Storming through a lake near the heavily armed border in CHEORWON, South Korea, amphibious tanks blast through the water, accompanied by a chorus of gunfire and smoke. South Korean and U.S. combat engineers work diligently to construct a pontoon bridge and transport armored vehicles, all while under the looming threat of North Korean artillery. For …
North Korea Shuts Down Embassies Around the World Amid Financial Crisis In an unexpected move, North Korea has been shutting down several of its limited embassies across the globe, sparking suspicions of a deepening financial crisis. The reclusive nation has reportedly closed its embassy in Nepal, marking the fifth country it has withdrawn from in …
1 of 2 | Militant group Hamas appeared to use weapons and tactics from North Korea in its surprise assault on Israel from Gaza on October 7, a senior officials with Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Tuesday. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI. | License Photo SEOUL, Oct. 17 (UPI) — According to a senior …
North Korea’s parliament passed an amendment to the constitution that permanently enshrines the growth of its nuclear arsenal, according to state-run media. The amendment was made at a session of the Supreme People’s Assembly, the North’s rubber-stamp parliament, held on Tuesday and Wednesday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the nuclear force-building policy as …
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for strengthening ties with Russia at a meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, according to state-run media. Kim returned from a six-day visit to Russia earlier this week. Photo by KCNA/UPI SEOUL, Sept. 22 (UPI) — In a report published on Friday, it was revealed that …
President Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol said his nation and its allies would not “stand idly by” if North Korea Russia helped North Korea bolster its weapons and nuclear programs. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Sept. 21 (UPI) — During his keynote address at the United Nations General Assembly, South Korean President …
Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of North Korea, concluded his state visit to Russia’s Primorsky Krai region by departing on a train. During his visit, he was treated to a lavish ballet performance and received numerous gifts. The photo is courtesy of KCNA. Sept. 17 (UPI) — Following his state visit, Kim Jong Un, …
Seoul, South Korea — In a meeting at a remote Russian space launch facility, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his country’s unwavering support for Russia in its battle to protect its security interests, particularly in Ukraine. Kim emphasized that North Korea will always stand with Russia on the “anti-imperialist” front, making their relationship …
Kim Jung Un arrived in Russia on Tuesday for his first known trip outside North Korea in over four years, attracting attention to Vladivostok’s train station instead of its airport. According to the New York Times, Kim’s mode of transportation was a “bulletproof” train that is both heavy and slow, with an estimated top speed …
Kim Jong Un’s Armored Train: A Peek into North Korea’s Unique Transportation for State Visits Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has placed a strain on its military operations, particularly in terms of keeping its forces well-supplied. To resolve this issue, President Vladimir Putin has been compelled to enter negotiations with North Korea. As one of …