Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that Russian troops have burnt the faces of deceased North Korean soldiers to conceal their identity and hide their presence.&nbsp;

Zelensky shared a 31-second video, showing a group of people burning what appears to be a corpse on a snow-covered slope.&nbsp;

"Even after years of war, when we thought the Russians could not get any more cynical, we see something even worse," Zelensky said in a post on X.&nbsp;

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He further said that Russia not only sends the North Korean troops to storm Ukrainian positions but also "tries to conceal losses of these people".

The Ukrainian president stressed that the Russians attempted to erase any video evidence of their presence.&nbsp;

"Now, after first combats with our warriors, Russians are trying…to literally burn the faces of North Korean soldiers killed in battle," he said, adding, "This is a demonstration of disrespect, which is currently prevalent in Russia, a disrespect to everything human."

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Zelensky said that there is not a single reason for North Koreans to fight and die for Putin.&nbsp;

"This madness must be stopped—stopped by a reliable and durable peace, as well as Russia’s accountability for this cynical war," he emphasised.&nbsp;

Earlier on Monday, Zelensky claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This was the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang had sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine.&nbsp;

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Prior to that, he said that he had "preliminary evidence that the Russians have begun to use soldiers from North Korea in assaults, a noticeable number of them."

Washington and Seoul have also accused Pyongyang of sending over 10,000 troops to support Moscow following the signing of a significant defence agreement between Russia and North Korea earlier this year.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that Russian troops have burnt the faces of deceased North Korean soldiers to conceal their identity and hide their presence.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that Russian troops have burnt the faces of deceased North Korean soldiers to conceal their identity and hide their presence. Zelensky shared a 31-second video, showing a group of people burning what appears to be a corpse on a snow-covered slope. "Even after years of war, when we thought the Russians could not get any more cynical, we see something even worse," Zelensky said in a post on X. Even after years of war, when we thought the Russians could not get any more cynical, we see something even worse. Russia not only sends the North Korean troops to storm Ukrainian positions, but also tries to conceal losses of these people. They tried to hide the presence of… pic.twitter.com/KYyGF1rxP8 — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 16, 2024 × He further said that Russia not only sends the North Korean troops to storm Ukrainian positions but also "tries to conceal losses of these people". The Ukrainian president stressed that the Russians attempted to erase any video evidence of their presence. "Now, after first combats with our warriors, Russians are trying…to literally burn the faces of North Korean soldiers killed in battle," he said, adding, "This is a demonstration of disrespect, which is currently prevalent in Russia, a disrespect to everything human." Also read: Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims killing or injuring 30 North Korean soldiers in Kursk region Zelensky said that there is not a single reason for North Koreans to fight and die for Putin. "This madness must be stopped—stopped by a reliable and durable peace, as well as Russia’s accountability for this cynical war," he emphasised. Earlier on Monday, Zelensky claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This was the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang had sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Trump To Talk To Zelensky, Putin To End War × Prior to that, he said that he had "preliminary evidence that the Russians have begun to use soldiers from North Korea in assaults, a noticeable number of them." Washington and Seoul have also accused Pyongyang of sending over 10,000 troops to support Moscow following the signing of a significant defence agreement between Russia and North Korea earlier this year. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

'Madness must be stopped', Zelensky claims Russian troops burning faces of North Korean soldiers killed in war

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Ukraine's military agency on Monday (Dec 16) claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This comes as the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine. 
Pentagon and Ukraine have claimed that North Korean soldiers have been deployed to help Russia in its war with Ukraine. 
The North Korean units were involved in assaults on the weekend near three villages, according to Ukraine’s defence intelligence service. 
They added that three North Korean soldiers went missing during clashes near the villages of Pleskhovo, Vorozhba, and Martynovka close to the border.
Meanwhile, earlier, a Ukrainian frontline drone unit posted a video on Sunday, showing the bodies of more than 20 North Korean soldiers lined up in an icy field. However, the quality of the video was not good enough to verify their identity, reported CNN. 
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Last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that North Korean troops deployed to Kursk have been involved in the war. 
<h2>North Korea's involvement in war 'dangerous expansion'</h2>
The US, ten other countries, and the EU, in a joint statement, called North Korea's growing involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine a "dangerous expansion". 
"Direct DPRK support for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine marks a dangerous expansion of the conflict, with serious consequences for European and Indo-Pacific security," the statement said, referring to North Korea by its official acronym.
Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Accuses Russia Of Deploying North Korean Troops In Kursk
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The joint statement was signed by the foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the high representative of the European Union. 
They added that they were "deeply concerned about any political, military, or economic support that Russia may be providing to the DPRK's illegal weapons programmes, including weapons of mass destruction."
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The North Korean units were involved in assaults at the weekend near three villages, according to Ukraine’s defence intelligence service. 



Kyiv, Ukraine Ukraine's military agency on Monday (Dec 16) claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This comes as the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine. Pentagon and Ukraine have claimed that North Korean soldiers have been deployed to help Russia in its war with Ukraine. The North Korean units were involved in assaults on the weekend near three villages, according to Ukraine’s defence intelligence service. They added that three North Korean soldiers went missing during clashes near the villages of Pleskhovo, Vorozhba, and Martynovka close to the border. Meanwhile, earlier, a Ukrainian frontline drone unit posted a video on Sunday, showing the bodies of more than 20 North Korean soldiers lined up in an icy field. However, the quality of the video was not good enough to verify their identity, reported CNN. Also read: Ukraine's Zelensky says Russia using 'noticeable' number of North Korean soldiers in Kursk assaults Last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that North Korean troops deployed to Kursk have been involved in the war. North Korea's involvement in war 'dangerous expansion' The US, ten other countries, and the EU, in a joint statement, called North Korea's growing involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine a "dangerous expansion". "Direct DPRK support for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine marks a dangerous expansion of the conflict, with serious consequences for European and Indo-Pacific security," the statement said, referring to North Korea by its official acronym. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Accuses Russia Of Deploying North Korean Troops In Kursk × The joint statement was signed by the foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the high representative of the European Union. They added that they were "deeply concerned about any political, military, or economic support that Russia may be providing to the DPRK's illegal weapons programmes, including weapons of mass destruction." Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims killing or injuring 30 North Korean soldiers in Kursk region

Ukraine's military agency on Monday (Dec 16) claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This comes as the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine.&nbsp;

Pentagon and Ukraine have claimed that North Korean soldiers have been deployed to help Russia in its war with Ukraine.&nbsp;

The North Korean units were involved in assaults on the weekend near three villages, according to Ukraine’s defence intelligence service.&nbsp;

They added that three North Korean soldiers went missing during clashes near the villages of Pleskhovo, Vorozhba, and Martynovka close to the border.

