.
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Towards East Sea - Reports Sputnik 26 Jun 2024 -- North Korea launched an unspecified ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Tuesday, citing the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff.
South Korea says North Korea sending more balloons southward VOA 25 Jun 2024 -- South Korea's military says North Korea is sending more balloons southward and that they likely contain trash.
North Korea holds nationwide anti-US rallies on 74th Korean War anniversary Radio Free Asia 25 Jun 2024 -- North Korea held mass anti-U.S. rallies nationwide on Tuesday to mark the 74th anniversary of the start of the 1950-53 Korean War, residents in the country told Radio Free Asia.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Message of Thanks from Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 25 Jun 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a message of thanks from Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation.
North Korea's 'Deepening Military Cooperation' With Moscow Condemned RFE/RL 24 Jun 2024 -- The United States, South Korea, and Japan have condemned the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, while a top North Korean military official has reiterated Pyongyang's support for Moscow's war against Ukraine.
North Korea relaunches balloons, likely to drop trash in South VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- North Korea resumed launching balloons filled with trash toward South Korea on Monday night, marking a renewed phase in their ongoing Cold War-style campaign on the Korean Peninsula.
Signs emerge North Korea-Russia defense pact making China anxious VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- The United States is carefully studying a new mutual defense pact between Russia and North Korea, which Washington believes could aid Pyongyang in its nuclear and long-range missile development programs.
Press Statement of Vice Minister of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 24 Jun 2024 -- Kim Kang Il, vice-minister of National Defence of the DPRK, Monday made public the following press statement "The DPRK strongly denounces provocative action of hostile forces with all possibilities of demonstrating deterrence":
US condemned for attempting to sow discord between China and Russia, N.Korea Global Times 24 Jun 2024 -- Experts have rebuked the US for trying to sow discord between China and Russia, and North Korea, noting that the closer relationship between the two Chinese neighbors is based on current realities, as their mutual support can break through Western blockades.
Press Statement of Vice-Chairman of WPK Central Military Commission KCNA 24 Jun 2024 -- Pak Jong Chon, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), made public the following press statement on June 24:
Joint Statement by Senior Officials of the United States, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan on DPRK-Russia Cooperation US Dept. of State 23 Jun 2024 -- The below text is a joint statement on behalf of U.S. Senior Official for the DPRK Jung Pak, ROK Vice Foreign Minister for Strategy and Intelligence Cho Koo-rae, and Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki following their June 24 call to discuss recent developments in DPRK-Russia relations.
Chairman Kim Jong Il's Start of Work at C.C., WPK Marked in Russia KCNA 23 Jun 2024 -- A meeting of political parties and organizations of Russia took place in Moscow on June 19 to mark the 60th anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il 's start of work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Putin warns South Korea sending weapons to Ukraine would be 'big mistake' Radio Free Asia 21 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin warned South Korea that sending weapons to Ukraine would be a "very big mistake" after South Korea said it would consider doing so in response to a pact between Russia and North Korea to come to each other's aid if attacked.
Seoul reconsiders arming Ukraine as Russia, North Korea align VOA 21 Jun 2024 -- For more than two years, Western countries have urged South Korea to directly arm Ukraine, insisting that South Korean weapons could play a pivotal role in helping Kyiv fight off Russia's invasion.
Russia-North Korea defense pact moves military cooperation out of shadows VOA 21 Jun 2024 -- A new defense pact signed between Russia and North Korea this week publicly laid out Moscow's willingness to engage in full-fledged military cooperation with Pyongyang, in contrast to their denials prior to the summit, analysts said.
South Korea Summons Russian Envoy Over Defense Deal With Pyongyang RFE/RL 21 Jun 2024 -- Russia's Ambassador to Seoul, Georgy Zinoviev, was summoned to the South Korean Foreign Ministry on June 21 to protest a defense deal signed earlier this week by Russian President Vladimir Putin with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
S Korea's Military Fires Warning Shots as N Korea's Troops Cross Border - Reports Sputnik 21 Jun 2024 -- The South Korean military have fired warning shots as North Korean soldiers patrolling in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas have crossed the border into the South, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Friday, citing the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
Analysts see Putin's visit to North Korea as a problem for China VOA 21 Jun 2024 -- Analysts say China has been placed in an awkward position by the warming ties between Russia and North Korea, which signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit this week to Pyongyang.
