October 2024 - North Korea Special Weapons News

North Korea says missile test shows 'irreversible' means to deliver nuclear bombs Radio Free Asia 31 Oct 2024 -- North Korea said on Friday its "milestone" test of a new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile had secured it the "irreversible" status of developing the means to deliver nuclear weapons, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported.
Joint Statement on the DPRK Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile US Dept. of State 31 Oct 2024 -- The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
FCDO Indo-Pacific Minister statement on North Korea ICBM launch UK FCDO 31 Oct 2024 -- The UK has condemned the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by North Korea on 30 October.
Taiwan condemns North Korean missile launch CNA 31 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemned North Korea's firing of at least one ballistic missile northeastward from an area near the capital Pyongyang early Thursday, which reportedly landed outside of Japan's exclusive economic zones.
DPRK/North Korea: Statement by the High Representative on the launch of an inter-continental ballistic missile European External Action Service (EEAS) 31 Oct 2024 -- The EU strongly condemns the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on 31 October.
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) UN Secretary-General 31 Oct 2024
ICBM test 'proves' North Korea's missile tech helped by Russia alliance, experts say Radio Free Asia 31 Oct 2024 -- Thursday's record-long ICBM test indicated that Pyongyang's missile program is being helped along by its closer ties to Russia, North Korea observers in the United States told Radio Free Asia.
Kim Jong Un Says N.Korea's ICBM Launch Shows 'Counteraction Will' Sputnik 31 Oct 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has confirmed the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and said this demonstrates its "counteraction will" against its rivals, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, citing North Korea's state news agency KCNA.
ICBM Test-fire Conducted in DPRK KCNA 31 Oct 2024 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea said in a statement that an ICBM test-fire was conducted on Thursday morning.
Agreement on Cooperation Signed between Ministries of DPRK and Russia KCNA 31 Oct 2024 -- An agreement on cooperation in the field of post and telecommunications, information technology and digital development between the DPRK Ministry of IT Industry and the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Post and Telecommunications and Public Information was signed here on Wednesday.
Days before US election, North Korea stages record long missile test Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- North Korea test fired what it said was a new intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, on Thursday in a demonstration of what its leader said was its will to "counteract" against rivals and its determination to bolster its nuclear forces.
Delegates Alarmed over Reported Russian-Democratic People's Republic of Korea Military Cooperation, as Top UN Official Says Escalating War in Ukraine Causing More Suffering UN Security Council 30 Oct 2024 -- The Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine continues to inflict suffering on civilians, as well as inflame regional and global tensions, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today, as speakers voiced alarm over the reported military cooperation between Moscow and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), with troops from Pyongyang expected to participate in ground operations.
Russia's Deployment Of North Korean Troops 'Dangerous And Destabilizing,' Austin Says RFE/RL 30 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has called the deployment of North Korean troops by Russia to aid its war against Ukraine a "dangerous and destabilizing escalation" and said it could lengthen the conflict.
Pentagon, South Korea urge North Korea to withdraw troops from Russia VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his South Korean counterpart, Kim Yong-hyun, urged North Korea on Wednesday to withdraw from Russia an estimated 10,000 troops, which both countries believe are headed to fight alongside Russia in its war in Ukraine.
U.S., South Korea Concerned North Koreans May Soon Fight Against Ukrainians DoD News 30 Oct 2024 -- The Defense Department is closely tracking the unprecedented level of direct military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
North Korea hunting for source of reports on soldier deployment to Ukraine conflict Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- Authorities in North Korea are searching for the source of reports that North Korean soldiers had been sent to Russia to join in the Ukraine conflict, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
Ukraine war stirs memories of North Korea's long-secret Vietnam venture Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- North Korea's deployment of thousands of troops to help Russia fight its war against Ukraine has set alarm bells ringing in Western capitals. It has also prompted military analysts to look at Pyongyang's past involvement in foreign wars for any indication of what to expect.
North Korea completes preparations for ICBM and nuclear tests: Yonhap Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- North Korea has completed preparations to test an ICBM-class missile, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the South Korean military, with a launch possibly timed to coincide with next week's U.S. presidential election.