Meanwhile, earlier, a Ukrainian frontline drone unit posted a video on Sunday, showing the bodies of more than 20 North Korean soldiers lined up in an icy field. However, the quality of the video was not good enough to verify their identity, reported CNN.&nbsp;

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Last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that North Korean troops deployed to Kursk have been involved in the war.&nbsp;

<h2>North Korea's involvement in war 'dangerous expansion'</h2>

The US, ten other countries, and the EU, in a joint statement, called North Korea's growing involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine a "dangerous expansion".&nbsp;

"Direct DPRK support for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine marks a dangerous expansion of the conflict, with serious consequences for European and Indo-Pacific security," the statement said, referring to North Korea by its official acronym.

Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Accuses Russia Of Deploying North Korean Troops In Kursk

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The joint statement was signed by the foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the high representative of the European Union.&nbsp;

They added that they were "deeply concerned about any political, military, or economic support that Russia may be providing to the DPRK's illegal weapons programmes, including weapons of mass destruction."

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Ukraine's military agency on Monday (Dec 16) claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This comes as the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine.

Ukraine's military agency on Monday (Dec 16) claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This comes as the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine. Pentagon and Ukraine have claimed that North Korean soldiers have been deployed to help Russia in its war with Ukraine. The North Korean units were involved in assaults on the weekend near three villages, according to Ukraine’s defence intelligence service. They added that three North Korean soldiers went missing during clashes near the villages of Pleskhovo, Vorozhba, and Martynovka close to the border. Meanwhile, earlier, a Ukrainian frontline drone unit posted a video on Sunday, showing the bodies of more than 20 North Korean soldiers lined up in an icy field. However, the quality of the video was not good enough to verify their identity, reported CNN. Also read: Ukraine's Zelensky says Russia using 'noticeable' number of North Korean soldiers in Kursk assaults Last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that North Korean troops deployed to Kursk have been involved in the war. North Korea's involvement in war 'dangerous expansion' The US, ten other countries, and the EU, in a joint statement, called North Korea's growing involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine a "dangerous expansion". "Direct DPRK support for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine marks a dangerous expansion of the conflict, with serious consequences for European and Indo-Pacific security," the statement said, referring to North Korea by its official acronym. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Accuses Russia Of Deploying North Korean Troops In Kursk × The joint statement was signed by the foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the high representative of the European Union. They added that they were "deeply concerned about any political, military, or economic support that Russia may be providing to the DPRK's illegal weapons programmes, including weapons of mass destruction." Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

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Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov on Friday (Nov 29) said that the ties with North Korea are "expanding in all areas, including in military cooperation."

Belousov is on a visit to Pyongyang and met with his North Korean counterpart No Kwang Chol in the North Korean capital city.

“Friendly ties between Russia and North Korea are actively expanding in all areas, including military cooperation,” Belousov said, reported Russian news agencies.&nbsp;

During the talks with his North Korean counterpart, Belousov also said that the trust-based relations between the countries' leaders play a crucial role in strengthening Russian-Korean cooperation.&nbsp;

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The Russian minister also congratulated his counterpart&nbsp;on his appointment as head of the North Korean Defence Ministry in October 2024.&nbsp;

"It is a pleasure to meet you and get to know you personally. I would like to thank you for the invitation to Pyongyang and your generous hospitality," Belousov said. "Russia and North Korea are good neighbors and longtime friends," he added.

Belousov also&nbsp;noted, "the historic meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang in June 2024 showed the highest level of mutual trust," emphasizing that its outcome demonstrated "the countries' shared desire to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation amid a complex international situation."

Watch |&nbsp;Russia Sends Animals to Pyongyang Amid Strengthening Ties with Kim Jong-Un

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"The most important outcome of the summit was the signing of a new fundamental interstate document - the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and North Korea," the Russian defence minister added.&nbsp;

Recently, North Korea has been accused of supplying artillery systems, missiles and other military equipment to Russia that may assist Putin in extending the war with Ukraine.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, South Korea has also shared concerns that the North&nbsp;could receive Russian technology transfer to improve its nuclear weapons and missile programs, in exchange for its troops and arms supplies.&nbsp;

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Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov on Friday (Nov 29) said that the ties with North Korea are "expanding in all areas, including in military cooperation." Belousov is on a visit to Pyongyang and met with his North Korean counterpart No Kwang Chol in the North Korean capital city.

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov on Friday (Nov 29) said that the ties with North Korea are "expanding in all areas, including in military cooperation." Belousov is on a visit to Pyongyang and met with his North Korean counterpart No Kwang Chol in the North Korean capital city. “Friendly ties between Russia and North Korea are actively expanding in all areas, including military cooperation,” Belousov said, reported Russian news agencies. During the talks with his North Korean counterpart, Belousov also said that the trust-based relations between the countries' leaders play a crucial role in strengthening Russian-Korean cooperation. Also read: North Korea ratifies historic defence pact with Russia, strengthening military ties The Russian minister also congratulated his counterpart on his appointment as head of the North Korean Defence Ministry in October 2024. "It is a pleasure to meet you and get to know you personally. I would like to thank you for the invitation to Pyongyang and your generous hospitality," Belousov said. "Russia and North Korea are good neighbors and longtime friends," he added. Belousov also noted, "the historic meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang in June 2024 showed the highest level of mutual trust," emphasizing that its outcome demonstrated "the countries' shared desire to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation amid a complex international situation." Watch | Russia Sends Animals to Pyongyang Amid Strengthening Ties with Kim Jong-Un × "The most important outcome of the summit was the signing of a new fundamental interstate document - the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and North Korea," the Russian defence minister added. Recently, North Korea has been accused of supplying artillery systems, missiles and other military equipment to Russia that may assist Putin in extending the war with Ukraine. Meanwhile, South Korea has also shared concerns that the North could receive Russian technology transfer to improve its nuclear weapons and missile programs, in exchange for its troops and arms supplies. (With inputs from agencies)

'Expanding in all areas': Russian defence minister hails ties with North Korea amid visit to Pyongyang

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korea dozens of animals, including a lion and two bears, as a sign of friendship between Moscow and Pyongyang, Russian officials said Wednesday.

The two countries have deepened political, military and cultural ties amid Russia's offensive on Ukraine, with Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un repeatedly professing their personal camaraderie.

"An African lion, two brown bears, two domestic yaks, five white cockatoos, 25 pheasants of various species and 40 mandarin ducks were transferred from the Moscow Zoo to the Pyongyang Zoo," Russia's natural resources ministry said in a post on Telegram.

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It posted a video of the animals in cargo boxes being unloaded off a government plane and another of the lion in its new enclosure at the Pyongyang Zoo.

Putin previously gifted Kim 24 purebred horses, known to be Kim's favourite, while Kim sent Putin a pair of local dogs.

