Russia, Pyongyang and North Korea

North Korean troops deployment to Russia initiated by Pyongyang, reveal US officials
The deployment of North Korean troops to Russia was initiated by Pyongyang, not Moscow, according to U.S. officials. The initiative was swiftly approved by Vladimir Putin, as reported by The New York Times,
Diplomatic sources: Ideas to send troops to Russia came from Pyongyang
Western diplomatic sources in Moscow told NHK in mid-December that the idea to send North Korean troops to Russia originated in Pyongyang, not Moscow.
More than 3K North Korean troops have been killed, wounded fighting for Russia, Ukraine’s Zelensky says
Despite the relatively high casualty rate, Zelensky added that North Korea might send even more resources to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s armies.
North Korean troops deployed to aid Russia were Pyongyang’s idea, NYT reports
While some Western officials initially viewed the arrival of North Korean soldiers in Russia as evidence of the Kremlin’s desperation, U.S. agencies now reportedly believe the idea was North Korea’s initiative,
North Korea To Deploy More Troops to Russia After Over '1,000' Killed: Seoul
South Korea's military has said that North Korea is preparing to continue aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine, despite casualties.
Zelensky warns North Korea could send more troops to help Russia fight Ukraine after 3,000 killed and wounded
There are risks of North Korea sending additional troops and military equipment to the Russian army,” Zelensky said. “We will have tangible responses to this.”
South Korea says it detects signs of North Korea preparing more troops, drones for Russia
South Korea's military said on Monday it has detected signs of North Korea preparing to send more troops and weapons, including suicide drones, to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.
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's troop deployment to Russia driven by Pyongyang, U.S. intelligence says
U.S. intelligence agencies believe that North Korea's troop deployment to Russia was Pyongyang's idea, The New York Times reported Monday.
Over 3000 North Korean troops killed and wounded in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelenskyy says
More than 3,000 North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in Kursk Oblast have been killed or injured, Zelenskyy said on Monday. Seoul earlier warned of North Korea's plans to deploy more troops and weapons.
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North Korean Soldier's Sketch Shows Human 'Bait' Strategy Against Drones
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Military denies setting fire to warehouse over Pyongyang drone allegations
The military on Tuesday dismissed suspicions it could have intentionally set fire to a warehouse in an attempt to conceal ...
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Patient death in Pyongyang exposes healthcare system crisis
A patient's death during a routine appendectomy has sparked discussion about the deteriorating conditions in the country's ...
Video shows 2015 state funeral for top N.Korean soldier, not general who 'died fighting for Russia'
North Korea has supplied Russia with thousands of troops to fight against Ukraine, intelligence officials said, but old ...
Beer for the masses? North Korean beer bar opens in Pyongyang
North Korea is advertising a brand new Western-style beer bar in its capital, but it will likely only be accessible to the ...
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Kim Jong-un declares war on divorced couples and sends them to labor camp
Since 2020, the number of divorces in North Korea has been rising steadily, causing great concern to the country's ...
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DMM Bitcoin hit by $300 million cryptocurrency heist linked to North Korean hackers
The TraderTraitor group – believed to be part of Lazarus Group, which is allegedly linked to the Pyongyang authorities – ...