INTERVIEW: Ex-North Korean diplomat warns against sending troops to Russia Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- Thae Yong Ho, North Korea's former deputy ambassador to the United Kingdom, defected with his family to South Korea in 2016. At the time, he was the highest-ranking diplomat ever to defect to South Korea.
China In Eurasia Briefing: What North Korean Troops In Russia Mean For Beijing RFE/RL 30 Oct 2024
US experts see Pyongyang's Russia gambit as no-win situation for China VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- China's response to Russia's growing influence over North Korea and its leader, Kim Jong Un, likely combines "exasperation" and "panic" as Beijing appears to be losing control over its client state, according to former U.S. policy and intelligence officials.
North Korean Presence Underscores Russia's Struggle, Pentagon Press Secretary Says DoD News 29 Oct 2024 -- The Pentagon expressed concern today over North Korea's escalating support for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
North Korean Troops Are 'Fair Game' In Russia's War Against Ukraine RFE/RL 29 Oct 2024 -- Persistent intelligence reports that thousands of North Korean troops were heading to Russia raised the alarm they could be used in the war against Ukraine.
'Small Number' Of North Korean Troops Are In Kursk, Pentagon Says RFE/RL 29 Oct 2024 -- The Pentagon said on October 29 that a "small number" of North Korean troops have been deployed in Russia's Kursk region and expressed concern that they will be used in combat against Ukrainian troops.
Pentagon says some North Korea forces are in Russia's Kursk VOA 29 Oct 2024 -- The Pentagon said Tuesday a "small number" of North Korean troops have deployed to Russia's Kursk region, where they are likely to be used in combat against Ukrainian troops.
North Korea's troop deployment to Ukraine could test Beijing-Pyongyang ties VOA 29 Oct 2024 -- As Ukraine braces to face North Korean troops who are believed to be in the Russian border region of Kursk, analysts say China should be concerned about stronger pressure and responses from NATO, which sees Beijing as an enabler of Pyongyang and a supporter of Russia's war against Ukraine.
US urges China to use influence amid 'destabilizing' action by North Korea, Russia Radio Free Asia 29 Oct 2024 -- The United States has voiced concern to China over "destabilizing" actions by North Korea and Russia, said the U.S. State Department's spokesperson, as it confirmed the deployment of around 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia.
North Korea boosting Kim's security amid assassination fears: Yonhap Radio Free Asia 29 Oct 2024 -- North Korea is boosting security for its leader, Kim Jong Un, because of fears he could be assassinated, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday, citing the South's main intelligence agency.
DPRK Foreign Minister Leaves for Russia KCNA 29 Oct 2024 -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and her party left here on Oct. 28 to pay an official visit to the Russian Federation.
US, South Korea to confer on North Korean troop deployment to Russia VOA 28 Oct 2024 -- Top diplomatic and military officials from the United States and South Korea are set to convene in Washington this Thursday as the two allies closely monitor and express concerns about North Korea's deployment of about 10,000 troops to Russia.
North Korea says analysis 'proved' South Korea to blame for drones Radio Free Asia 28 Oct 2024 -- North Korea's defense ministry said investigators had "proved" South Korea sent a drone over its capital, Pyongyang, to drop propaganda leaflets, which the South has denied.
Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 28 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement on Sunday:
Spokesman for DPRK Ministry of National Defence Makes Public Final Results of Investigation into Case of Grave Infringement upon Sovereignty by Drone from ROK KCNA 28 Oct 2024 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK released Sunday the final results of investigation into the case of infringement upon its sovereignty which confirmed the take-off point and route and purpose of intrusion by the drone from the ROK found in the area of the DPRK capital city.
Press Statement of External Policy Office Chief of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 26 Oct 2024 -- The chief of the External Policy Office of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Saturday released the following press statement titled "The U.S. will be held wholly responsible for pushing the situation on the Korean peninsula to an uncontrollable one":
Is China peeved - or pleased - by North Korean troops in Ukraine? Radio Free Asia 25 Oct 2024 -- China remains officially agnostic about North Korea's deployment of troops to help Russia's war in Ukraine - a dispatch that analysts say holds potential trouble for Pyongyang's main backer Beijing even as both communist nations share the goal of supporting Vladimir Putin.