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The two countries, both under heavy Western sanctions, signed a mutual defence pact earlier this year that obligates them to provide immediate military assistance if the other is invaded.

Western capitals, as well as Ukraine and South Korea, say North Korea has recently deployed more than 10,000 of its troops to Russia, to be sent into combat against Kyiv's forces.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korea dozens of animals, including a lion and two bears, as a sign of friendship between Moscow and Pyongyang, Russian officials said Wednesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korea dozens of animals, including a lion and two bears, as a sign of friendship between Moscow and Pyongyang, Russian officials said Wednesday. The two countries have deepened political, military and cultural ties amid Russia's offensive on Ukraine, with Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un repeatedly professing their personal camaraderie. "An African lion, two brown bears, two domestic yaks, five white cockatoos, 25 pheasants of various species and 40 mandarin ducks were transferred from the Moscow Zoo to the Pyongyang Zoo," Russia's natural resources ministry said in a post on Telegram. Also read: Kim Jong-un hails 'strategic level' partnership as Russian delegations visit North Korea It posted a video of the animals in cargo boxes being unloaded off a government plane and another of the lion in its new enclosure at the Pyongyang Zoo. Putin previously gifted Kim 24 purebred horses, known to be Kim's favourite, while Kim sent Putin a pair of local dogs. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Doesn't Deny Reports of North Korean Troops In Russia | WION Originals × The two countries, both under heavy Western sanctions, signed a mutual defence pact earlier this year that obligates them to provide immediate military assistance if the other is invaded. Western capitals, as well as Ukraine and South Korea, say North Korea has recently deployed more than 10,000 of its troops to Russia, to be sent into combat against Kyiv's forces. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Putin sends African lion and rare animals to Pyongyang zoo as a ‘gift to the Korean people’

South Korean police confirmed Thursday (Nov 21) that a cybercriminal group from the North was behind a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency heist in 2019. In November of that year, cybercriminals targeted South Korean crypto exchange Upbit and stole Ethereum tokens worth some US$50 million.

It is the first time that North Korea's role has been confirmed. In total, 342,000 tokens were stolen and now their worth is estimated to be over a billion dollars.

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Following the attack, South Korea's cyber terror division launched an investigation that ran for years and has now revealed that Lazarus Group and Andariel threat groups related to the North carried out the theft. South Korean police tracked the perpetrators by identifying the cybercriminals' IP addresses and the movement of the virtual assets in collaboration with the FBI, according to authorities.

Earlier in October, law enforcement agencies in South Korea were able to recover tokens worth $470,000 from the cybercriminals by working in tandem with the Swiss authorities, as the stolen currency was stored in the banks of the European country.

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A police statement read, “More than half (57%) of the stolen virtual assets were converted into bitcoin at a discounted rate of 2.5% through three virtual asset exchange platforms believed to have been created by the attackers.” “The remaining assets were distributed and laundered through 51 overseas exchanges,” it added.

Concerns are mounting regarding North Korean cryptocurrency theft as more cases have been unearthed by investigators over the recent years. In 2022, the country’s groups were blamed for the theft of some $620 million worth of ethereum.

According to a report by the United Nations released in March, cryptocurrency theft accounted for half of North Korea’s total revenue. Most of the stolen funds go into funding the Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear programme, as per reports. 
 
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South Korean police confirmed Thursday (Nov 21) that a cybercriminal group from the North was behind a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency heist in 2019. In November of that year, cybercriminals targeted South Korean crypto exchange Upbit and stole Ethereum tokens worth some US$50 million.

South Korean police confirmed Thursday (Nov 21) that a cybercriminal group from the North was behind a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency heist in 2019. In November of that year, cybercriminals targeted South Korean crypto exchange Upbit and stole Ethereum tokens worth some US$50 million. It is the first time that North Korea's role has been confirmed. In total, 342,000 tokens were stolen and now their worth is estimated to be over a billion dollars. Also read: North Korea ratifies historic defence pact with Russia, strengthening military ties Following the attack, South Korea's cyber terror division launched an investigation that ran for years and has now revealed that Lazarus Group and Andariel threat groups related to the North carried out the theft. South Korean police tracked the perpetrators by identifying the cybercriminals' IP addresses and the movement of the virtual assets in collaboration with the FBI, according to authorities. Earlier in October, law enforcement agencies in South Korea were able to recover tokens worth $470,000 from the cybercriminals by working in tandem with the Swiss authorities, as the stolen currency was stored in the banks of the European country. Also read: Putin sends African lion, rare animals to Pyongyang zoo as a ‘gift to the Korean people’ A police statement read, “More than half (57%) of the stolen virtual assets were converted into bitcoin at a discounted rate of 2.5% through three virtual asset exchange platforms believed to have been created by the attackers.” “The remaining assets were distributed and laundered through 51 overseas exchanges,” it added. Concerns are mounting regarding North Korean cryptocurrency theft as more cases have been unearthed by investigators over the recent years. In 2022, the country’s groups were blamed for the theft of some $620 million worth of ethereum. According to a report by the United Nations released in March, cryptocurrency theft accounted for half of North Korea’s total revenue. Most of the stolen funds go into funding the Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear programme, as per reports. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea-linked groups were behind $50mn cryptocurrency heist in 2019, claims Seoul

North Korean leader - Kim Jong Un has ordered the mass production of suicide drones. Why is North Korea ramping up the production of "Suicide drones"?

Kim Jong Un Orders Mass Production of Suicide Drones

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the test and "mass production" of suicide drones claiming that the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory, state media outlet Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

The agency released still photographs showing Kim with the drones and quoted him saying that the competition to use such suicide drones is increasing around the world.&nbsp;

This would not be the first time that North Korea will be launching a test for suicide drones.&nbsp;

Pyongyang first unveiled these drones in August, with experts saying the capability may be attributed&nbsp;to the country's budding alliance with Russia.

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The nuclear-armed country has ratified a landmark defence pact with Moscow and is accused of deploying thousands of troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, prompting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to warn about the potential transfer of sensitive Russian military technology to North Korea.

Kim on Thursday oversaw the tests of drones designed to hit both land and sea targets, produced by North Korea's Unmanned Aerial Technology Complex, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

"He underscored the need to build a serial production system as early as possible and go into full-scale mass production," KCNA added.

The unmanned drones are designed to carry explosives and be deliberately crashed into enemy targets, effectively acting as guided missiles.

Thursday's test saw the drones "precisely" hit targets after flying along predetermined paths, KCNA reported.

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"The suicide attack drones to be used within different striking ranges are to perform a mission to precisely attack any enemy targets on the ground and in the sea," the agency said.

Kim said the drones were an "easy to use... component of striking power" due to their relatively low production cost and expansive range of applications, according to KCNA.

