North Korea
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North Korean Leader Kim Observes Weapons Tests From New Naval Destroyer
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a major weapons trial on the new Kang Kon destroyer, signaling an aggressive push to bolster the nation’s nuclear-capable navy.
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North Korean Troop Casualties Mount as Russia Rejects Long-Range Strike Limits
Ukrainian intelligence reports over 7,000 North Korean casualties in Kursk, while President Putin rejects Kyiv’s proposal to limit long-range missile use.
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Kim Jong Un Vows Nuclear Expansion as Internal Criticism Mounts in Seoul
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced a push to expand the country’s nuclear arsenal to ‘overtake the world,’ while former South Korean officials criticize the Lee Jae Myung administration’s hard-line stance.
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Kim Jong Un Reaffirms Russia Alliance Following High-Stakes China Summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged full support for Moscow, signaling a dual-track strategy of security ties with Russia and economic reliance on China following a rare visit from Xi Jinping.
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Xi Jinping Concludes Pyongyang Visit, Reaffirming China-North Korea Alliance
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un have pledged to deepen cooperation in trade and technology, signaling a strategic consolidation of ties as North Korea shifts its reunification policy.
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Kim Jong-Un oversees new AI-guided missile tests in North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has supervised the testing of new AI-guided cruise missiles and artillery systems, marking a shift in tactical strike capability.
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Kim Jong Un Oversees Missile Tests Boosting Naval Power
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of cruise and anti-ship missiles, enhancing naval strike and nuclear deterrence capabilities.
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North Korea commends South’s apology over drone flights
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong called Seoul’s regret over unauthorized drone flights ‘wise behavior,’ while warning against future provocations.
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Bitrefill Reports North Korean Cyberattack, Data Breach
Crypto gift card issuer Bitrefill has disclosed a cyberattack occurring on March 1, 2026, which led to drained company funds and the exposure of some user data. The company suspects North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
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North Korea Tests KN-25 Missiles During Freedom Shield Drills
North Korea fired ten ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang region during ongoing US-South Korea military exercises, highlighting the operational deployment of its tactical nuclear-capable KN-25 system.
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North Korea Fires 10 Missiles Amid U.S. Defense Asset Concerns
North Korea launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles toward the sea on Saturday, marking a significant escalation as concerns mount over the potential relocation of U.S. missile defense assets from South Korea to the Middle East.
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North Korea Backs Iran’s New Leader Amid Middle East Conflict
Pyongyang officially recognizes Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader and condemns US-Israeli actions in the region, underscoring close ties.
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North Korea’s Nuclear Stance Hardens Post-Iran Airstrike
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un affirmed confidence in his nuclear deterrent after a U.S. strike on Iran, while the IAEA reported Pyongyang’s significant nuclear program expansion. This signals escalating regional instability.
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Kim Jong Un Sees Iran Strikes as Nuclear Deterrent Proof
Pyongyang’s reaction to the recent Israel-U.S. strikes on Iran signals strategic caution. It reinforces Kim Jong Un’s belief that a nuclear arsenal is essential for regime survival.
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Kim Jong-un, Daughter Unveil Homes for Fallen Troops, Fueling Succession Talk
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju-ae, inaugurated a new housing district for soldiers killed in Ukraine, drawing renewed focus on her potential succession amid rising casualties.