Russia To Send North Korean Troops Into Battle Within Days, Zelenskiy Warns RFE/RL 25 Oct 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that Russia intends to deploy troops from North Korea in combat areas as early as October 27.
Zelenskyy: North Korean troops are poised for deployment VOA 25 Oct 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that Russia is expected to deploy North Korean soldiers to combat as early as Sunday.
Russia and North Korea don't deny reports of Pyongyang's involvement in Ukraine war Radio Free Asia 25 Oct 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin declined to deny or confirm that North Korea had sent troops to help his army, adding that Russia and North Korea would themselves decide how to implement their pact to aid each other if attacked.
Vice Foreign Minister of DPRK Clarifies Stand on Rumor of Troop Dispatch to Russia KCNA 25 Oct 2024 -- Kim Jong Gyu, vice foreign minister of the DPRK in charge of Russian affairs, gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA on Friday as regards a rumor that the troops of the Korean People's Army are dispatched to Russia which is recently drawing public attention in the world:
North Korea eyes Russian military assistance in exchange for Ukraine troop deployment, say experts VOA 25 Oct 2024 -- North Korea is likely anticipating Russian technical assistance to perfect its nuclear and missile programs in exchange for sending its troops to support Russia in the Ukraine war, U.S. experts say.
White House pushes for de-escalation in Mideast, warns North Korea for aiding Russia VOA 24 Oct 2024 -- The Biden administration continues to push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. In Europe, the administration has revealed intelligence that North Korean troops are being trained in Russia to help its war efforts.
Ukraine: North Korean troops deployed to Russia's Kursk, site of major Ukrainian incursion VOA 24 Oct 2024 -- North Korean military units have been deployed to the Russian border region of Kursk, Ukraine's military intelligence service said Thursday. Kursk was the site of a major Ukrainian incursion this summer.
Ukraine Says Russia Deploying North Korean Troops In Kursk Region RFE/RL 24 Oct 2024 -- Ukraine's military intelligence service said on October 24 that it has detected the presence of North Korean troops deployed in Russia's Kursk region.
Ukraine urges North Korean soldiers to surrender, offering food, shelter Radio Free Asia 24 Oct 2024 -- Ukraine urged North Korean soldiers arriving in Russia to surrender, offering them food and shelter, as the United States and NATO confirmed for the first time they have evidence of North Koreans deployed to Russia.
Russia/Ukraine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on reports of the DPRK sending troops to Russia EC/CEU 24 Oct 2024 -- The European Union is deeply alarmed by reports that the DPRK is sending troops to participate in Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.
Putin does not reject alleged arrival of North Korean troops in Russia Press TV 24 Oct 2024 -- President Vladimir Putin has not denied reports of North Korean troops being sent to Russia, following US claims of evidence suggesting that Pyongyang has allegedly dispatched thousands of soldiers, potentially for deployment in Ukraine.
Russia's State Duma Ratifies Russia-N. Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty Sputnik 24 Oct 2024 -- Russia's lower house ratified the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea during a plenary session on Thursday.
Analysis: China, Russia, North Korea and Iran described as new 'Axis of Evil' by some VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- U.S. officials are becoming increasingly concerned about the emerging partnership among China, Russia, Iran and North Korea - a bloc being talked about by some in Washington as a new "axis of evil."
Russia pays North Korean soldiers about $2,000 a month: South's spy agency Radio Free Asia 23 Oct 2024 -- Russia will pay North Korean troops about US$2,000 per month each, South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday, as the United States announced there was evidence that the troops were in Russia.
Austin Confirms North Korea Has Sent Troops to Russia DoD News 23 Oct 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III confirmed there are North Korean troops in Russia, but it is unclear if they are preparing to become a co-belligerent in Russia's war on Ukraine.
North Korea Sent Troops To Russia, Says U.S. Defense Chief RFE/RL 23 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on October 23 that there is evidence North Korea has sent troops to Russia, calling it a "next step" after Pyongyang provided Moscow with arms.