He said the North had "recently attached importance" to developing unmanned hardware systems and to integrating them with the country's overall military strategy.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the test and "mass production" of suicide drones claiming that the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory, state media outlet Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the test and "mass production" of suicide drones claiming that the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory, state media outlet Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. The agency released still photographs showing Kim with the drones and quoted him saying that the competition to use such suicide drones is increasing around the world. This would not be the first time that North Korea will be launching a test for suicide drones. Pyongyang first unveiled these drones in August, with experts saying the capability may be attributed to the country's budding alliance with Russia. Also read | At air show in China, Russia agrees to sell Su-57s to foreign customers: Reports The nuclear-armed country has ratified a landmark defence pact with Moscow and is accused of deploying thousands of troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, prompting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to warn about the potential transfer of sensitive Russian military technology to North Korea. Kim on Thursday oversaw the tests of drones designed to hit both land and sea targets, produced by North Korea's Unmanned Aerial Technology Complex, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. "He underscored the need to build a serial production system as early as possible and go into full-scale mass production," KCNA added. The unmanned drones are designed to carry explosives and be deliberately crashed into enemy targets, effectively acting as guided missiles. Thursday's test saw the drones "precisely" hit targets after flying along predetermined paths, KCNA reported. Also read | More than 20 unexplained UFO sightings in one year, Pentagon's anomaly division says "The suicide attack drones to be used within different striking ranges are to perform a mission to precisely attack any enemy targets on the ground and in the sea," the agency said. Kim said the drones were an "easy to use... component of striking power" due to their relatively low production cost and expansive range of applications, according to KCNA. He said the North had "recently attached importance" to developing unmanned hardware systems and to integrating them with the country's overall military strategy. (With inputs from agencies)

Kim Jong Un orders 'mass production' of suicide drones: Report

US top diplomat Antony Blinken warned Wednesday (Nov 13) that the deployment of North Korean troops alongside Russian forces on the Ukrainian border demanded a "firm response," during talks with top EU and NATO officials.

The secretary of state was in Brussels to confer with Washington's allies on ramping up support for Kyiv before Donald Trump reclaims the White House –&nbsp;potentially jeopardising future aid.

Addressing reporters alongside NATO chief Mark Rutte, Blinken said they had discussed the entry of Pyongyang's forces "into the battle, and now, quite literally, in combat –&nbsp;which demands and will get a firm response."

The US State Department confirmed Tuesday that thousands of North Korean troops have begun "engaging in combat operations" alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region, near the border with Ukraine.

Blinken called it "a profound and incredibly dangerous development", without specifying what form a US response might take.

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Rutte meanwhile stressed the crucial role played by China in helping Russia's "war effort", as well as by Iranian weapons deliveries -- paid for with Russian funds that were, in turn, helping Tehran to "destabilize the Middle East".

Blinken's trip came as Trump's election victory, coupled with a political crisis in Germany, heightens fears about the future of assistance for Ukraine at a key point in the fight against Russia's invasion.

The secretary of state told reporters President Joe Biden was "committed to making sure that every dollar we have at our disposal will be pushed out the door between now and January 20," when Trump takes office.

But he also reiterated the call for Washington's allies to step up.

"We're counting on European partners and others to strongly support Ukraine's mobilization," Blinken said –&nbsp;calling for more artillery, more air defences, more munitions as well as training for Kyiv's forces.

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<h2>'More of the same'&nbsp;</h2>

Blinken took part in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council, NATO's decision-making body, before talks with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, who urged allies to "speed up all critical decisions."

"Ukraine's defence cannot be put on hold," Sybiga warned.

The secretary of state also held talks with the European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell and his successor Kaja Kallas, a Russia hawk who is to take over a few weeks from now.

At her confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Kallas said the bloc must support Ukraine "for as long as it takes, and with as much military, financial and humanitarian help as needed."

Trump has in the past voiced admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin and scoffed at the $175 billion the United States has committed for Ukraine since the start of the war in 2022.

US media have reported Trump's pick for secretary of state may be Senator Marco Rubio –&nbsp;who has argued Washington should show "pragmatism" in its support as the war hits a "stalemate".

The Biden administration has made clear it plans in its remaining weeks to push through the more than $9 billion of remaining funding appropriated by Congress for weapons and other security assistance to Ukraine.

But despite Kyiv's pleas, it seems unlikely Washington will lift its veto on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory –&nbsp;and Blinken did not tackle the issue in Brussels.

"Basically it was to do more of the same but more aggressively" for the remainder of Biden's term, was how one NATO diplomat summed up the US goals, as laid out by Blinken.

Trump in his first term aggressively pushed Europe to step up defence spending and questioned the fairness of the NATO transatlantic alliance –&nbsp;robustly defended by Biden.

"Whatever approach the US leadership takes towards Ukraine, Europe will have to step up, and we will have to take the lead in supporting Ukraine's defence efforts and macro-financial stability," said Olena Prokopenko of the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

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US top diplomat Antony Blinken warned Wednesday (Nov 13) that the deployment of North Korean troops alongside Russian forces on the Ukrainian border demanded a "firm response," during talks with top EU and NATO officials.