Press Statement of Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK Kim Yo Jong KCNA 21 Jun 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement on June 21:
South Korea says to reconsider supply of weaponry to Ukraine Press TV 20 Jun 2024 -- South Korea says it will review the possibility of supplying weapons to Ukraine, after North Korea and Russia signed a mutual defense pact during President Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang.
North Korea, Russia agree to offer military assistance if either is attacked Radio Free Asia 20 Jun 2024 -- North Korea and Russia have agreed to offer military assistance "without delay" if either is attacked under a new partnership treaty signed after a summit between their leaders on Wednesday.
DPRK-Russia Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, signed the "Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the DPRK and the Russian Federation" on June 19.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Deepens Friendship with Comrade Putin, Spending Time together in Garden of Kumsusan State Guesthouse KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un deepened his friendship with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, spending time together in the garden of the Kumsusan State Guesthouse after the signing ceremony of the historic "Treaty on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation."
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Talks with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, had talks with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on June 19.
"Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation" Signed The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Signs Treaty with Comrade Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- An inter-state treaty on establishing comprehensive strategic partnership on the principle of equality, respect for sovereignty, good neighborliness and mutual benefit was signed between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation.
Historic Event Demonstrating Friendship, Unity and Genuine Relations of Comrades-in-Arms between Peoples of DPRK and Russia Grand Ceremony Held to Welcome President of Russian Federation Hundreds of Thousands of Pyongyang Citizens Greet President of Russian Federation as Highest Honoured Guest of State KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, has greeted a goodwill mission of the fraternal Russian people as the highest honoured guests of the state and is filled with a welcoming atmosphere.
Highest Order of DPRK Awarded to Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK decided to award the Order of Kim Il Sung , the highest order of the DPRK, to Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, who has performed great feats in developing the good neighborly relations between the DPRK and Russia with long historical traditions into the strategic partnership and invincible relations of alliance as required by the new era.
Welcoming Performance Given for Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- A grand performance was given at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium on Wednesday to welcome Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation who is paying a state visit to the DPRK, while further deepening the ties of friendship between the two countries.
Agreements between Governments of DPRK and Russian Federation Signed KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- The agreements were signed between the governments of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation on building a motorcar bridge over the River Tuman on the DPRK-Russia border and on cooperation in the fields of public health, medical education and science.
Russian President Leaves Pyongyang after Paying State Visit to DPRK Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Warmly Sends off Comrade Putin KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, who paid a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the invitation of Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, left Pyongyang by the presidential plane at night of June 19 after successfully finishing his visit schedule.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Hosts Banquet for Russian President KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, hosted a banquet on Wednesday evening in welcome of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin's visit to the DPRK.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a question from Channel One, Pyongyang, June 19, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jun 2024
Putin, Kim Sign New Accords At Anti-Western Summit in Pyongyang RFE/RL 19 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive strategic partnership on June 19 during the Russian president's first visit in 24 years to the secretive one-party state.
In Pyongyang, Putin and Kim upgrade relationship, pledge closer ties VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin received a grandiose reception in Pyongyang on Wednesday, meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and pledging closer cooperation as both countries confront the West.
Russia, North Korea Agree on Mutual Assistance in Case of Aggression Sputnik 19 Jun 2024 -- Earlier in the day, Putin said that "a new fundamental document" that will form the basis of the Russia-North Korea relationship for years to come has been prepared.
Russia, North Korea fighting US hegemonic policy: Putin Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced the West, saying Russia and North Korea are fighting US hegemony across the globe.
Putin, Kim sign 'comprehensive partnership pact' for assistance in case of war Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership pact during Putin's landmark visit to Pyongyang.
Russia, North Korea sign treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership; Moscow 'more capable of playing long game' with West Global Times 19 Jun 2024 -- Russia and North Korea signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on Wednesday during Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Pyongyang, RIA Novosti news agency reported. Chinese experts said by signing the agreement, Russia and North Korea will become closer partners amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
Russian president makes landmark visit to North Korea IRNA 19 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea on a two-day official visit to further boost ties after saying both Moscow and Pyongyang want to cooperate closely to overcome US-led sanctions and pressure on both countries.
Russia-DPRK talks President of Russia 19 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin has arrived in Pyongyang on a friendly state visit at the invitation of Kim Jong-un.