US: North Korea has dispatched 3,000 troops to Russia for training VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- The United States said Wednesday that 3,000 North Korean troops were dispatched to Russia earlier this month and are being trained there, possibly to fight alongside Moscow's troops in their 32-month war against Ukraine.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects Strategic Missile Bases KCNA 23 Oct 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, inspected strategic missile bases.
South Korea threatens to send arms, personnel to Ukraine VOA 22 Oct 2024 -- South Korea is renewing its threat to send weapons to Ukraine, days after releasing intelligence alleging that North Korea plans to deploy a large number of troops to support Russia's invasion.
South Korea Mulls Sending Military Experts to Ukraine - Reports Sputnik 22 Oct 2024 -- South Korea is considering sending a group of military experts to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troops after Pyongyang allegedly decided to send troops to assist Moscow, a news agency reported on Tuesday, citing a government source.
Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 22 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement on Tuesday:
ROK-UK Joint Statement on DPRK-Russia Cooperation UK FCDO 22 Oct 2024 -- Joint statement between the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom David Lammy and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Cho Tae-yul.
Seoul could send weapons to Ukraine to counter North Korea's troop deployments Radio Free Asia 21 Oct 2024 -- South Korea could send weapons to Ukraine as part of "phased measures" it vowed to take against North Korea and Russia over their deepening military cooperation, a senior presidential official told reporters on Tuesday.
South Korea summons Russian envoy to urge it to stop North Korean Ukraine involvement Radio Free Asia 21 Oct 2024 -- South Korea summoned Russia's ambassador on Monday to demand that it stops the involvement of North Korean troops in the war in Ukraine while the embassy insisted that cooperation with North Korea was "not directed against" South Korean security interests.
We Need Our Partners' Resolve in Light of Reports about North Korea's New Role in Supporting Russia - Address by the President President of Ukraine 21 Oct 2024
Russia-North Korea Cooperation Poses No Threat to South Korea's Security - Embassy Sputnik 21 Oct 2024 -- Cooperation between Russia and North Korea is being held in compliance with international law and is not aimed against security interests of South Korea, a spokesperson for the Russian embassy in Seoul told Sputnik on Monday.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Construction Site for Recovery in Flood-hit Areas of Jagang Province KCNA 22 Oct 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, gave field guidance at the construction site for rehabilitating the flood-hit areas in Jagang Province on Oct. 21.
Rodong Sinmun Lauds Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un as Outstanding Leader KCNA 21 Oct 2024 -- An era of comprehensive development of socialism being opened up on this land amid the vigorous struggle to create a world-class example of building an independent and powerful state is a brilliant fruition brought about by the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un , peerlessly great man and outstanding leader of the Juche revolution, Rodong Sinmun Monday says in an article, and goes on:
North Korean Troops In Ukraine Would Show Kremlin 'Weakness,' Says U.S. Congressman RFE/RL 20 Oct 2024 -- The possible deployment of North Korean soldiers to fight with invading Russian forces in Ukraine "demonstrates a certain weakness of Russia," says Gerry Connolly, a U.S. congressman (Democrat-Virginia) and acting president of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui Issues Press Statement KCNA 20 Oct 2024 -- DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui on October 19 made public the following press statement titled "The countries involved in imposing illegal and outrageous sanctions on the DPRK will have to pay a dear price":
Press Statement by Vice-Minister for Int'l Organizations of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 20 Oct 2024 -- Kim Son Gyong, vice-minister for International Organizations of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, released the following press statement on Sunday:
North Korea slams new-US-led sanctions monitoring team as 'unlawful' Press TV 20 Oct 2024 -- North Korea's Foreign Minister has denounced a newly established multilateral sanctions monitoring team, led by the United States, as "completely unlawful and illegitimate," according to a report by the Korean media on Sunday.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Reply Message from Xi Jinping KCNA 20 Oct 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 reply message from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, on October 16.
