North Korea, Kim and China

North Korea Ditches ‘China Friendship’ for Stronger Russia Ties – Here’s Why
North Korea shifts focus from China to Russia, removing its "friendship year" section and highlighting growing ties with Moscow.
Kim's Closeness With Putin Tests North Korea's Alliance With China
Beijing has yet to announce the closing ceremony for its "Year of Friendship" with Pyongyang, a possible signal of disapproval.
North Korea's Kim vows to further solidify Russia ties in letter to Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to solidify the country's comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in his letter to President Vladimir Putin on Monday, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday.
North Korean killed in Russia wrote of 'sacred duty' to fight for Kim Jong Un
Ukrainian special forces have released several excerpts from a purported diary it said was found on a North Korean soldier killed in front-line fighting in Russia.
Sending Troops to Help Russia Was North Korea’s Idea, U.S. Officials Say
North Korean troops have now entered Russia’s war with Ukraine in a major way, and some have been killed, Western officials say.
North Korea marks new year with Russian greetings, downplays China’s message
North Korea’s state media published the full text of a New Year’s letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the Rodong Sinmun, a newspaper widely read by the public.
Kim Jong Un vows closer Russia ties amid rising global tensions
Kim Jong Un announced plans to strengthen cooperation with Russia as part of a strategic partnership. The message addressed to Vladimir Putin highlights the importance of bilateral relations. The leader of North Korea,
Kim Jong Un vows to deepen Russia ties amid military pact
Kim Jong Un announced plans to enhance cooperation with Russia within the framework of a strategic partnership. The message addressed to Vladimir Putin emphasizes the significance of bilateral relations.

Russia, Ukraine

North Korea Quietly Honors War Dead As Casualties in Russia Climb
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently said there have been over 3,000 North Korean casualties in Kursk. South Korea ...
North Korea Is Experiencing Mass Casualties in Russia, White House Says
The North Korean losses amount to almost 10 percent of the country’s deployment to Russia, the Biden administration said.
White House: Russia, North Korea treating troops as ‘expendable’ in conflict with Ukraine
White House National Security communications adviser John Kirby said Russia was treating North Korean troops as “expendable” ...
North Korea’s Kim vows the toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office
During a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party, Kim called the U.S. “the most reactionary state that regards ...
Over 1,000 North Korean casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, South Korea says
"Through various sources of information and intelligence, we assess that North Korean troops who have recently engaged in ...
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North Korea
North Korea may dispatch more troops to Russia despite casualties, South Korea’s National Intelligence told lawmakers during a briefing Thursday. Ukraine's intelligence services released new ...
Meet the 10 world leaders to watch in 2025
ST’s foreign bureaus outline how these power players will approach the new year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Farewell to a bad year
People gather near the Brandenburg Gate to celebrate and watch the fireworks for the New Year’s celebrations in Berlin, ...