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North Korea’s military is being transformed on the battlefields of Ukraine – so why is Seoul silent?

Observers question whether South Korea grasps the threat it faces from Pyongyang’s partnership with Moscow

The Guardian - AU

North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening

No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the resort was populated by mobilised locals rather than genuine holidaymakers.

Euronews

Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un voices ‘unconditional’ support for Moscow as Russian foreign minister visits

North Korean leader meets Sergei Lavrov in ‘atmosphere full of warm comradely trust’; six people killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine. What we know on day 1,236

The Guardian - AU

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North Korean defector sues Kim Jong-un alleging torture and sexual violence in regime’s detention facilities

Choi Min-kyung is seeking damages from the state represented by its leader and has also submitted a criminal complaint alleging crimes against humanity

The Guardian - AU

Kim Jong Un To Face Criminal Lawsuit For First Time Ever From A North Korean Defector Over Human Rights Violations

A North Korean defector residing in South Korea is set to file a lawsuit and criminal complaint against North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for human rights violations.

Benzinga

Seoul repatriates six North Koreans who drifted south by accident and sought return

The individuals, who accidentally drifted into South Korean waters this year, were returned across a maritime border on Wednesday.

Euronews

North Korean operative reveals the inner workings of the IT scam infiltrating the Fortune 500 — ‘They had no idea that we were from North Korea’

Thousands of IT workers are trapped inside a global operation that funds North Korea’s weapons program, but one managed to escape.

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Kim Jong-un pays rare public tribute to North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine

Photographs of leader with soldiers’ coffins were displayed at a gala concert marking anniversary of military treaty with Russia

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims to have seized all of Luhansk region

If confirmed Luhansk would be first Ukrainian region to be fully occupied by Moscow; pictures show North Korean leader at repatriation of soldiers apparently killed in Ukraine. What we know on day 1,224

The Guardian - AU

North Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong-un eyes tourism

The Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone can accommodate roughly 20,000 guests a year, according to state-run media.

Euronews

Kim Jong-un hails new North Korean beach resort as one of country’s ‘greatest feats’ this year

North Korean leader was accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju-ae, widely presumed to be his heir, at opening of Wonsan Kalma tourist zone

The Guardian - AU

NATO backs defence hike as Trump claims victory, but doubts linger

NATO leaders meeting in The Hague on Wednesday agreed to raise defence spending to 5 percent of GDP and reaffirmed their mutual defence pledge – steps Donald Trump hailed as a “monumental win” for the US, which he says has carried an unfair share of the burden. But while all…

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending another 5,000 into Kursk – Russian claim

Trump’s ‘short attention span’ leaves Ukraine in lurch at ‘G6’ summit. What we know on day 1,211

The Guardian - AU

24 Of The Most Beautiful Black And White Images Taken By Photographers From All Over The World

We're delighted to reveal the names of the 25 talented photographers who won AAP Magazine #32: B&W.

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Euronews

North Korea relaunches damaged warship after botched unveiling

Leader Kim Jong-un attended the ceremony, claiming the warship’s return demonstrates the country’s determination to expand its naval power in response to “US-led hostilities”.

Latin Times

Trump Is Prepared to Use 'Very Big Force' Against Protesters at His Military Parade Drawing 'Dictatorship' Comparisons

President Donald Trump said he would use force against anyone protesting his $45 million celebration on Sunday, claiming such individuals "hate our country."

Euronews

North Korea salvages capsized destroyer after Kim Yong-un slams 'criminal' failed launch

The incident drew fierce criticism from the North Korean dictator, who called the mishap a “criminal act,” resulting in the arrest of several officials.

The Conversation

Why South Korea’s new leader may be on a collision course with Trump

The new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, calls himself a foreign policy “pragmatist”. He says he is driven by South Korea’s national interest, rather than ideology, and has spoken of his desire to improve relations with China and North Korea.

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Euronews

South Korea's new president vows to restart talks with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election.

Euronews

Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea's presidential election ending months of political turmoil

The liberal opposition candidate has secured more than 49% of the votes in an election that has seen one of the country’s highest voter turnout, with approximately 80% of the 44 million eligible voters taking to the ballot boxes.

The Guardian - UK

Lee Jae-myung wins election as South Korean president

Liberal who led campaign to oust Yoon Suk Yeol wins race as conservative opponent concedes defeat

The Guardian - UK

South Korea goes to the polls to elect new president after Yoon crisis

Election pitting liberal Lee Jae-myung against conservative candidate Kim Moon Soo comes after months of chaos following Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived imposition of martial law

Euronews

What you need to know as South Korea prepares to vote in presidential election

The new president, who will take office immediately, faces a number of pressing challenges including repairing domestic divisions, navigating US trade tensions and confronting North Korea’s growing nuclear threat.

The Guardian - AU

Ukrainian cities ‘terrorised’ by North Korean weapons in Russian hands – report

Multinational team monitoring sanctions finds 20,000 container loads of missiles, artillery, rocket launchers and other munitions have been illegally transferred

Euronews

North Korea detains four officials over naval destroyer debacle

Kim Jong-un last week described the damage to the 5,000-tonne ship as a "criminal act caused by absolute carelessness".

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