Truth about ROK's Serious Provocation of Violating DPRK's Sovereignty Uncovered: Spokesman for DPRK Ministry of National Defence KCNA 19 Oct 2024 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK said on Oct. 18 that the ROK military gangsters' involvement in the serious provocation of violating the DPRK's sovereignty was clearly proved through the discovery of decisive material evidence and an objective and scientific investigation into it.
North Korea to Consider Repeated Intrusion by South Korean Drone a Declaration of War Sputnik 19 Oct 2024 -- A South Korean drone was found in one of the districts of Pyongyang, and the Defense Ministry of North Korea has said a repeated intrusion by South Korean military assets will be considered a declaration of war and lead to retaliatory strikes, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
North Korea sending troops to aid Russia in Ukraine war: South's spy agency Radio Free Asia 18 Oct 2024 -- South Korea's spy agency said Friday that North Korea had decided to send "large-scale" troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine, with 1,500 special forces already in Russia's Far East undergoing training.
South Korea Accuses Pyongyang Of Sending Soldiers To Russia RFE/RL 18 Oct 2024 -- South Korea claims Pyongyang began moving special forces to Russia earlier this month, days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made a similar accusation that North Korea had sent soldiers and weapons to help support the Kremlin in its war against Ukraine.
US 'concerned' by reports North Korea shipping soldiers to Russia VOA 18 Oct 2024 -- Growing evidence of an expanding military partnership between North Korea and Russia is sparking renewed concern in Washington, where officials see Moscow making a determined but desperate push to advance in its war against Ukraine.
Joint Statement on Strengthening Cooperation to Improve Human Rights in North Korea US Dept. of State 18 Oct 2024 -- The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Republic of Korea, and Japan on the occasion of the Trilateral Meeting on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
US, allies take lead on North Korea sanctions VOA 18 Oct 2024 -- Over the blue waters of the East China Sea, a Canadian air force patrol crew scans the horizon, searching for vessels suspected of making illicit transfers of oil to North Korea.
Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 18 Oct 2024 -- The following is the press statement of Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, titled "Do not spout absurd remarks":
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects 2nd Corps Headquarters of KPA KCNA 18 Oct 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, on October 17 inspected the headquarters of the 2nd Corps of the Korean People's Army.
Spokesman for DPRK Ministry of Public Security Releases Statement KCNA 18 Oct 2024 -- On Friday morning, rubbish scattered by a large balloon sent by the ROK scum was found again in Hwaam-ri and Munbong-ri of Phyonggang County in Kangwon Province and in Ryonghak-ri of Cholwon County of the province near the southern border of the DPRK.
DPRK top leader calls S. Korea "foreign country and apparent hostile country" People's Daily 18 Oct 2024 -- The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) called South Korea "a foreign country and an apparent hostile country," and stressed "useless awareness about fellow countrymen and unreasonable idea of reunification" when he addressed inter-Korean relations, as he called for ramping up the war-fighting capabilities during an inspection trip to the headquarters of the 2nd Corps of the Korean People's Army on Thursday, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday.
DPRK confirms complete block of road, railway connections to S. Korea People's Daily 17 Oct 2024 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on Thursday that the roads and railways connecting South Korea in the eastern and western parts of the DPRK southern border have been completely blocked, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
North Korea defines South as 'hostile state' after blowing up key road, rail links Press TV 17 Oct 2024 -- North Korea has officially declared South Korea as "a hostile state" in its revised constitution, a move that comes just two days after Pyongyang blew up the key road and railway links with its neighbor.
US, allies to monitor North Korea sanction violations with new body Radio Free Asia 17 Oct 2024 -- Eleven countries, including the United States, South Korea and Japan, will launch a new joint body to monitor North Korea sanctions violations, the South's foreign ministry said.
New body to monitor North Korea sanctions enforcement faces doubts about legitimacy VOA 17 Oct 2024 -- A question of legitimacy surrounds a new body created to monitor the enforcement of sanctions on North Korea in the absence of a U.N. experts panel with authority to track Pyongyang's expanding illegal military transfers to Moscow.
