November 9, 2023 Blinken: US has 'real concerns' about Russia-North Korea military partnership Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking in South Korea, says there are “real concerns" about increasing military activity between Russia and North Korea.
November 7, 2023 North Korea spy satellite program receiving technical assistance from Russia, South Korea warns Russia is offering technical assistance to North Korean efforts to build and launch a military spy satellite, according to South Korean intelligence.
November 2, 2023 Pregnant woman among 4 North Koreans found fleeing food shortages in makeshift boat South Korean officials say a pregnant woman in her 20s was among the four refugees who were rescued off the coast of Sokcho in a makeshift wooden boat. The woman's condition is unknown.
November 2, 2023 North Korea believed to be supplying Russia with missiles for Ukraine offensive, South Korea says North Korea has likely provided several types of missiles to Russia for the war in Ukraine in the face of harsh international criticism, South Korea's military said.
November 1, 2023 North Korea shuts down multiple embassies, South Korea speculates financial issues are the reason North Korea is reportedly shutting down diplomatic missions to a handful of countries around the world, including Uganda, Angola, Spain and Hong Kong.
October 28, 2023 North Korean foreign minister defends Russia arms sales against ‘groundless criticism’ North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui dismissed criticism of her country selling weapons to the Russia military, claiming the two nations have "equal and normal relations."
October 26, 2023 North Korea accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza, labels US an 'accomplice' A North Korean foreign ministry spokesperson told state media that the U.S. is an "accomplice" in "Israel's genocide" of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
October 24, 2023 China forcibly repatriates hundreds of escaped North Koreans, US ambassador warns The Chinese Communist Party is apprehending and repatriating North Korean citizens escaping the nation's oppressive regime, U.S. officials claim.
October 19, 2023 South Korea examines Kim Jong Un’s lifestyle, spending habits North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un and his family are increasing their consumption of luxury goods in North Korea following the end of the COVID-19 era.
October 13, 2023 South Korea expresses concern to China for repatriating North Korean escapees China has forcibly returned an unspecified large number of North Korean escapees back to their homeland. South Korea said it has communicated its concerns to Beijing.