North Korea
North Korea Celebrates Strengthened Relations with Russia on Anniversary of Kim-Putin Summit
The first meeting between Kim and Putin took place on April 25, 2019, in Vladivostok, a city in eastern Russia. They convened again at the Vostochny spaceport in Russia in September of the previous year, as reported by Yonhap news agency.
Growing Discontent Among North Koreans Regarding Leader Kim Jong-un and Hereditary Power Succession, Report
One notable finding is the growing skepticism among North Koreans regarding Kim Jong-un's leadership and the legitimacy of the Kim family's hereditary power succession. According to the report, a considerable percentage of defectors viewed Kim Jong-un's assumption of power as inappropriate, reflecting a trend of increasing dissatisfaction with the ruling regime.
North Korea Conducts Testing of Underwater Nuclear Weapon System
The North Korean Defence Ministry characterized the joint maritime exercise as "reckless" military confrontation hysteria.
Pyongyang Abolishes Agencies Handling Inter-Korean Affairs
The affected bodies include the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Country, the National Economic Cooperation Bureau, and the Kumgangsan International Tourism Administration, which were established to facilitate inter-Korean dialogue and cooperation.
North Korea Asserts Successful Launch of Solid-Fuel Hypersonic Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that the missile's flight distance, time, and other specific details were not disclosed.
Nuclear Envoys of South Korea, US, Japan Unite in Condemnation of North Korea's Missile Launch
Kim Gunn, South Korea’s special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, held discussions with his US counterpart, Jung Pak, and Japanese counterpart, Hiroyuki Namazu, denouncing the missile launch as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
China and North Korea Strengthen Ties Despite Speculations of Pyongyang's Alignment with Moscow
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un revealed the initiative in their New Year messages, reinforcing the longstanding strategic alliance between the two nations.
Kim Jong Un Issues Strong Warning of Retaliation Against South Korea and US in Case of Provocation
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) conveyed that, during a meeting with North Korea's top commanding officers in Pyongyang on New Year's Eve, Kim emphasized the need for the military to "annihilate" the enemy if provoked.
North Korea Announces Plans to Launch Three Additional Military Spy Satellites and Expand Nuclear Arsenal in the Coming Year
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) revealed that Kim Jong-un highlighted the successful launch of the first spy satellite, Malligyong-1, in 2023, announcing plans for three more such satellites in 2024.
Year-End Party Meeting Convened in North Korea with Leader Kim in Attendance
The North Korean leader referred to 2023 as a "year of great importance," highlighting significant victories and achievements in various fields related to socialist construction and the strengthening of national power.
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