Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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Over 1,000 North Korean Troops Killed in Ukraine, South Korea Claims
Reports of North Korean involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine have intensified, with South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) revealing significant casualties among deployed North Korean troops. Approximately 1,100 soldiers from Pyongyang have been killed or wounded in combat, predominantly in the contested Kursk region. This announcement comes after South Korea's intelligence agency disclosed that at least 100 North Korean soldiers had died since December. 
Reports of North Korean involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine have intensified, with South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) revealing significant casualties among deployed North Korean troops. Approximately 1,100 soldiers from Pyongyang have been killed or wounded in combat, predominantly in the contested Kursk region. This announcement comes after South Korea's intelligence agency disclosed that at least 100 North Korean soldiers had died since December. -
China Slams Philippines’ Typhon Missile Deal with U.S., Warns of Regional Arms Race
The Philippines' decision to explore the acquisition of the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system has ignited tensions with China, which has condemned the move as a provocative escalation in an already volatile region. Philippine military chief Lieutenant-General Roy Galido announced on Monday that the missile system, known for its mid-range precision, would be deployed to protect the nation's sovereignty, particularly in contested areas of the South China Sea. 
The Philippines' decision to explore the acquisition of the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system has ignited tensions with China, which has condemned the move as a provocative escalation in an already volatile region. Philippine military chief Lieutenant-General Roy Galido announced on Monday that the missile system, known for its mid-range precision, would be deployed to protect the nation's sovereignty, particularly in contested areas of the South China Sea. -
Xi Jinping Urges Macau to Diversify Economy Amid Casino Reliance Concerns
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Macau to diversify its economy, urging the world's largest gambling hub to shift focus away from its casino-driven revenue model. The statement came as Xi attended the inauguration of Macau's new Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the territory's handover from Portugal to China. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Macau to diversify its economy, urging the world's largest gambling hub to shift focus away from its casino-driven revenue model. The statement came as Xi attended the inauguration of Macau's new Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the territory's handover from Portugal to China. -
South Korean Investigators Ramp Up Pressure on Impeached President Over Rebellion Charges
South Korean investigators are intensifying efforts to question impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this month. Despite repeated requests from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) and other investigative bodies, Yoon has refused to cooperate, deepening the political crisis engulfing the nation. 
South Korean investigators are intensifying efforts to question impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this month. Despite repeated requests from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) and other investigative bodies, Yoon has refused to cooperate, deepening the political crisis engulfing the nation. -
Moscow Near Acceptance of Nuclear-Armed North Korea, US Ambassador Warns
The United States expressed grave concerns at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Wednesday, warning that Russia may be on the brink of accepting North Korea's nuclear weapons program-a stark departure from Moscow's long-standing support for denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. 
The United States expressed grave concerns at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Wednesday, warning that Russia may be on the brink of accepting North Korea's nuclear weapons program-a stark departure from Moscow's long-standing support for denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. -
Over 100 North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine Combat, South Korea's Spy Agencies Reveal
North Korean troops deployed to Russia to bolster its efforts in Ukraine are facing mounting casualties, with at least 100 soldiers killed and over 1,000 injured, according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). In a closed-door briefing to the parliamentary intelligence committee, the NIS disclosed troubling details about the conditions and effectiveness of the North Korean forces in Ukraine. 
North Korean troops deployed to Russia to bolster its efforts in Ukraine are facing mounting casualties, with at least 100 soldiers killed and over 1,000 injured, according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). In a closed-door briefing to the parliamentary intelligence committee, the NIS disclosed troubling details about the conditions and effectiveness of the North Korean forces in Ukraine. -
China Blasts 'Unilateral' EU Sanctions Targeting Firms Alleged to Aid Russia’s War Machine
China has sharply criticized the European Union after the bloc imposed its first comprehensive sanctions on Chinese entities over their alleged support for Russia's military activities in Ukraine. The EU's 15th package of sanctions, announced this week, includes asset freezes and travel bans on seven Chinese individuals and entities accused of supplying drone components and microelectronics to Russia, alongside measures targeting Moscow's so-called shadow fleet of oil transport vessels. 
China has sharply criticized the European Union after the bloc imposed its first comprehensive sanctions on Chinese entities over their alleged support for Russia's military activities in Ukraine. The EU's 15th package of sanctions, announced this week, includes asset freezes and travel bans on seven Chinese individuals and entities accused of supplying drone components and microelectronics to Russia, alongside measures targeting Moscow's so-called shadow fleet of oil transport vessels. -
Kim Jong Un’s Forces Become 'Putin’s Cannon Fodder' as North Korean Troops Suffer 'Serious Losses'
North Korea's involvement in the war in Ukraine has escalated, with reports confirming that its troops are sustaining significant casualties while fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region. U.S. and Ukrainian officials estimate that approximately 10,000 to 12,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to bolster Russia's military, with their focus on supporting Moscow's attempts to regain territory lost to Ukraine during a surprise offensive earlier this year. 
North Korea's involvement in the war in Ukraine has escalated, with reports confirming that its troops are sustaining significant casualties while fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region. U.S. and Ukrainian officials estimate that approximately 10,000 to 12,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to bolster Russia's military, with their focus on supporting Moscow's attempts to regain territory lost to Ukraine during a surprise offensive earlier this year. -
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Marks 13th Anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s Death
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid tribute to his late father, Kim Jong Il, on Tuesday, marking the 13th anniversary of his death with a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang. The solemn commemoration, reported by state media on Wednesday, also honored Kim's grandfather, Kim Il Sung, the founding leader of North Korea. 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid tribute to his late father, Kim Jong Il, on Tuesday, marking the 13th anniversary of his death with a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang. The solemn commemoration, reported by state media on Wednesday, also honored Kim's grandfather, Kim Il Sung, the founding leader of North Korea. -
Russian Troops Burning Faces of Dead North Korean Soldiers to Conceal Losses, Zelensky Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian forces of burning the faces of dead North Korean soldiers to hide their identities and obscure their presence in the war against Ukraine. The allegations, made in a post on X (formerly Twitter), were accompanied by a video purportedly showing the bodies of North Korean troops with visible signs of mutilation. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian forces of burning the faces of dead North Korean soldiers to hide their identities and obscure their presence in the war against Ukraine. The allegations, made in a post on X (formerly Twitter), were accompanied by a video purportedly showing the bodies of North Korean troops with visible signs of mutilation.