Press statements following Russia-DPRK talks President of Russia 19 Jun 2024 -- Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un (retranslated): Friends and comrades from Russia, participants in the signing ceremony of a new treaty between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation.
Reception hosted by Chairman of State Affairs of the DPRK in honour of the President of Russia President of Russia 19 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin attended a reception hosted on behalf of the Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
North Korea's Kim hails Russia alliance, promises Putin support on Ukraine Radio Free Asia 19 Jun 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed a "new, high level of alliance" with Russia on Wednesday as he promised President Vladimir Putin full support for his war in Ukraine, media reported.
North Korea, Russia pledge mutual defense, surprising many observers VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- North Korea and Russia have signed a treaty containing a mutual defense clause, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced Wednesday, during a rare Putin visit to Pyongyang.
Historic Meeting to Be Specially Recorded in Great Heyday of DPRK-Russia Friendship President of Russian Federation Arrives in Pyongyang to Pay State Visit to DPRK Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Warmly Receives President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 19 Jun 2024 -- At a crucial time when the friendly relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation have emerged as a strong strategic fortress for preserving international justice, peace and security and an engine for accelerating the building of a new multi-polar world, another meeting of the top leaders of the two countries took place in Pyongyang, amply demonstrating once again the invincibility and durability of the DPRK-Russia friendship and unity.
DPRK top leader meets with visiting Russian president People's Daily 19 Jun 2024 -- Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), greeted visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Pyongyang International Airport, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Wednesday.
China, Iran, North Korea 'Countries Of Concern' For Russia Support, Blinken Says RFE/RL 18 Jun 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described China, Iran, and North Korea as "countries of concern" for their involvement in Russia's war economy at a June 18 joint press conference with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
Putin in North Korea, with new treaty in focus VOA 18 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived early Wednesday in North Korea, where he is expected to sign a treaty outlining Moscow's expanded cooperation with Pyongyang.
Russia's Putin Hails Growing Ties As He Arrives In North Korea RFE/RL 18 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea early on June 19 at the start of a visit set to boost defense ties between the two countries as Moscow pursues its war in Ukraine.
Putin starts visits to North Korea, Vietnam amid West's attention Global Times 18 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin started his visits to two Asian countries on Tuesday, which according to analysts will attract intensive attention from the US and the West as they may potentially impact the regional geopolitical landscape.
Russian President's Visit to DPRK Welcomed: Newspapers of DPRK KCNA 18 Jun 2024 -- At the invitation of Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, will pay a visit to the DPRK.
Russian People Will Surely Win Victory of Justice KCNA 18 Jun 2024 -- The anti-imperialist independent forces are working hard to defend the sovereignty and security of their countries and build an independent multi-polar world. On the contrary, the hegemony-seeking forces insist on a uni-polar world. Their fierce confrontation is mirrored in the on-going Russia's special military operations against Ukraine, showing apparent contradiction between justice and injustice.
Russia and Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Tradition of Friendship and Cooperation Lasts Decade after Decade KCNA 18 Jun 2024 -- V. Putin, president of the Russian Federation, released an article titled "Russia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Tradition of friendship and cooperation lasts decade after decade".
Vladimir Putin arrived in Pyongyang President of Russia 18 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin arrived on a friendly state visit in the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Pyongyang.
Putin arrives in North Korea, vows to boost cooperation and fight sanctions Radio Free Asia 18 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea in the wee hours Wednesday for a meeting with counterpart Kim Jong Un, promising hours before the visit that the two nations will develop an "alternative settlement system" to facilitate commercial cooperation outside the control of the West and fight its sanctions.
Nuclear Powers Continue To Modernize Arsenals, Rely On Them More, New Study Says RFE/RL 17 Jun 2024 -- The nine nuclear-armed nations in the world continue to modernize their nuclear arsenals amid growing reliance on them as deterrence in 2023, a fresh report issued on June 17 by a Swedish think tank said.
Spending on nuclear weapons hit $91.4 billion in 2023, watchdog finds VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- The world's nine nuclear-armed states together spent $91.4 billion last year, or nearly $3,000 per second, as they "continue to modernize, and in some cases expand their arsenals," according to a report issued Monday by ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
Russia and Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Tradition of Friendship and Cooperation Lasts Decade after Decade KCNA 18 Jun 2024 -- V. Putin, president of the Russian Federation, released an article titled "Russia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Tradition of friendship and cooperation lasts decade after decade".
