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North Korean first lady, last seen in January 2024, appears at seaside resort with Gucci bag

North Korea’s first lady Ri Sol-ju appeared publicly for the first time in 17 months at a new coastal resort, drawing attention with a designer handbag as the regime emphasized tourism and Russian ties.

North Korea, Russia move to establish regular air service between capitals as military, economic ties deepen

North Korea and Russia are working to restart direct flights between Pyongyang and Moscow, reflecting expanding cooperation amid shared strategic and economic interests.

Samsung to unveil latest foldable smartphones at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in New York

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in New York, showcasing slimmer designs and key hardware upgrades amid rising competition.

North Korea condems U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, but avoids escalating rhetoric

North Korea condemned the U.S. for its airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, warning of global instability and signaling a likely deepening of military ties with Russia.

U.S. bombing of Iran might convince North Korea it was right to build nukes

North Korea views the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites as justification to accelerate its nuclear arms program, reinforcing its deterrence strategy and deepening military ties with Russia.

U.S. bombed Iran’s deepest nuclear sites. Should North Korea be worried?

The U.S. bombing of Iran’s deeply buried nuclear sites has raised fresh concerns in North Korea about the vulnerability of its underground military infrastructure.

U.S. may require South Korea to spend 5% of GDP on defense

The U.S. may require South Korea to align with NATO’s 5% GDP defense spending guideline, prompting renewed debate over cost-sharing and military priorities.

South shows ‘grave concern’ over North’s dispatch of 6,000 troops to Russia

South Korea has raised grave concern over North Korea's reported dispatch of 6,000 personnel to Russia, citing violations of U.N. sanctions and warning against illegal military cooperation.

North Korea to send 6,000 troops to Russia for reconstruction, says Moscow

North Korea will send 6,000 troops to Russia’s Kursk region for mine clearance and reconstruction, in a move authorized by a strategic military pact with Moscow.

North Korean media digitally erases ex-naval commander, shipyard manager from images after warship accident

North Korean officials linked to a destroyer launch failure have disappeared from state media, raising concerns of imprisonment or possible execution.