Joint Statement on Establishing Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team for Implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions Regarding the DPRK US Dept. of State 16 Oct 2024
Joint Statement on the Republic of Korea-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Vice Foreign Ministerial Meeting US Dept. of State 16 Oct 2024 -- "The 1st Vice Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Kim Hong Kyun, the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America Kurt M. Campbell, and the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Okano Masataka met in Seoul on October 16, 2024."
Russia forming North Korean battalion amid soldier shortage: report Radio Free Asia 16 Oct 2024 -- Russia is forming a special battalion consisting of up to 3,000 North Koreans to help push Ukraine's forces out of Kursk amid a manpower shortage on the front lines due to heavy casualties, Ukraine's media reported.
Many Youth and Students in DPRK Volunteer to Join or Rejoin KPA KCNA 16 Oct 2024 -- The whole DPRK is full of the will to annihilate the scum of the ROK who violated its inviolable sovereignty and security.
Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 15 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement on Tuesday:
Press Statement of Spokesperson for Korea Association for Human Rights Studies KCNA 15 Oct 2024 -- A spokesperson for the Korea Association for Human Rights Studies released the following press statement on October 14:
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Convenes Consultative Meeting on National Defence and Security KCNA 15 Oct 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, convened a consultative meeting on national defence and security on Oct. 14.
North Korea blows up northern side of inter-Korean roads: Seoul Radio Free Asia 15 Oct 2024 -- North Korea blew up its side of roads connected to South Korea on Tuesday, the South Korean military said, after Pyongyang vowed to cut cross-border transport links amid disputes over drones that the North says have flown over its capital.
Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 14 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement on Monday:
Session of Permanent Commission of SPA Standing Committee of DPRK Held KCNA 14 Oct 2024 -- A session of Permanent Commission of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK took place.
Press Statement of External Policy Office Chief of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 14 Oct 2024 -- The chief of the External Policy Office of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea released the following press statement "The U.S. frantic anti-DPRK 'human rights' conspiratorial racket will only highlight its completely bankrupt policy toward the DPRK" on October 13:
Russia urges South Korea to avoid provocations amid drone dispute with North Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2024 -- Russia said South Korea should refrain from "further provocations" in response to North Korea's accusation that Seoul had sent unmanned drones across the border. The warning came as Moscow geared up to ratify a treaty on a strategic partnership with Pyongyang.
Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the escalation of tension in the Korean Peninsula Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Oct 2024
Zelenskiy Claims North Korea Sending Soldiers, Weapons To Russia RFE/RL 14 Oct 2024 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he had been briefed by Ukrainian intelligence services about what he described as North Korea's effective involvement in Russia's war in his country.
Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of WPK Central Committee KCNA 13 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement "Reckless challenge hysteria will hasten the miserable end of the ROK" on October 13:
Statement of Spokesman for Ministry of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 13 Oct 2024 -- Grave touch-and-go military tensions are prevailing on the Korean peninsula due to the ROK's wanton violation of the sovereignty of the DPRK through infiltrations of drones into its capital city of Pyongyang.
Press Statement of Spokesman for Ministry of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 13 Oct 2024 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea released the following press statement "Gambling with the lives of people will result in miserable ruin" on October 13:
North Korea says border units ready to shoot amid drone dispute with South Radio Free Asia 13 Oct 2024 -- North Korea said its army units near the border with South Korea have been ordered to be ready to launch strikes on the South amid disputes over drones that the North says have flown over its capital Pyongyang. South Korea's military said Monday it had detected signs North Korea was preparing to blow up cross-border roads.
Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of WPK Central Committee KCNA 12 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement titled "ROK military is hard to evade its responsibility for chiefly grave infringement upon DPRK sovereignty and accomplice" on October 12:
Crucial Statement of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 11 Oct 2024 -- The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Friday issued the following crucial statement "The trigger for defending sovereignty and security will be pulled up without hesitation":
Present Situation of U.S.-ROK Alliance on Defence Cost Sharing Negotiations KCNA 11 Oct 2024 -- Kim Myong Chol, an international affairs analyst of the DPRK, issued the following article titled "Present situation of the U.S. and the ROK alliance on defence cost sharing negotiations":
North Korea says South sent drones over its capital, warns of conflict Radio Free Asia 11 Oct 2024 -- North Korea said on Friday that South Korea has sent unmanned drones over its capital, Pyongyang, three times since last week, adding it could lead to "an armed conflict that could even escalate into war."
