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North Korea says it tested cruise missile system and vows 'toughest' response to US

North Korea says it tested a cruise missile system, its third known weapons display this year, and vowed “the toughest” response to what it called the escalation of U.S.-South Korean military drills that target the North

The Independent UK

NKorea Test-fires Sea-to-surface Strategic Cruise Missile: KCNA

North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic guided cruise missiles, state news agency KCNA reported Sunday, adding that the weapons "precisely" hit their targets.

International Business Times

The fatal lengths North Korean soldiers will go to to avoid capture by Ukraine

SPECIAL REPORT: The North Korean troops fighting for Russia are highly trained and will stop at nothing to avoid surrender, Ukrainian sources tell Sam Kiley, The Independent’s World Affairs Editor, in Sumy

The Independent UK

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‘Stolen’ missile plans and ‘smart guy’ Kim Jong-un: Trump’s wildest claims in Sean Hannity interview

President Trump made a raft of unsettling claims concerning his foreign adversaries in part two of his sit-down Fox News interview

The Independent UK

Trump describes North Korea leader Kim Jong Un in two words as he takes swipe at Obama and Biden

Donald Trump described North Korea leader Kim Jong Un in two words as he took a swipe at Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

The Independent UK

North Korea preparing to send more troops to Ukraine war, says South Korea

Pyongyang said to be planning to increase support despite high casualties among estimated 11,000 already sent

The Guardian - UK

Trump says he will try to resume relationship with ‘smart guy’ Kim Jong Un

US president says North Korean leader is ‘not a religious zealot’

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Donald Trump says he plans to reach out to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

During his first term in office, Trump met with Kim on three occasions between 2018 and 2019.

Al Jazeera

North Korea ‘to send more troops to Russia despite heavy casualties’

South Korea also said that the North is preparing to test-fire a ballistic missile intended to reach the United States

The Independent UK

North Korean Soldier Nearly Killed After Refusing to Drop Sausage While Surrendering to Ukrainian Forces

A North Korean soldier nearly died after refusing to surrender his sausage at gunpoint when captured by Ukrainian forces.

Latin Times

1,000 North Korean troops reportedly killed fighting for Putin in Kursk region of Russia

A thousand North Korean troops have reportedly been killed in the Kursk region of Russia

Evening Standard

Suicides, new tactics and propaganda iPads: details from captured North Koreans expose new foe in Ukraine

Discovery of two injured servicemen sent from Pyongyang and disguised as Russian fighters blows apart myth that Zelenskyy’s fight is solely with Moscow

The Guardian - UK

US Imposes Sanctions On Sudanese Military Leader And North Korea

U.S. sanctions Sudanese military leaders for obstructing aid and committing atrocities, targeting individuals exploiting North Korean workers.

Top News

North Korea Warns Of Stronger Action Over South's Drills With US, Japan

North Korea condemned on Friday joint military drills between South Korea, Japan and the United States held this week, threatening to respond by exercising its right to self-defence "more intensively".

International Business Times

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The Conversation

Elon Musk is elevating Trump’s foreign policy of deliberate disruption to a new level

Donald Trump’s first term gave the world a taste of deliberately disruptive unwanted involvement in the domestic affairs of other countries, with examples ranging from Britain in the throes of Brexit to North Korea where the 45th US president attempted to forge a personal deal with Kim Jung-Un.

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un using nuclear weapons as insurance policy to stay in power, Rubio says

Kim Jong Un has been using the development of North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme as his “insurance policy” to stay in power, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, said.

International Business Times UK

'IKEA' Finally Opens In North Korea—But There's A Catch

North Korea flaunts fake IKEA store, defying sanctions. Likely selling counterfeit goods, the store serves as propaganda while exploiting Western brands.

The Independent UK

Everything we know about North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Kyiv claims to have captured two North Korean soldiers during fighting in Russia’s Kursk region

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Latin Times

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Before Trump's Return

The launch came as Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya visited South Korea for a series of meetings with top officials, with the Asian neighbours seeking to boost bilateral ties before Trump returns to office next week.

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: What Ukraine might gain from two North Korean captives

In today’s newsletter: Kyiv’s interrogation footage of captured North Korean soldiers leads to questions about what it might do with the soldiers – and what the PoWs might do for them

The Independent UK

North Korea fires multiple missiles as Japanese foreign minister visits Seoul

Takeshi Iwaya in South Korea for talks on trilateral cooperation with US

International Business Times

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.