North Korea
French wine, live lobsters, perfomers - A peek inside Kim Jong-un's luxury bulletproof train
According to the BBC report, the green train with a yellow stripe train named 'Taeyangho', the Korean word for the sun and a symbolic reference to North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung, runs along at a speed of about 50km/h because of its heavy armoured protection.
Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia for rare summit with Vladimir Putin
The North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) confirmed early Tuesday that Kim had left Pyongyang for Russia aboard his bulletproof train on Sunday afternoon, accompanied by leading officials of the regime's ruling party and the armed forces, reports Yonhap News Agency.
Kim Jong-un may choose unexpected route to Russia: South Korean intelligence
Earlier this week, The New York Times had reported that Kim plans to travel to Vladivostok, possibly by an armoured train, later this month for talks with Putin about the possibility of supplying Russia with more weaponry for its ongoing war in Ukraine and other military cooperation.
Kim Jong-un likely flaunting daughter at military events to elicit loyalty: Seoul
Kim's daughter has made public appearances on 15 occasions since she made her first one in November 2022, and 12 cases of the total, or 80 per cent, were at military-related events, the Ministry said citing reports by the Rodong Sinmun, the North's main newspaper.
Kim Jong-un may visit Russia for talks with Putin on arms deal
In its report published on Monday, The New York Times, citing unidentified "American and allied officials", said that Kim may travel to Vladivostok next week, Yonhap News Agency reported.
North Korea conducted 'simulated tactical nuclear attack', says KCNA
As per North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), "A firing drill for simulated tactical nuclear attack was conducted at dawn of September 2 to warn the enemies of the actual nuclear war danger." "Two long-range strategic cruise missiles tipped with mock nuclear warheads were fired," Yonhap news agency reported quoting the KCNA.
N.Korea fires several cruise missiles into Yellow Sea: Seoul
The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced the North Korean launch took place at around 4 a.m. but did not elaborate further, pending an analysis, Yonhap news agency reported.
N.Korea in active negotiations with Russia for arms deal: US official
John Kirby, NSC coordinator for strategic communications, said on Wednesday that the trip may be followed by high-level discussions that could lead to the provision of North Korean weapons to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, Yonhap news agency reported.
N.Korea conducts military drills in response to S.Korea-US joint exercise
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the drills during his visit to the training command post of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army (KPA) on Tuesday, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
N.Korea apparently reopens border due to economic difficulties: Seoul
North Korea said Sunday it has allowed its citizens abroad to return home amid eased concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic and will put them under quarantine for a week, reports Yonhap News Agency.
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