US top diplomat Antony Blinken warned Wednesday (Nov 13) that the deployment of North Korean troops alongside Russian forces on the Ukrainian border demanded a "firm response," during talks with top EU and NATO officials. The secretary of state was in Brussels to confer with Washington's allies on ramping up support for Kyiv before Donald Trump reclaims the White House – potentially jeopardising future aid. Addressing reporters alongside NATO chief Mark Rutte, Blinken said they had discussed the entry of Pyongyang's forces "into the battle, and now, quite literally, in combat – which demands and will get a firm response." The US State Department confirmed Tuesday that thousands of North Korean troops have begun "engaging in combat operations" alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region, near the border with Ukraine. Blinken called it "a profound and incredibly dangerous development", without specifying what form a US response might take. Also read: US 'incredibly concerned' by North Korea troops in Russia, confirms 10,000 soldiers have joined Ukraine war Rutte meanwhile stressed the crucial role played by China in helping Russia's "war effort", as well as by Iranian weapons deliveries -- paid for with Russian funds that were, in turn, helping Tehran to "destabilize the Middle East". Blinken's trip came as Trump's election victory, coupled with a political crisis in Germany, heightens fears about the future of assistance for Ukraine at a key point in the fight against Russia's invasion. The secretary of state told reporters President Joe Biden was "committed to making sure that every dollar we have at our disposal will be pushed out the door between now and January 20," when Trump takes office. But he also reiterated the call for Washington's allies to step up. "We're counting on European partners and others to strongly support Ukraine's mobilization," Blinken said – calling for more artillery, more air defences, more munitions as well as training for Kyiv's forces. Watch | Ukraine Says Its Troops Clashed With North Korean Soldiers In Russia | WION Originals × 'More of the same' Blinken took part in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council, NATO's decision-making body, before talks with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, who urged allies to "speed up all critical decisions." "Ukraine's defence cannot be put on hold," Sybiga warned. The secretary of state also held talks with the European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell and his successor Kaja Kallas, a Russia hawk who is to take over a few weeks from now. At her confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Kallas said the bloc must support Ukraine "for as long as it takes, and with as much military, financial and humanitarian help as needed." Trump has in the past voiced admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin and scoffed at the $175 billion the United States has committed for Ukraine since the start of the war in 2022. US media have reported Trump's pick for secretary of state may be Senator Marco Rubio – who has argued Washington should show "pragmatism" in its support as the war hits a "stalemate". The Biden administration has made clear it plans in its remaining weeks to push through the more than $9 billion of remaining funding appropriated by Congress for weapons and other security assistance to Ukraine. But despite Kyiv's pleas, it seems unlikely Washington will lift its veto on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory – and Blinken did not tackle the issue in Brussels. "Basically it was to do more of the same but more aggressively" for the remainder of Biden's term, was how one NATO diplomat summed up the US goals, as laid out by Blinken. Trump in his first term aggressively pushed Europe to step up defence spending and questioned the fairness of the NATO transatlantic alliance – robustly defended by Biden. "Whatever approach the US leadership takes towards Ukraine, Europe will have to step up, and we will have to take the lead in supporting Ukraine's defence efforts and macro-financial stability," said Olena Prokopenko of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US vows 'firm' response to North Korea for deploying troops in Ukraine

North Korea has been accused of GPS jamming attacks that have disrupted several ships in dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea on Friday and Saturday. Watch in for more details!

South Korea Asks North Korea To End 'Illegal' Provocations

The South Korean military said that North Korea disrupted GPS signals in border areas for the second consecutive day on Saturday (Nov 9), affecting an unspecified number of flights and vessel operations.

The South Korean military said that North Korea disrupted GPS signals in border areas for the second consecutive day on Saturday (Nov 9), affecting an unspecified number of flights and vessel operations. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that North Korean operations to manipulate GPS signals were detected from around the western border city of Kaesong and the nearby city of Haeju on Friday and Saturday, adding that the activities disrupted dozens of civilian aircraft and several vessels. The JCS urged Pyongyang to immediately halt the latest provocation and warned it would be held accountable for its actions. Also read | North Korean soldiers have become porn addicts amid Russia-Ukraine war: Report Tensions between the Koreas have reignited since the North began flying balloons carrying trash into the South in May this year, prompting Seoul to restart loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts. The increased risk in South Korean airspace Citing an analyst, a report by the news agency Associated Press on Saturday said that North Korea's GPS signal disruptions and balloon campaigns highlighted the vulnerability of South Korea’s Incheon International Airport. The analyst said, "No major aviation incidents have resulted to date, but GPS interference can endanger commercial airlines flying in poor visibility, and it is a violation of international conventions on navigational safety." The analyst pointed out that trash balloons sent by North Korea earlier this year halted the airport’s runway operations 12 different times for a total of 265 minutes. Meanwhile, aviation experts have said that Pyongyang's trash balloon campaign, missile launches and the emergence of GPS "spoofing" have increased risks in South Korean airspace. While warning aircraft and vessels near western border areas, South Korea did not specify how North Korea was interfering with GPS signals or detail the extent of disruptions. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea disrupted GPS signals from border areas for second consecutive day: Seoul

Ukraine says its troops clashed with North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region. Reports claimed North Korean troops fought together with Russia's 810 Separate Naval Infantry Brigade. Ukrainian Defence Minister says ‘small group’ of N. Korean soldiers was attacked. Watch to know more!

Ukraine Says Its Troops Clashed With North Korean Soldiers In Russia | WION Originals

Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were rumored to have a close relationship during his first presidency. As Donald Trump is elected the 47th president of the US, their relationship is back in focus. Watch this report for more details!

Decoding Donald Trump's Relationship With North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol discussed the presence of North Korean troops in Russia with US President-elect Donald Trump in a phone conversation Yoon discussed his growing concern about Kim Jong Un's deepening military cooperation with Moscow.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol discussed the presence of North Korean troops in Russia with US President-elect Donald Trump in a phone conversation Yoon discussed his growing concern about Kim Jong Un's deepening military cooperation with Moscow. According to the media reports, Yoon said on Thursday (Nov 7) in a press conference that Trump raised the topic in the first 12 minutes of the call during which the two discussed various issues, such as intercontinental ballistic missiles being developed by Pyongyang. It was not clear what Trump said about the issue during the call. Claiming that he can build a strong relationship with the Republican, Yoon said, “We will strongly protect our freedom and peace by establishing a perfect South Korea-US security posture with the new administration in Washington," Bloomberg reported. At the same time, the South Korean president added that he would work to minimise any potential impact of the Trump administration on South Korea's economy. Also read: Amsterdam riots: Netanyahu orders rescue aircraft for Maccabi Tel Aviv fans In his election campaign, Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war "within 24 hours" by making the two countries negotiate. Trump's relationship with Kim Jon Un Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traded insults and threats during his first presidency over Pyongyang's weapons programs, although they met three times, and Trump once quipped, "We fell in love" after exchanging letters. But even with the three summits they held, Trump failed to persuade Kim to give up his nuclear weapons, while diplomatic efforts under the Biden administration also stalled with the North ignoring a call to meet "anywhere, anytime without preconditions". The relationship is likely to come under fresh focus as Trump returns to the White House and North Korea takes unprecedented steps to help Russia in the Ukraine war. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea’s Yoon discusses North Korean troops in Russia with Trump

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) chief Mark Rutte said on Thursday (Nov. 7) that the growing ties between Russia and North Korea are not only a threat to the European part of NATO, but also to the United States.&nbsp;

"Russia is delivering the latest technology to North Korea in return for North Korean help with the war against Ukraine, and this is a threat not only to the European part of NATO but also to the US," Rutte said before a meeting with European leaders in Budapest.

“What we see more and more is that North Korea, Iran, China, and of course, Russia are working together, working together against Ukraine,” he added.

