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Kim Jong Un oversaw ballistic missile tests in Pyongyang as North Korea's leader called for stronger offensive capabilities along the border with South Korea. The tests involved 'major weapons' aimed at enhancing strike capabilities.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Pyongyang may mark a turning point in the international debate over North Korea’s nuclear weapons. The visit avoided public discussion of denuclearisation, with Xi instead advocating for expanded cooperation.

Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison for allegedly ordering drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law. The case centers on accusations that the drone operations were intended to justify domestic martial law.

Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison for ordering drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify martial law. The case alleges these actions were intended to escalate regional tensions and support the declaration of martial law domestically.

South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister have been sentenced to 30 years in prison for allegedly ordering drone flights over Pyongyang to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending drones into North Korea, a move prosecutors claimed was intended to create a pretext for his 2024 martial law declaration. He had previously been sentenced to life in jail in February for leading an insurrection to 'paralyse' South Korea’s...

China has not explicitly addressed nuclear weapons during and after President Xi Jinping's recent visit to North Korea, but analysts suggest this does not indicate acceptance of Pyongyang's growing nuclear arsenal. Neither Beijing nor Pyongyang mentioned nuclear weapons or denuclearisation in official statements following the two-day state visit.

Pyongyang has leveraged its partnership with Moscow to gain strategic influence over Beijing, shifting from economic dependence to reshaping power dynamics in Asia. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and intensifying major power confrontations facilitated this shift.

Chinese President Xi Jinping returned home after a rare visit to North Korea, where he met with leader Kim Jong Un to discuss expanding cooperation in trade, agriculture, and technology. The leaders emphasized strengthening bilateral ties and traditional friendship but did not address North Korea's nuclear program during their summit.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea following meetings with Trump and Putin, emphasizing an 'invincible friendship' to strengthen ties. Analysts suggest Beijing prioritizes regime stability in North Korea as a strategic buffer amid U.S. rivalry.

China and North Korea's leaders met in Pyongyang on June 8 to reaffirm traditional ties amid growing geopolitical tension. The summit highlights Kim Jong-Un's strong position as North Korea's leader and aims to strengthen the alliance between the two nations.

President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for a rare summit with Kim Jong Un, where they pledge to strengthen cooperation. The meeting marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un pledged stronger ties during a two-day visit to Pyongyang. This marks Xi's first official trip to North Korea since 2019.

Chinese President Xi has been welcomed in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019. The article references the proverbial phrase 'as close as lips and teeth' to describe China-North Korea relations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea and stayed at the Kumsusan State Guest House in Pyongyang. He was welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the airport and attended a ceremony at Kim Il-sung Square. The guest house, completed in 2019, was first used during Xi's previous visit to North Korea.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Pyongyang at a rare summit.

Xi and Kim expressed hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea. Xi traveled to Pyongyang in a likely attempt to reassert China's influence over its socialist neighbor.

Xi traveled to Pyongyang to meet with Kim, expressing hopes for stronger China-North Korea ties. The visit aims to reinforce China's influence over its socialist neighbor.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Pyongyang to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, agriculture, construction, and technology. They emphasized strategic unity and reaffirmed their nations' commitment to the 65-year-old mutual defense treaty.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in seven years, receiving a colorful welcome in Pyongyang.

Chinese leader Xi visited North Korea for a meeting with Kim. This is Xi's first trip to Pyongyang in seven years, occurring as North Korea has increased its rhetoric on nuclear expansion.

Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day visit, his first to North Korea since 2019. He emphasized the 'combat friendship forged in blood' and mutual trust between China and North Korea, pledging to deepen strategic communication.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Pyongyang in his first visit in seven years, a trip likely meant to reassert China’s unique influence over North Korea in return for providing economic and political benefits.

President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in seven years to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties, amid stalled progress on denuclearisation. Analysts suggest the visit highlights China's confidence and its role as Pyongyang's key ally.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in seven years. The visit occurs amid significant military developments.

North Korea reaffirms its status as a nuclear-armed state, with Kim Yo-jong stating the country will not back down or tolerate threats. This declaration comes ahead of a visit by China's Xi, as reported by state media KCNA.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang on June 8 for the first time in seven years, following recent summits with the U.S. and Russian presidents.

Chinese leader Xi is set to visit North Korea on June 8-9, his first visit in seven years, as Pyongyang strengthens relations with Russia.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with the AFC Women’s Champions League-winning Naegohyang Women’s FC team in Pyongyang, celebrating their historic first title. The team defeated Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan 1-0 in the final on May 23.

China's President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Pyongyang soon, ending a seven-year gap since the last high-level diplomatic engagement between China and North Korea. The visit highlights China's strategic interest in maintaining a strong relationship with North Korea.

North Korea is engaging in sports diplomacy with South Korea under its new 'two states' policy, rebranding inter-Korean exchanges as inter-state interactions. Women's football is highlighted as a medium for this renewed engagement.

Dandong, a Chinese border city facing North Korea across the Yalu River, shows signs of improved China-North Korea relations through resuming cross-border rail traffic. Freight volumes have increased, and travel agencies report rising inquiries, with the first passenger trains crossing the border since March.

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, according to South Korea's military. This incident marks the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by Pyongyang this year.

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, according to South Korea's military. This action is part of a series of weapons demonstrations by Pyongyang this year.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly preparing for a significant diplomatic visit to Pyongyang following Trump's political developments. This would mark a rare and momentous trip by the Chinese leader to North Korea, indicating a potential shift in regional diplomacy.

The article examines AUKUS's impact on North Korea's strategic posture over the past five years, analyzing how Pyongyang perceives the alliance as a threat. It questions whether AUKUS has actually influenced North Korea's evolving grand strategy despite the regime's rhetoric portraying it as dangerous.

North Korea claims it is not bound by any nuclear non-proliferation treaty and its status as a nuclear-armed state will not change based on external claims. The statement was made by Pyongyang. North Korea's nuclear status remains unchanged.

A key bridge linking North Korea and Russia is almost finished, as shown by satellite images, indicating a deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow. The road crossing is a significant development in the ties between the two nations. This bridge highlights the strengthening bond between North Korea and Russia.

North Korean hackers linked to Pyongyang have stolen $6 billion in cryptocurrency, including 76% of 2026's reported spoils. In April, they drained $577 million from two DeFi platforms, highlighting a growing threat to crypto markets.

North Korea has opened a museum in Pyongyang to commemorate troops killed fighting for Russia. The move follows plans for military cooperation between the two nations, symbolizing deepening ties.