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Putin And Kim Jong Un Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Putin and Kim signed a strategic partnership agreement during Putin's visit to North Korea, deepening ties and raising concerns in Seoul and Washington.

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Russia and North Korea have had a complicated relationship over the decades

President Vladimir Putin is in North Korea for a summit with its leader, Kim Jong Un, as the two nations deepen their cooperation

The Independent UK

Putin Hails N. Korea's Support For Ukraine War Ahead Of Pyongyang Visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday hailed North Korea for "firmly supporting" Moscow's war in Ukraine ahead of a visit to Pyongyang set to boost defence ties between the two nuclear-armed countries.

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Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years

Russian president to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Putin To Visit N. Korea As Kremlin Floats Possible 'Strategic' Treaty

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to North Korea on Tuesday, in a rare visit that may see Moscow sign a "strategic partnership treaty" with Pyongyang, the Kremlin said.

International Business Times

Putin to visit North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un, both countries say

North Korean state media says Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in the country on Tuesday for a two-day visit, his first trip to the country in 24 years

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The North Korean Missile Researcher Who Became A South Korean Lawmaker

Park Choong-kwon was once a member of an elite North Korean unit that developed long-range missiles.

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Kim's portrait is publicly displayed in North Korea. Here's a look at what it means

The portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been publicly displayed along with those of his father and grandfather for the first time

The Independent UK

North Korea propagandist who helped build Kim family dynasty following death at 94

Kim Jong-un will lead the state funeral committee for Kim Ki-nam

Evening Standard

Kim Jong Un Mourns Death Of North Korea's Former Propaganda Chief

North Korea's former propaganda chief, credited with masterminding the personality cult surrounding the ruling Kim dynasty, has died, state media said Wednesday, with leader Kim Jong Un photographed bowing at his funeral bier.

International Business Times

North Korea Says Japan PM Requested Summit With Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has requested a summit with her brother, adding a meeting was unlikely without a policy shift by Tokyo.

International Business Times

North Korea's Kim turns 40. But there are no public celebrations of his birthday

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un turns 40 on Monday with no announced public celebrations at home

The Independent UK

What we know about Kim Jong Un’s daughter – the ‘successor’ for North Korea at 10 years old

North Korea’s state media bestowing rare praise on Kim Ju Ae, not enjoyed by her father until his position as future leader was set in stone

The Independent UK

US accuses North Korea of supplying Russia with missiles for Ukraine war

The US said recently declassified intelligence pointed to the deal between Russia and North Korea

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The Independent UK

South Korea views the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his likely successor

South Korea's intelligence service says it views the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as her father’s likely heir apparent

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North Korea resumes missile launches in ‘threat to peace and stability’

Pyongyang launched ‘ICBM-class’ missile on Monday, hours after a short-range weapon amid record year of testing.

International Business Times

South Korea Military Says North Fires Ballistic Missile

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Sunday, Seoul's military said, as the United States and South Korea warned any nuclear attack would lead to the end of Pyongyang's regime.

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At UN, North Korea says the US made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO

North Korea is accusing the United States of making 2023 an “extremely dangerous year."

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The Independent UK

South Korean leader warns Russia against weapons collaboration with the North

South Korea’s president sounded a warning to fellow world leaders about the recent communication and possible cooperation between North Korea and Russia

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia provides window into unique North Korean and Russian media coverage

The world is largely relying on North Korean and Russian media for information about the unusual train journey of leader Kim Jong Un to meet with President Vladimir Putin at a space facility

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Kim Jong Un's train travel has a storied history. His father and grandfather did the same thing

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un's train journey to Russia has a storified history

Al Jazeera

The highs and lows of Russia, North Korea relations

Despite common interests, ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have not always been rosy. Here are some key events.

The Independent UK

Whether Russia or the Soviet Union, a timeline of Moscow’s relations with North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia to see President Vladimir Putin

Al Jazeera

Kim Jong Un’s ‘Moving Fortress’ North Korea train: What to know

The North Korean leader’s olive green train is equipped with attack weapons and a helicopter for escape.

The Independent UK

A timeline of the complicated relations between Russia and North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia to see President Vladimir Putin

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