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North Korean Embassy in Russia hosts banquet marking ruling party anniversary
Published: 14 Oct. 2025, 08:55 North Korea's Ambassador to Russia Sin Hong-chol is seen at the opening of an exhibition titled ″Shoulder to Shoulder,″ which explores the history of allied relations between Russia (USSR) and the Democratic People's...

North Korea Debuts Latest Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Military Parade
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un held a massive military parade on Friday and Saturday in Pyongyang that included the public debut of North Korea’s most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-20. The Hwasong-20 is not...

Over 10,000 pieces of media content praising North Korea circulated since 2020
South Korea's state-run media watchdog ordered action against over 10,000 pieces of content between 2020 and the first half of this year for inappropriately sympathizing with the communist North Korea's system and ideas or praising its dictatorial...

Eighth Army Able to Counter North Korean Artillery, Commander Says
The Eighth Army, part of Combined Forces Korea with Republic of Korea (ROK) units, is able to counter North Korean artillery, according to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William “Hank” Taylor. Such North Korean artillery includes Koksan self-propelled guns...

Delegation from N. Korea's electric industry ministry departs for Russia: KCNA
SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- A delegation from North Korea's electric industry ministry has departed Pyongyang for Russia to attend a global energy forum, state media reported Tuesday. The delegation, led by Minister Kim Yu-il, left Pyongyang the...

N. Korean Embassy in Russia hosts banquet marking ruling party anniversary
SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- The North Korean Embassy in Russia has hosted a banquet marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), attended by key Russian parliamentary and government officials, state media...

7 Greta Lee movies to watch if you loved her in ‘TRON: Ares’
New releases under the Tron franchise have always generated plenty of interest and the new Greta Lee movie, TRON: Ares, is no different. Tron movies are known for innovative imagery and special effects, and it is obvious that a lot of effort went...

North Korea’s military is more advanced than some think
North Korea’s push to modernize its military is accelerating, fueled by deepening ties with Russia and a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and automated warfare. Pyongyang is in its strongest strategic position in decades, a reality that...

North Korean Hackers Attacking Developers with 338 Malicious npm Packages
North Korean state-sponsored threat actors have intensified their supply chain attacks against software developers through a sophisticated campaign dubbed “Contagious Interview,” deploying 338 malicious npm packages that have accumulated over...

Trump notably absent from North Korean parade marking Kim Jong Un’s rule with new advanced missiles
At a massive military parade attended by foreign leaders, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rolled out his nuclear-armed military’s most powerful weapons, including a new intercontinental ballistic missile he may be preparing to test in the coming...

North Korean Troops Who Fought In Russia’s Kursk Marched In Pyongyang Parade (Videos)
Click to see full-size image. (Korean Central News Agency) North Korean troops who participated in the battle against Kiev forces in Russia’s Kursk marched on October 10 at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang in a large parade meant to mark the...

South Korean Defense Ministry: Russia may Have Provided Submarine Technology to North Korea
North Korea has likely received technical assistance from Russia to advance its submarine fleet. South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik stated this during a parliamentary defense committee hearing, as reported by Reuters. According to the...

'Shoulder to Shoulder' Exhibition on Russia-North Korea Cooperation Kicks Off in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20251013/shoulder-to-shoulder-exhibition-on-russia-north-korea-cooperation-kicks-off-in-moscow-1122936838.html 'Shoulder to Shoulder' Exhibition on Russia-North Korea Cooperation Kicks Off in Moscow 'Shoulder to Shoulder'...

China, North Korea to strengthen strategic ties
China says it is ready to develop its relationship with North Korea to strengthen strategic cooperation in international and regional affairs, North Korea’s state media KCNA reported. Chinese President Xi Jinping made the comment in a letter to...

North Korea Unveils Heavily Enhanced New Chonma 20 Tank: Are Exports to Russia Next?
The Korean People’s Army has unveiled a new type of main battle tank, the Chonma 20, which was first seen in Kim Il Sung Square at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Korean Workers’ Party. The tank represents a further...
After summit, North Korea shows Trump in striking new light
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Koreans are getting a new look at President Donald Trump. They see him shaking hands with Kim Jong Un at their historic summit in Singapore, and even awkwardly saluting a three-star general. It's a far cry from...

North Korea unveils new intercontinental ballistic missile that may be tested in coming weeks
At a massive military parade attended by foreign leaders, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rolled out his nuclear-armed military’s most powerful weapons, including a new intercontinental ballistic missile he may be preparing to test in coming...

Infographic: North Korea’s smallest military parade in years still packs a punch
Kim Jong Un embraces less is more approach, reducing scale but rolling out new ICBM, hypersonic missile and drone assets North Korea’s first military parade in more than two years ended up being one of the smallest of Kim Jong Un’s rule, though...

S. Korea issues evacuation alert after N. Korea after dam release
(MENAFN) South Korea has issued an evacuation alert after North Korea reportedly released water from a dam north of the inter-Korean border without providing prior notice, according to reports. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment said...

N. Korea's Kim says national potential fully showcased in party anniversary events
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has watched a mass gymnastic and art performance with people who helped host recent celebrations marking a party anniversary, saying they demonstrated the country's "potentials and might." Kim watched the...