Kremlin rejects 'fake news' reporting North Koreans fighting for Russia in Ukraine Press TV 10 Oct 2024 -- President Vladimir Putin's spokesman has dismissed a report claiming North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russian troops in its war in Ukraine.
Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink's Call with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan Counterparts Concerning Developments in the DPRK US Dept. of State 09 Oct 2024 -- Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink held a call with ROK Vice Foreign Minister for Strategy and Intelligence Cho Koo-rae, and Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki on October 8 to discuss concerning developments in the DPRK.
North Korea says it will bolster defense on border with South, cut road, rail links Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2024 -- North Korea's military said it will cut off roads and railways to South Korea and bolster border defenses from Wednesday, citing South Korean military exercises and U.S. "strategic nuclear assets" for the decision.
EXPLAINED: Are North Korean troops going to help Russia in Ukraine? Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2024 -- South Korea's defense minister said this week that rival North Korea was likely to send troops to Ukraine to support Russia's army there. If that were to happen it would signal a major upgrade of cooperation between the allies and a rare foray by the long-isolated and nuclear-armed North into foreign conflict.
Love Shown by Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un for Victims of Flood-hit Areas KCNA 09 Oct 2024 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un took an important step to make the inhabitants and schoolchildren in the flood-hit areas come to Pyongyang to live and learn during the recovery from flood damage. Since then, he has shown meticulous care for them with paternal love.
Report of KPA General Staff KCNA 09 Oct 2024 -- The General Staff of the Korean People's Army (KPA) issued the following report on Wednesday:
At 11th Session of 14th SPA of DPRK KCNA 09 Oct 2024 -- The minister of National Defence and members of the Cabinet newly appointed at the 11th Session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the DPRK are as follows:
DPRK Academy of Defence Sciences Conducts Test-fire of 240 mm-caliber Controllable Multiple Rocket Launcher Shells KCNA 09 Oct 2024 -- The DPRK Academy of Defence Sciences conducted a test-fire of 240 mm-caliber controllable multiple rocket launcher shells under production at defence industrial enterprises under the Second Economy Commission on Oct. 8.
11th Session of 14th SPA of DPRK Held KCNA 09 Oct 2024 -- The 11th Session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the DPRK took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall from October 7 to 8.
Speech at Congratulatory Visit to Kim Jong Un University of National Defence KCNA 08 Oct 2024 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a speech at the congratulatory visit to Kim Jong Un University of National Defence.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Greetings to Russian President KCNA 08 Oct 2024 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a message of greeting to Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on Monday.
Invincible Workers' Party of Korea Guided by Great Leader KCNA 08 Oct 2024 -- Today the Workers' Party of Korea has grown stronger into an invincible party which is confidently guiding the socialist cause despite severe hardship.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Pays Congratulatory Visit to Kim Jong Un University of National Defence KCNA 08 Oct 2024 -- Kim Jong Un University of National Defence, which has made distinguished contributions to bolstering up powerful self-defence capability of the DPRK while glorifying the proud history and tradition as a comprehensive defence science and technology educational base of the country in the long course of the revolution for realizing the great cause of building a rich country with strong army, is greeting its 60th founding anniversary with high pride.
South Korea sees signs of North building large nuclear-powered submarine Radio Free Asia 08 Oct 2024 -- The South Korean military has detected apparent signs that North Korea has started to build a large nuclear-powered submarine, a Seoul-based lawmaker said on Tuesday, as North Korea's leader dialed up his threat to use nuclear weapons against its enemies.
North Korea likely to send troops to support Russia: South's defense minister Radio Free Asia 08 Oct 2024 -- North Korea is likely to send members of its regular armed forces to Ukraine in support of Russia, said South Korea's defense minister on Tuesday, which would signal a significant deepening of cooperation between the allies.