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Rutte said that he would like to discuss the issue with Donald Trump.&nbsp;

“I look forward to sit down with Donald Trump to discuss how we can face these threats collectively,” he said.&nbsp;

Recently, North Korea has become one of the strongest supporters of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the West has been accusing Pyongyang of supplying artillery shells and missiles to Moscow.&nbsp;

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The Western powers believe that Pyongyang has deployed around 10,000 troops to Russia, according to intelligence reports.&nbsp;

Moreover, earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's foreign minister in the Kremlin. A video of the meeting showed the pair shaking hands for a full minute as Putin greeted Choe Son Hui.&nbsp;

Putin noted that they were meeting on Russia's National Unity Day, a public holiday, and Choe conveyed "sincere, warm, comradely greetings" from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

(With inputs from agencies)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) chief Mark Rutte said on Thursday (Nov. 7) that the growing ties between Russia and North Korea are not only a threat to the European part of NATO, but also to the United States.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) chief Mark Rutte said on Thursday (Nov. 7) that the growing ties between Russia and North Korea are not only a threat to the European part of NATO, but also to the United States. "Russia is delivering the latest technology to North Korea in return for North Korean help with the war against Ukraine, and this is a threat not only to the European part of NATO but also to the US," Rutte said before a meeting with European leaders in Budapest. “What we see more and more is that North Korea, Iran, China, and of course, Russia are working together, working together against Ukraine,” he added. Also read: North Korea says deployment of troops in Russia won’t breach international law Rutte said that he would like to discuss the issue with Donald Trump. “I look forward to sit down with Donald Trump to discuss how we can face these threats collectively,” he said. Recently, North Korea has become one of the strongest supporters of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the West has been accusing Pyongyang of supplying artillery shells and missiles to Moscow. Watch | North Korea Fires Salvo of Short-Range Missiles Amid US Election Tensions × The Western powers believe that Pyongyang has deployed around 10,000 troops to Russia, according to intelligence reports. Moreover, earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's foreign minister in the Kremlin. A video of the meeting showed the pair shaking hands for a full minute as Putin greeted Choe Son Hui. Putin noted that they were meeting on Russia's National Unity Day, a public holiday, and Choe conveyed "sincere, warm, comradely greetings" from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Threat to US security,’ NATO chief’s warning on Russia-North Korea ties, says will discuss with Trump

A majority of the 15-member UN Security Council on Tuesday called on North Korea to give up its ballistic missile programme and condemned its launch of an intercontinental missile last month.

"This launch, in addition to the more than 100 ballistic missile launches since 2022 to date, is a clear violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions, jeopardizes international peace and security and threatens to undermine the global nonproliferation regime," the countries said in a joint statement read out by the deputy US ambassador, Robert Wood.

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Besides the United States, the statement was signed by France, Japan, Ecuador, Malta, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland and Britain. They were also joined by Denmark, Greece and Panama, which will become non-permanent members of the council in January.

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According to the statement, in response to the ICBM launch on October 30, the United States asked the council to adopt a text declaring North Korea to be in violation of UN resolutions. This would need to be approved by all 15 members.

"However, two council members refused to join a united denunciation," the statement said.

The text does not name the two countries, but the United States regularly accuses Russia and China of protecting North Korea at the United Nations.

"We call on the DPRK to return to negotiations, comply with its obligations under numerous UN Security Council resolutions and abandon its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs," the joint statement said.

It made no mention of a salvo of short range ballistic missiles that North Korea fired, according to the South Korean military, just ahead of the US presidential election on Tuesday.

North Korea has been under UN sanctions since 2006 because of its weapons programmes and they were toughened three times in 2017.

But since then, the council has failed to achieve a common position on North Korea.

In May 2022, China and Russia vetoed a draft resolution that would have slapped new sanctions on North Korea.

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A majority of the 15-member UN Security Council on Tuesday called on North Korea to give up its ballistic missile programme and condemned its launch of an intercontinental missile last month.

A majority of the 15-member UN Security Council on Tuesday called on North Korea to give up its ballistic missile programme and condemned its launch of an intercontinental missile last month. "This launch, in addition to the more than 100 ballistic missile launches since 2022 to date, is a clear violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions, jeopardizes international peace and security and threatens to undermine the global nonproliferation regime," the countries said in a joint statement read out by the deputy US ambassador, Robert Wood. Also Read: German police arrest eight far-right members of paramilitary group Besides the United States, the statement was signed by France, Japan, Ecuador, Malta, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland and Britain. They were also joined by Denmark, Greece and Panama, which will become non-permanent members of the council in January. × According to the statement, in response to the ICBM launch on October 30, the United States asked the council to adopt a text declaring North Korea to be in violation of UN resolutions. This would need to be approved by all 15 members. "However, two council members refused to join a united denunciation," the statement said. The text does not name the two countries, but the United States regularly accuses Russia and China of protecting North Korea at the United Nations. "We call on the DPRK to return to negotiations, comply with its obligations under numerous UN Security Council resolutions and abandon its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs," the joint statement said. It made no mention of a salvo of short range ballistic missiles that North Korea fired, according to the South Korean military, just ahead of the US presidential election on Tuesday. North Korea has been under UN sanctions since 2006 because of its weapons programmes and they were toughened three times in 2017. But since then, the council has failed to achieve a common position on North Korea. In May 2022, China and Russia vetoed a draft resolution that would have slapped new sanctions on North Korea. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

United Nations Security Council asks North Korea to give up missiles and other weapons

North Korean soldiers who have been fighting Russia-Ukraine from the side of Moscow have been provided unlimited internet access for the first time which has allowed them to watch a lot of pornography, stated a report which was not confirmed by a Pentagon official.&nbsp;

According to the details of the report published in The New York Post, the soldiers have been engaged in a battle with Ukraine but they are engaging with a very different demon before coming to the battlefield.&nbsp;

According to the Financial Times, the soldiers have remained engaged in this battle since they were granted free use of the internet.

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“A usually reliable source tells me that the North Korean soldiers who have deployed to Russia have never had unfettered access to the internet before. As a result, they are gorging on pornography,” said Financial Times foreign affairs commentator&nbsp;Gideon Rachman on X.

<h2>Internet habits of 10,000 North Korean soldiers worrisome?&nbsp;</h2>

Rachman did not elaborate on how the 10,000 North Korean soldiers' internet habits have come to light. North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un had sent soldiers&nbsp;to bolster the war effort of Putin.&nbsp;

Rachman provided no more context on how his source would know the internet habits of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers&nbsp;sent by Kim Jong Un to bolster Putin’s war effort.

“As entertaining as that sounds, I can’t confirm any North Korean internet habits or virtual ‘extracurriculars’ in Russia,” said Defence Department spokesperson Army Lt. Col. Charlie Dietz, while speaking to outlet Task and Purpose.

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“We’re focused on the more serious aspects of North Korea’s involvement, if any, in Russia’s military operations. As for internet access, that’s a question best directed to Moscow. Right now, our attention remains on supporting Ukraine and addressing the more significant regional security concerns," Dietz added.&nbsp;

According to the military publication, the second-and-third-order effects on psychologically and culturally sheltered North Korean troops' exposure to graphic internet pornography are not known.&nbsp;

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North Korean soldiers who have been fighting Russia-Ukraine from the side of Moscow have been provided unlimited internet access for the first time which has allowed them to watch a lot of pornography, stated a report which was not confirmed by a Pentagon official.