Article by Vladimir Putin in Rodong Sinmun newspaper, Russia and the DPRK: Traditions of Friendship and Cooperation Through the Years President of Russia 18 Jun 2024
Russia's Putin plans to arrive in North Korea Tuesday VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in Pyongyang Tuesday for a rare visit that could result in the signing of a "strategic partnership treaty," according to Kremlin officials.
Putin to visit N Korea; countries may sign 'strategic partnership deal' Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is to make a historic visit to North Korea, with the two sides likely to sign a "strategic partnership treaty."
Russia's Putin to meet Kim Jong Un in first visit to North Korea since 2000 Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in North Korea Tuesday for his first visit since 2000, the countries announced, where Putin and Kim Jong Un will sign a new treaty that addresses security issues.
Putin: Russia Highly Values North Korea's Support in Conducting Operation in Ukraine Sputnik 17 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow highly values North Korea's support in conducting the special military operation in Ukraine.
Washington, Seoul sound alarm over Putin's visit to Pyongyang VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- Washington and Seoul have expressed alarm about Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to Pyongyang, while Beijing says it has no intention of interfering with the cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
Russian President to Visit DPRK KCNA 17 Jun 2024 -- At the invitation of Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, will pay a state visit to the DPRK from June 18 to 19. -0-
North Korea estimated to possess up to 50 nuclear weapons: think tank Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- North Korea may have assembled up to 50 nuclear weapons, a significant increase over the past year, and could produce more, says a Swedish think tank.
Russia Will Not Allow Restoration of Mechanism for Reprimanding North Korea - Envoy to UN Sputnik 17 Jun 2024 -- Russia will not allow the restoration of a mechanism for imposing restrictions against North Korea in the UN Security Council, similar to the group of experts of the sanctions committee, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzya told Sputnik.
Putin's North Korea visit about 'more than pleasantries' VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited eastern Russia in September, a big part of his mission seemed clear: look at as many Russian weapons as possible.
Press Statement by Vice-Minister for Int'l Organizations of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 14 Jun 2024 -- Kim Son Gyong, vice-minister for International Organizations of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, released the following press statement on Friday:
Plenary Meeting of DPRK SPA Standing Committee Held KCNA 14 Jun 2024 -- The 31st Plenary Meeting of the 14th Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on June 13.
Satellite pictures reveal North Korea is preparing for Putin visit Radio Free Asia 14 Jun 2024 -- Satellite imagery of Kim Il Sung Square in the North Korean capital Pyongyang appears to show that preparations for a ceremony to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin are underway, a U.S. satellite expert told Radio Free Asia.
Japan tight-lipped on report of meeting with North Korea in Mongolia Radio Free Asia 13 Jun 2024 -- The Japanese government declined to comment on a South Korean media report that officials from Japan and North Korea had a secret meeting in Mongolia last month, saying it was aware of the report but would refrain from commenting due to the nature of the matter.
US voices support for South Korean 'balloon war' efforts VOA 13 Jun 2024 -- The U.S. expressed its support for providing outside information to the people of North Korea even as attempts are made in South Korea to block leaflet campaigns aimed at sending information to the North.
UN Security Council discusses North Korean human rights Radio Free Asia 13 Jun 2024 -- North Korea's human rights took center stage at a U.N. Security Council (UNSC) meeting as diplomats, experts and activists strongly condemned a deteriorating rights situation, saying North Korea is increasing the suffering of its people while pursuing its nuclear program.
Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea The White House 13 Jun 2024
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea The White House 13 Jun 2024
Democratic People's Republic of Korea Should Develop Economy, Not Missiles, Civil Society Representative Tells Security Council, Highlighting Population's Plight UN Security Council 12 Jun 2024 -- Delegates Voice Concern Over Human Rights Violations, as UN Commissioner Stresses Their Intricate Link to International Peace, Security in Korean Peninsula
North Koreans face lives devoid of hope, UN rights chief says VOA 12 Jun 2024 -- The U.N. high commissioner for human rights delivered a bleak assessment of the situation in North Korea on Wednesday, a decade after an in-depth report shed light on severe and widespread abuses in the country.
