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Kim Jong Un Initiated Troop Deployment to Russia as South Korea Detects Signs of More Troops and Drones in Preparation
U.S. intelligence agencies, in a report cited by The New York Times, assert that the move was initiated by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, with Russian President Vladimir Putin accepting the offer promptly. U.S. intelligence agencies, in a report cited by The New York Times, assert that the move was initiated by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, with Russian President Vladimir Putin accepting the offer promptly. -
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. -
Trump Calls North Korea’s Role in Russia’s War a ‘Complicating Factor,’ Highlights Relationship with Kim Jong Un
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with Time magazine, described North Korea's reported involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine as a "very complicating factor," while emphasizing his personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump, recently named the publication's "Person of the Year" for the second time, spoke about the geopolitical implications of Pyongyang's actions and reflected on his unique diplomatic engagement with Kim during his presidency. Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with Time magazine, described North Korea's reported involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine as a "very complicating factor," while emphasizing his personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump, recently named the publication's "Person of the Year" for the second time, spoke about the geopolitical implications of Pyongyang's actions and reflected on his unique diplomatic engagement with Kim during his presidency. -
Kim Jong Un Likely to Target Crisis-Hit South Korea Amid Martial Law Fallout and U.S. Scramble
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears poised to capitalize on the political chaos engulfing South Korea after President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration of martial law plunged the nation into turmoil. The unfolding crisis in Seoul has caught the attention of Pyongyang, with analysts suggesting that North Korea may use the instability to advance its strategic objectives and undermine South Korea's alliance with the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears poised to capitalize on the political chaos engulfing South Korea after President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration of martial law plunged the nation into turmoil. The unfolding crisis in Seoul has caught the attention of Pyongyang, with analysts suggesting that North Korea may use the instability to advance its strategic objectives and undermine South Korea's alliance with the United States. -
Kim Jong-un 'Furious' at Putin Over Use of North Korean Troops as 'Cannon Fodder': Report
Tensions are reportedly brewing between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin over the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. According to a Kremlin insider cited on Telegram, Kim is "disappointed" with the high casualties among his forces and has no plans to increase his support for Moscow's military campaign. Tensions are reportedly brewing between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin over the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. According to a Kremlin insider cited on Telegram, Kim is "disappointed" with the high casualties among his forces and has no plans to increase his support for Moscow's military campaign. -
Kim Jong Un Pledges Unwavering Support for Russia’s War, Slams U.S. Intervention
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his nation's unwavering support for Russia's war in Ukraine during a high-level meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Pyongyang. The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Saturday that Kim and Belousov discussed bolstering their countries' strategic partnership amid what they describe as "imperialists' moves for hegemony." North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his nation's unwavering support for Russia's war in Ukraine during a high-level meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Pyongyang. The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Saturday that Kim and Belousov discussed bolstering their countries' strategic partnership amid what they describe as "imperialists' moves for hegemony." -
Donald Trump Eyes Direct Talks with Kim Jong Un
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering a return to direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, aiming to ease escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Sources familiar with the matter suggest Trump's team is exploring the possibility of rekindling a diplomatic relationship established during his first term, despite the absence of any substantial denuclearization agreements from past summits. President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering a return to direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, aiming to ease escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Sources familiar with the matter suggest Trump's team is exploring the possibility of rekindling a diplomatic relationship established during his first term, despite the absence of any substantial denuclearization agreements from past summits. -
Kim Jong Un Calls for 'Limitless' Nuclear Expansion and Pushes for Enhanced War Capabilities
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for an aggressive expansion of his country's nuclear arsenal, citing what he describes as mounting threats from the United States and its allies. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for an aggressive expansion of his country's nuclear arsenal, citing what he describes as mounting threats from the United States and its allies. -
Kim Jong Un Pushes for Mass Production of Suicide Drones
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued orders for the mass production of suicide drones following a recent test demonstration, marking a significant escalation in the country's unmanned aerial capabilities. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued orders for the mass production of suicide drones following a recent test demonstration, marking a significant escalation in the country's unmanned aerial capabilities.