North Korean soldiers who have been fighting Russia-Ukraine from the side of Moscow have been provided unlimited internet access for the first time which has allowed them to watch a lot of pornography, stated a report which was not confirmed by a Pentagon official. According to the details of the report published in The New York Post, the soldiers have been engaged in a battle with Ukraine but they are engaging with a very different demon before coming to the battlefield. According to the Financial Times, the soldiers have remained engaged in this battle since they were granted free use of the internet. Also Read: EAM Jaishankar says India actively working for peace in Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas conflicts “A usually reliable source tells me that the North Korean soldiers who have deployed to Russia have never had unfettered access to the internet before. As a result, they are gorging on pornography,” said Financial Times foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman on X. Internet habits of 10,000 North Korean soldiers worrisome? Rachman did not elaborate on how the 10,000 North Korean soldiers' internet habits have come to light. North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un had sent soldiers to bolster the war effort of Putin. Rachman provided no more context on how his source would know the internet habits of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers sent by Kim Jong Un to bolster Putin’s war effort. “As entertaining as that sounds, I can’t confirm any North Korean internet habits or virtual ‘extracurriculars’ in Russia,” said Defence Department spokesperson Army Lt. Col. Charlie Dietz, while speaking to outlet Task and Purpose. Watch: US Elections: What will happen to the Russia-Ukraine war? “We’re focused on the more serious aspects of North Korea’s involvement, if any, in Russia’s military operations. As for internet access, that’s a question best directed to Moscow. Right now, our attention remains on supporting Ukraine and addressing the more significant regional security concerns," Dietz added. According to the military publication, the second-and-third-order effects on psychologically and culturally sheltered North Korean troops' exposure to graphic internet pornography are not known. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's foreign minister in the Kremlin on Monday at a time of mounting concern in the West that North Korean soldiers are about to enter the Ukraine war on Moscow's side.

Video of the meeting showed the pair shaking hands for a full minute as Putin greeted Choe Son Hui. Putin noted that they were meeting on Russia's National Unity Day, a public holiday, and Choe conveyed "sincere, warm, comradely greetings" from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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The United States says North Korea has sent some 10,000 troops to Russia, including 8,000 to the western Kursk region where Russia is still battling to expel Ukrainian troops who broke across the border in August.

Putin, who signed a treaty with Kim in June that includes a mutual defence clause, has neither confirmed nor denied the North Korean troop presence. He has said that Russia is free to implement the pact as it sees fit.

The Russian leader briefly alluded to the military situation in Kursk when he met youth volunteers earlier on Monday, telling them: "When the enemy is cleaned out from the region, there will be lots of work for you to do."

In Kyiv, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he had discussed with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock the "need for decisive action" in response to North Korean involvement in the war in Ukraine.

He said North Korean troops were waging "an aggressive war in Europe against a sovereign European state".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last week urged Kyiv's allies to stop just "watching" and start taking action to tackle the presence of the North Koreans.

The United States accused Russia and China at the U.N. Security Council on Monday of "shamelessly protecting" and emboldening North Korea to further violate United Nations sanctions.

In Seoul, South Korea and the European Union jointly condemned North Korea's "unlawful arms transfers to the Russian Federation for its use in attacking Ukraine" and demanded that it withdraw its troops.

'INVINCIBLE COMRADESHIP'

North Korea's Choe has been in Russia for almost a week, having arrived in the far eastern port of Vladivostok last Tuesday on her second trip to the country in six weeks.

Last Friday Choe told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that their countries enjoyed relations of "invincible military comradeship" and that North Korea would stand alongside Russia "until the day of victory" in Ukraine.

The Kremlin had said last week there were no plans for Putin to meet Choe.

The U.S. and South Korea say North Korea has shipped ballistic missiles, anti-tank rockets and millions of rounds of ammunition for Russia to use against Ukraine. Moscow and Pyongyang have denied weapons transfers.

Putin earlier marked Russia's national holiday by placing red roses at a monument on Red Square to Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, revered as national heroes for raising an army to liberate Moscow from a brief period of Polish and Lithuanian occupation in the early 17th century.

He met the children of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine and embraced one girl who had lost her father, telling her: "Russia relies on people like your dad."

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Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's foreign minister in the Kremlin on Monday at a time of mounting concern in the West that North Korean soldiers are about to enter the Ukraine war on Moscow's side.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's foreign minister in the Kremlin on Monday at a time of mounting concern in the West that North Korean soldiers are about to enter the Ukraine war on Moscow's side. Video of the meeting showed the pair shaking hands for a full minute as Putin greeted Choe Son Hui. Putin noted that they were meeting on Russia's National Unity Day, a public holiday, and Choe conveyed "sincere, warm, comradely greetings" from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Also Read: Barcelona on 'flooding red alert' as airports inundated, 50 flights cancelled: Watch The United States says North Korea has sent some 10,000 troops to Russia, including 8,000 to the western Kursk region where Russia is still battling to expel Ukrainian troops who broke across the border in August. Putin, who signed a treaty with Kim in June that includes a mutual defence clause, has neither confirmed nor denied the North Korean troop presence. He has said that Russia is free to implement the pact as it sees fit. The Russian leader briefly alluded to the military situation in Kursk when he met youth volunteers earlier on Monday, telling them: "When the enemy is cleaned out from the region, there will be lots of work for you to do." In Kyiv, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he had discussed with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock the "need for decisive action" in response to North Korean involvement in the war in Ukraine. He said North Korean troops were waging "an aggressive war in Europe against a sovereign European state". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last week urged Kyiv's allies to stop just "watching" and start taking action to tackle the presence of the North Koreans. The United States accused Russia and China at the U.N. Security Council on Monday of "shamelessly protecting" and emboldening North Korea to further violate United Nations sanctions. In Seoul, South Korea and the European Union jointly condemned North Korea's "unlawful arms transfers to the Russian Federation for its use in attacking Ukraine" and demanded that it withdraw its troops. 'INVINCIBLE COMRADESHIP' North Korea's Choe has been in Russia for almost a week, having arrived in the far eastern port of Vladivostok last Tuesday on her second trip to the country in six weeks. Last Friday Choe told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that their countries enjoyed relations of "invincible military comradeship" and that North Korea would stand alongside Russia "until the day of victory" in Ukraine. The Kremlin had said last week there were no plans for Putin to meet Choe. The U.S. and South Korea say North Korea has shipped ballistic missiles, anti-tank rockets and millions of rounds of ammunition for Russia to use against Ukraine. Moscow and Pyongyang have denied weapons transfers. Putin earlier marked Russia's national holiday by placing red roses at a monument on Red Square to Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, revered as national heroes for raising an army to liberate Moscow from a brief period of Polish and Lithuanian occupation in the early 17th century. He met the children of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine and embraced one girl who had lost her father, telling her: "Russia relies on people like your dad." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

President Vladimir Putin hosts North Korean foreign minister on Russia's Unity Day

North Korea launched a series of short-range ballistic missiles early today, raising tensions ahead of the U.S. presidential election. The missile test, which flew over the Sea of Japan, comes as Pyongyang continues to bolster its missile capabilities, drawing sharp reactions from the U.S. and its allies. The move adds to the already high geopolitical stakes as global leaders closely monitor developments in the region.

