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North Korea Denounces NATO Summit Declaration

North Korea has denounced a declaration at a recent NATO summit that condemned Pyongyang's weapons exports to Russia, calling the document "illegal", state media said Saturday.

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North Korea claims ballistic missile test with ‘superlarge warhead’

South Korean military says Pyongyang’s claim of successful launch ‘likely to be false’.

Al Jazeera

North Korea Launches Abnormal Ballistic Missiles Near Pyongyang

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles, one with an abnormal flight path near Pyongyang. Tensions rise amidst regional military activities.

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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, one may have fallen on land

The latest launches come as US, Japan and South Korea wrap up three days of military exercises dubbed ‘Freedom Edge’.

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US, Allies Condemn N.Korea For Sanctions-busting Arms Sales To Russia

Washington and its allies challenged North Korea at the United Nations on Friday over claims Pyongyang is breaching arms control measures by supplying weapons to Russia to use in its war in Ukraine.

International Business Times

North Korea says it conducted successful test of multiwarhead missile

It is the first known test of a so-called MIRV by Pyongyang, but South Korea is questioning the claim.

Al Jazeera

N. Korean Test Of Likely Hypersonic Missile Fails: Seoul Military Official

North Korea test-fired what appeared to be a hypersonic missile on Wednesday, but the launch ended in a mid-air explosion, an official from Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

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‘Axis of impunity’: How Putin-Kim deal could challenge existing world order

Two leaders signed mutual defence pact during Putin’s high-profile visit to North Korea, his first in 24 years.

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US Says China Fears N.Korea Crisis After Putin Trip

China, despite its public alliance with Russia, is worried North Korea could be emboldened into starting a regional crisis following President Vladimir Putin's visit, a top US official said Monday.

International Business Times

US and allies in war of words with Russian-North Korean alliance

Tension has heightened following an announcement of military cooperation during Putin’s visit to Pyongyang last week.

Al Jazeera

With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine

Behind the pageantry of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea, a strong signal came through: In the spiraling confrontation with the U.S. and its allies over Ukraine, the Russian leader is willing to challenge Western interests like never before

The Independent UK

Insightful Glimpse Into North Korea's Propaganda Machinery

Explore rare imagery capturing Kim Jong Un and Putin's interactions in Pyongyang, revealing a more human side of North Korea.

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US ‘incredibly concerned’ over Putin’s threat to supply weapons to North Korea after Asia tour

State department warns such a move could destabilise the peninsula, as South Korea considers arming Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Kim-Putin deal: why this is a coded message aimed at China and how it worries Beijing

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, paid a visit to Pyongyang this week and signed a defence pact with reclusive North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, as he looks for new allies who can help him increase Russia’s supply of munitions for the war in Ukraine.

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S. Korea Summons Russian Ambassador Over Pyongyang Deal

South Korea summoned Russia's ambassador to Seoul Friday to protest a defence deal signed by President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un during a visit to Pyongyang this week.

Al Jazeera

South Korea fires warning shots as North Korean soldiers cross border again

Incident is the third this month and took place as Russian President Vladimir Putin was visiting Pyongyang.

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Putin And Kim Strengthen Ties With New Defense Pact

Russian President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un strengthen ties during Putin's visit to Pyongyang, exchanging gifts and signing a defense pact.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Putin and Kim: an alarming new pact needs close attention

Editorial: The revival of ties between Russia and North Korea is prompted by events outside Asia, but the best hopes of containment may lie within the region

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Russia and North Korea Have ‘Normal Needs’ to Develop Their Relationship, China’s Vice Foreign Minister Says

Sun Weidong makes the statement after Moscow and Pyongyang signed mutual defense pact

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Russia And North Korea Strengthen Military Alliance Agreement

Russia and North Korea agree to provide military assistance in case of war, raising concerns among the U.S. and allies.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What Russia wants from its alliance with North Korea

In today’s newsletter: Putin has gone from G8 member to outpast relying on Pyongyang to aid his efforts in Ukraine. How worried should the west be?

International Business Times

Putin In Hanoi After Inking N. Korea Defence Pact

Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a state visit to Vietnam on Thursday, a day after signing a mutual defence pact with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who offered his "full support" on Ukraine.

The Conversation

Putin-Kim summit has roots in an alliance of ‘isolated’ nations built over decades

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has spent two days in Pyongyang, meeting with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, and signing a “comprehensive strategic partnership”.

The Independent UK

Putin and Kim Jong Un celebrate new partnership with elaborate ‘gift-off’ in North Korea

Putin showers Kim with gifts after inking mutual defence pact

The Guardian - UK

Putin and Kim keep quiet on details of mutual aid agreement

Russian leader’s visit to Pyongyang seen as a meeting of minds, but long-term military consequences are unclear

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