Greetings from Chinese FM KCNA 07 Oct 2024 -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on Sunday received a message of greeting from Wang Yi, foreign minister of the People's Republic of China, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
China, North Korea mark 75th anniversary of ties in muted tone Radio Free Asia 07 Oct 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have marked the 75th anniversary of their countries' relations but the messages they exchanged were less effusive and shorter than in the past, hinting at cooler ties.
Ukrainian missile attack kills 6 North Korean officers: report Radio Free Asia 06 Oct 2024 -- Six North Korean military officers were among about 20 military personnel killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on Russian-occupied territory near the city of Donetsk, a Ukrainian news agency reported.
Xi, Kim exchange congratulatory messages over 75th anniversary of China-DPRK diplomatic ties Global Times 06 Oct 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and 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 (DPRK), on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages over the 75th anniversary of the China-DPRK diplomatic ties.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects Regional-industry Factories under Construction in North Phyongan Province KCNA 06 Oct 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, visited the regional-industry factories under construction in North Phyongan Province and guided the construction project.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Greetings from Chinese President KCNA 06 Oct 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 greeting from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC), on October 6.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Message of Greeting to Xi Jinping KCNA 06 Oct 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, Sunday sent a message of greeting to Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Oversees Live Artillery Firing by Graduates of O Jin U Artillery Academy KCNA 06 Oct 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, oversaw a live artillery firing by the 75th-term graduates of O Jin U Artillery Academy on the eve of their advance into the active commanding officers of core arm of the Korean People's Army.
Enlarged Plenary Meeting of DPRK Cabinet Held KCNA 05 Oct 2024 -- An enlarged plenary meeting of the DPRK Cabinet took place on October 3.
North Korea to use all forces including nuclear if attacked: Kim Jong Un Radio Free Asia 04 Oct 2024 -- North Korea would use nuclear weapons "without hesitation" if its territory was attacked by the United States and its ally South Korea, leader Kim Jong Un said, days after South Korea warned that North Korea's regime would be finished it it tried to use its nuclear weapons.
Solving North Korean abduction issue 'most important task': Japan's new PM Radio Free Asia 04 Oct 2024 -- Solving the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea is the "most important task" for the government, said newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Nuclear stalemate sparks debate over information campaign aimed at North Korea VOA 04 Oct 2024 -- As a nuclear standoff between the United States and North Korea continues with no diplomatic off-ramp in sight, some experts in Washington say an information campaign aimed at pressing North Korea should be considered as an alternative strategy, while others caution against such an approach.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects Training Base of Special Operation Units of KPA in Western Area KCNA 04 Oct 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, inspected the training base of the special operation units of the Korean People's Army (KPA) in the western area on October 2 to learn about the drills of combatants.
Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK Is It "Boast of Strength" by Group of Curs or Funeral Procession of Colonial Mercenary Army = Impression on Event Marking "ROK Armed Forces' Day" = KCNA 04 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement on Thursday:
Press Statement by Spokesperson for DPRK NCC for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism KCNA 03 Oct 2024 -- A spokesperson for the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) of the DPRK for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism released the following press statement on October 3:
INTERVIEW: Trump 'would love to see his friend Kim Jong Un again' Radio Free Asia 02 Oct 2024 -- John Bolton was National Security Adviser to former President Donald Trump from 2018-2019. During Bolton's tumultuous tenure, one of the goals of the administration was to secure a nuclear-free Korean peninsula by engaging in direct dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
South Korea unveils missile that can hit the North's bunkers Radio Free Asia 01 Oct 2024 -- South Korea unveiled its latest domestically produced ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo-5, on Tuesday as President Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korea that it would face the end of its regime if it attempted to use nuclear weapons.
Press Statement by Vice-Minister of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 01 Oct 2024 -- Kim Kang Il, vice-minister of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on Tuesday issued the following press statement titled "The U.S. reckless military bluff and moves for escalating tensions will only increase security instability of its mainland":
Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry of DPRK Gives Answers KCNA 01 Oct 2024 -- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA on Tuesday as regards the fact that Israel's recent large-scale military attack and terrorist acts against Lebanon caused huge casualties:
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Greetings to General Secretary of C.C., CPC KCNA 01 Oct 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, sent a message of greeting to Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC), on October 1.

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