North Korea Fires Salvo of Short-Range Missiles Amid US Election Tensions

North Korea launched a ballistic missile early Tuesday toward the East Sea, South Korea's military said, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan.

The launch comes just days after Pyongyang said it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, prompting condemnation from the South, the United States and Japan, with the three countries conducting a joint military exercise in response.

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North Korea launched a ballistic missile early Tuesday toward the East Sea, South Korea's military said, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan.

North Korea launched a ballistic missile early Tuesday toward the East Sea, South Korea's military said, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan. The launch comes just days after Pyongyang said it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, prompting condemnation from the South, the United States and Japan, with the three countries conducting a joint military exercise in response. Also read: US announces another $425 million aid to Ukraine, amid North Korean troops in Russia Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea: South Korea

North Korea on Sunday (Nov 3) accused South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of exposing his country to the danger of nuclear war through his policies towards Pyongyang.

North Korea on Sunday (Nov 3) accused South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of exposing his country to the danger of nuclear war through his policies towards Pyongyang. According to a white paper released by North Korean state media, Pyongyang criticised Yoon's "reckless remarks" about war, abandoning the elements of an inter-Korean government, engaging in nuclear war planning with the US, and seeking closer ties with Japan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Also read | Russia questions why West can support Kyiv but North Korea can’t back Moscow The paper said that Seoul's ever-worsening military moves resulted only in the paradoxical consequences of pushing North Korea to stockpile its nuclear weapons at an exponential rate and further develop its nuclear attack capability. The paper further listed Yoon’s domestic political woes, including scandals involving his wife Kim Keon-hee. A hardline taken on North Korea South Korean President Yoon has taken a hardline on North Korea. Yoon's administration has blamed Pyongyang for raising tensions with weapons tests and providing military aid and troops to aid Russia's war in Ukraine. The two Koreas are still technically at war after their 1950-53 war ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty. In October, North Korea blew up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas. Will continue to build up capabilities for self-defence: N Korea The white paper was released a day after North Korea said that it would continue efforts to build up capabilities for self-defence and accused South Korea and the US of pushing the Korean Peninsula into war scenarios. Also watch | North Korea tests most powerful ICBM × "(North Korea) will further intensify its practical efforts to ensure the permanent stability of the Korean peninsula and the region in a responsible manner, and resolutely counter any threat and challenge in the present and future,” state media reported on Saturday citing a statement from an unidentified foreign ministry spokesperson. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea's Yoon has raised risk of nuclear war, says N Korea

North Korea test-launched a new ballistic missile&nbsp;on Thursday (Oct 31), flexing its military muscle.&nbsp;

The country's state-run television aired video footage of the test of a huge new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile dubbed Hwasong-19.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) lauded it as "the world's strongest strategic missile."

The missile flew higher than any previous North Korean missile, according to the North, as well as militaries in South Korea and Japan, which tracked its flight deep into space before it splashed down in the ocean between Japan and Russia.

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In the video, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter were seen watching the missile launch.

While questions remain over North Korea's ability to guide such a missile and protect a nuclear warhead as it re-enters the atmosphere, the Hwasong-19, like North Korea's other latest ICBMs, demonstrated the range to strike nearly anywhere in the United States.

"The new-type ICBM proved before the world the hegemonic position we have secured in the development and manufacture of nuclear delivery," KCNA quoted Kim as saying,

<h2>A 'perfected weapon system'</h2>

Developing advanced solid-fuel missiles, which are quicker to launch and harder to detect and destroy, has long been a goal for Kim.

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The test proved that North Korea's "development and manufacture of nuclear delivery means... is absolutely irreversible", according to KCNA.

The missile is now a "perfected weapon system", the agency said, with Kim describing the launch as an "appropriate military action" to send a message to the country's rivals.&nbsp;

North Korea "would never change its line of bolstering up its nuclear forces," it said.

(With inputs from agencies)

North Korea test-launched a new ballistic missile on Thursday (Oct 31), flexing its military muscle. The country's state-run television aired video footage of the test of a huge new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile dubbed Hwasong-19.

North Korea test-launched a new ballistic missile on Thursday (Oct 31), flexing its military muscle. The country's state-run television aired video footage of the test of a huge new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile dubbed Hwasong-19. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) lauded it as "the world's strongest strategic missile." The missile flew higher than any previous North Korean missile, according to the North, as well as militaries in South Korea and Japan, which tracked its flight deep into space before it splashed down in the ocean between Japan and Russia. Also read | Russia questions why West can support Kyiv but North Korea can’t back Moscow In the video, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter were seen watching the missile launch. While questions remain over North Korea's ability to guide such a missile and protect a nuclear warhead as it re-enters the atmosphere, the Hwasong-19, like North Korea's other latest ICBMs, demonstrated the range to strike nearly anywhere in the United States. "The new-type ICBM proved before the world the hegemonic position we have secured in the development and manufacture of nuclear delivery," KCNA quoted Kim as saying, A 'perfected weapon system' Developing advanced solid-fuel missiles, which are quicker to launch and harder to detect and destroy, has long been a goal for Kim. Also read | Spain's rare, deadly flood disaster leaves at least 158 dead as rescuers rush to find survivors The test proved that North Korea's "development and manufacture of nuclear delivery means... is absolutely irreversible", according to KCNA. The missile is now a "perfected weapon system", the agency said, with Kim describing the launch as an "appropriate military action" to send a message to the country's rivals. North Korea "would never change its line of bolstering up its nuclear forces," it said. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea claims it launched 'world's strongest strategic missile'

North Korea lauded the Hwasong-19 that was test-fired Thursday as ‘the world’s strongest strategic missile’. Watch this report for more details!

Hwasong-19: North Korea's Colossal ICBM Triggers Alarm

South Korea have condemned the latest missile launch by North Korea. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and US defense secretary Lloys Austin they both met with their South Korean counterparts in Washington. Watch to know more.

US And South Korea Condemns ICBM Missile Launch by North Korea

South Korea have condemned the latest missile launch by North Korea. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and US defense secretary Austin they both met with their South Korean counterparts in Washington. Watch to know more.

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