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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tours facilities during a visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and the production base of weapon grade nuclear materials.
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North Korea may be able to produce a double-digit number of nuclear weapons, MP says

A South Korean lawmaker stated on Thursday that North Korea possesses sufficient plutonium and uranium to manufacture at least a double-digit quantity of nuclear weapons, according to information from the country’s intelligence agency. The agency also anticipates the possibility of North Korea conducting a seventh nuclear test following the U.S. presidential election on November 5, as noted by Lee Seong-kweun, a member of the parliamentary … Continue reading North Korea may be able to produce a double-digit number of nuclear weapons, MP says

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un
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North Korean leader’s sister strongly criticized the presence of US nuclear submarine in a South Korean port

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, condemned the docking of a U.S. nuclear submarine at the South Korean port of Busan, as reported by state media KCNA on Tuesday. She characterized this event as evidence of U.S. intentions to “deploy its nuclear strategic assets, demonstrate its power, and escalate threats,” according to KCNA. The USS Vermont arrived at … Continue reading North Korean leader’s sister strongly criticized the presence of US nuclear submarine in a South Korean port

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US impose sanctions against 5 organizations and an individual related to Russia and North Korea

On Thursday, the United States announced sanctions against a network comprising five organizations and an individual for facilitating financial transactions between Russia and North Korea, which support Moscow’s military efforts in Ukraine and Pyongyang’s armament initiatives, as stated by the Treasury Department. The Treasury emphasized that this action holds accountable those who have aided the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia in evading … Continue reading US impose sanctions against 5 organizations and an individual related to Russia and North Korea

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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles

On Wednesday, North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles towards its eastern coast, as reported by South Korea and Japan. This action occurred shortly after Pyongyang revealed a new uranium enrichment facility and pledged to enhance its nuclear capabilities. The missiles were launched from Kaechon, located north of Pyongyang, at approximately 6:50 a.m. local time (2150 GMT Tuesday), traveling in a northeast direction for about … Continue reading North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles

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Russia’s Shoigu visits Iran for security talks following North Korean meetings

Sergei Shoigu, a senior Russian security official, engaged in discussions with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran on Tuesday, as reported by Russian and Iranian media. This meeting follows Shoigu’s recent encounter with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. Since the onset of the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has strengthened its relationships with both Iran and North Korea, nations that are adversarial towards the … Continue reading Russia’s Shoigu visits Iran for security talks following North Korean meetings

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The ammunition that Russia receives from North Korea is a big problem for our forces, the intelligence chief of Ukraine

The head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, stated on Saturday that Russia’s heightened production of guided bombs, along with artillery ammunition supplied by North Korea, poses significant challenges for Ukrainian forces on the battlefield. Budanov emphasized that the military assistance from North Korea is the most concerning aspect compared to support from Russia’s other allies. He noted, “They provide substantial quantities of artillery ammunition, … Continue reading The ammunition that Russia receives from North Korea is a big problem for our forces, the intelligence chief of Ukraine

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Russia’s top security official meets Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang

Sergei Shoigu, a prominent Russian security official, engaged in discussions with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to Pyongyang on Friday, according to Russian news agencies. This meeting occurred at a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where the United States has accused North Korea of providing ammunition and ballistic missiles to Russia. The U.S. and its allies are currently … Continue reading Russia’s top security official meets Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tours facilities during a visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and the production base of weapon grade nuclear materials.
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North Korea has released photos of its uranium enrichment center for the first time

For the first time, North Korea displayed images of the centrifuges utilized for producing fuel for its nuclear weapons on Friday, during a visit by leader Kim Jong Un to a uranium enrichment facility. He emphasized the need for increased production of weapons-grade material to enhance the country’s arsenal. The state media’s coverage of Kim’s visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and a facility dedicated … Continue reading North Korea has released photos of its uranium enrichment center for the first time

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North Korea contributing to the expansion of Russian military reserves, German general says

The supply of weapons from North Korea has bolstered Russia’s position in Ukraine, enabling it to maintain its domestic arsenals, according to Germany’s leading military official during a visit to South Korea on Monday. Chief of Defence General Carsten Breuer stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not have sought assistance from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for weaponry if it were not beneficial. … Continue reading North Korea contributing to the expansion of Russian military reserves, German general says

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