Japan, Sweden to elevate ties; North Korea-Russia military cooperation condemned in joint statement
As both Japan and Sweden face the threat of Russia, the nations aim to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of areas, including security.
North Korea
New Starbucks branch offers sweeping views of North Korean village, mountain
At the just-opened store, with seating for around 40 patrons, the glass walls frame panoramic vistas of Kaepung-gun and Songaksan in the North Korean city of Kaesong.
Russian defence chief leaves North Korea after high-level talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed his “unwavering support” for Russia’s policy on the war in Ukraine during a meeting with Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov…
Meet 1VERSE, first K-pop boy band to feature North Korean defectors
The four members are from North Korea, US, and Japan, and seek to tell their own stories through music.
Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan agree to continue cooperation despite Sado mine row
The foreign ministers of both countries agreed to ensure that issues arising from the Sado mine memorial ceremony do not affect the development of bilateral relations, and to…
North Korea may officially declare troop deployments to Russia: Seoul
The Unification Ministry suggested Seoul detected "signs of unease" within North Korean society, as rumors, including accounts of families in tears, have surfaced and spread…
Distress over North Korea loudspeakers compromising South Korean border residents’ health
The broadcasts consist of peculiar sounds like sirens and metal clanging, stop and start repeatedly at all hours, and has a range of noise levels, according to local reports.
North Korea, Russia court softer image: From animal diplomacy to tourism
North Korea and Russia concluded a ministerial meeting in Pyongyang aimed at expanding cooperation in the trade, economic, scientific and technological sectors on November 20, at…
North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia, South Korean intelligence service confirms
It is estimated there are now 10,900 to 12,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia, although more could be sent along with a growing supply of weapons.
President Yoon focuses on expanding global solidarity against NK-Russia military ties at APEC, G20 summits
The President used the diplomatic stages to issue a stern warning against North Korea's troop deployment to Russia in support of its war in Ukraine, considered a critical…