You cannot separate North Korea's human rights violations from the threat it poses to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Jun 2024 -- Statement by UK Permanent Representative Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on North Korea.
Life in DPR Korea still 'daily struggle devoid of hope' warns human rights chief UN News 12 Jun 2024 -- The international community must continue to pay close attention to the troubling human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and find ways to revive dialogue with the Government, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesday.
South Korea fires warning shots as North Korean soldiers cross border Radio Free Asia 11 Jun 2024 -- South Korean soldiers fired warning shots after a dozen soldiers from North Korea crossed one of the world's most fortified borders earlier this week, the South's military said Tuesday.
North Korea restores train service to Russia, boosting hopes for tourists Radio Free Asia 10 Jun 2024 -- After a four-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, passenger rail service between Russia and North Korea has been restored, with 41 Russian tourists taking the train to North Korea last week, according to Moscow's customs service.
Press Statement of Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK Kim Yo Jong KCNA 10 Jun 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement on Sunday.
Sister of North Korean leader warns South on border broadcasts Radio Free Asia 09 Jun 2024 -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned South Korea of danger after it resumed cross-border propaganda broadcasts, the latest response in a series of tit-for-tat measures that has increased tension along their border.
US warns North Korea against providing Putin platform for war aims VOA 07 Jun 2024 -- The Biden administration this week warned North Korea against providing Russian President Vladimir Putin "a platform to promote his war of aggression" against Ukraine ahead of his possible trip to Pyongyang.
South Korean group floats anti-North balloons over the border Radio Free Asia 06 Jun 2024 -- South Korean activists flew large balloons carrying propaganda leaflets towards North Korea on Thursday, a few days after the North threatened to send more trash-filled balloons across the border in response to such campaigns.
North Korea punishes money changers to stop soaring exchange rates Radio Free Asia 06 Jun 2024 -- North Korea is warning private money changers that the government will confiscate their foreign and domestic currency if they change U.S. dollars into North Korean won at a rate significantly higher than official rates at banks.
South Korea to restore border military activities, after North's balloon launches VOA 04 Jun 2024 -- South Korea fully suspended an agreement meant to reduce tensions with North Korea, defense officials said Tuesday, allowing Seoul to resume all military activities along the inter-Korean border.
South Korea Approves Suspension of Inter-Korean Military Agreement Sputnik 04 Jun 2024 -- The South Korean government approved a motion to suspend a 2018 inter-Korean tension reduction pact, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday.
South Korea to suspend inter-Korean military pact over trash balloons Radio Free Asia 03 Jun 2024 -- South Korea decided on Monday to suspend a 2018 inter-Korean tension reduction pact until "mutual trust is restored" in a response to North Korea's sending of nearly 1,000 trash-filled balloons to the South.
South Korea to Suspend Inter-Korean Military Agreement Until Trust Restored - Reports Sputnik 03 Jun 2024 -- South Korea's National Security Council has decided that the 2018 inter-Korean military agreement must be suspended completely until trust is restored between Seoul and Pyongyang, the Yonhap new agency reported on Monday, citing the South Korean presidential administration.
Rodong Sinmun on Respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un's Unique Mode of Creation KCNA 03 Jun 2024 -- Amazing history, in which mountains and rivers as well as the people and society are changing against time, is being created in the DPRK, says Rodong Sinmun Monday in an article.
North Korean companies 'scrambling' to send workers to Chinese factories Radio Free Asia 03 Jun 2024 -- North Korean trading companies have been contacting factories and companies in China about hiring more North Korean workers as Pyongyang seeks to bring in more foreign currency for its struggling economy, two sources told Radio Free Asia.
UN Security Council to discuss North Korea human rights VOA 03 Jun 2024 -- The U.N. Security Council will hold a public meeting in mid-June on human rights in North Korea while South Korea holds the council's rotating presidency.
Ceremony Held to Open WPK Central Cadres Training School Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Makes Commemorative Address and Inspects First Lecture KCNA 02 Jun 2024 -- The Central Cadres Training School of the Workers' Party of Korea, with the best appearance as a prestigious revolutionary university training the backbone of the WPK that will reliably carry forward the sacred ideal and spirit of its founding to perfectly guarantee the rosy future of the cause of Juche, has been opened on the occasion of its 78th birthday.

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