Russia, North Korea and Pyongyang

More than 3K North Korean troops have been killed, wounded fighting for Russia, Ukraine’s Zelensky says
Despite the relatively high casualty rate, Zelensky added that North Korea might send even more resources to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s armies.
North Korean troops deployed to aid Russia were Pyongyang’s idea, NYT reports
While some Western officials initially viewed the arrival of North Korean soldiers in Russia as evidence of the Kremlin’s desperation, U.S. agencies now reportedly believe the idea was North Korea’s initiative,
North Korea's troop deployment to Russia driven by Pyongyang, U.S. intelligence says
U.S. intelligence agencies believe that North Korea's troop deployment to Russia was Pyongyang's idea, The New York Times reported Monday.
Zelensky warns North Korea could send more troops to help Russia fight Ukraine after 3,000 killed and wounded
There are risks of North Korea sending additional troops and military equipment to the Russian army,” Zelensky said. “We will have tangible responses to this.”
What we know about North Korean troops fighting Russia's war
Secretive North Korea has one of the world’s largest militaries, with 1.28 million active soldiers, but unlike in Russia, the Korean People's Army (KPA) has no recent experience of combat. Pyongyang’s army is “thoroughly indoctrinated but with low readiness,” says Mark Cancian, from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
North Korea To Deploy More Troops to Russia After Over '1,000' Killed: Seoul
South Korea's military has said that North Korea is preparing to continue aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine, despite casualties.
Zelensky: At least 3K North Korean troops killed or wounded in Russia's war with Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Monday more than 3,000 troops from North Korea have been killed so far fighting next to Russian forces.
Over 1,000 North Korean casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, South Korea says
"Through various sources of information and intelligence, we assess that North Korean troops who have recently engaged in combat with Ukrainian forces have suffered around 1,100 casualties," the JCS said in a statement.
South Korea says it detects signs of North Korea preparing more troops, drones for Russia
South Korea's military said on Monday it has detected signs of North Korea preparing to send more troops and weapons, including suicide drones, to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.
Sending Troops to Help Russia Was North Korea’s Idea, U.S. Officials Say
North Korean troops have now entered Russia’s war with Ukraine in a major way, and some have been killed, Western officials say.
Over 3000 North Korean troops killed and wounded in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelenskyy says
More than 3,000 North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in Kursk Oblast have been killed or injured, Zelenskyy said on Monday. Seoul earlier warned of North Korea's plans to deploy more troops and weapons.
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Military denies setting fire to warehouse over Pyongyang drone allegations
The military on Tuesday dismissed suspicions it could have intentionally set fire to a warehouse in an attempt to conceal ...
Watch: North Koreans hunted by Ukrainian drones
North Korean troops are being hunted and killed by Ukrainian kamikaze drones on the front line in Russia’s Kursk region.
Beer for the masses? North Korean beer bar opens in Pyongyang
North Korea is advertising a brand new Western-style beer bar in its capital, but it will likely only be accessible to the ...
Satellite Images Show North Korea Boosting Arms Flow to Russia
North Korea and Russia are deepening their military cooperation, as Pyongyang ramps up the supply of arms to Moscow for its ...
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DMM Bitcoin hit by $300 million cryptocurrency heist linked to North Korean hackers
The TraderTraitor group – believed to be part of Lazarus Group, which is allegedly linked to the Pyongyang authorities – ...
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Kim Jong Un’s Secret Shopping Spree: Adidas, Chanel, and Even Ballantine’s Whisky Found in Pyongyang Department Store
High-end foreign brands spotted in North Korea raise concerns over sanctions violations, highlighting flaws in enforcement.
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North Korea’s Flood Refugees Return to Rebuilt Homes with Gratitude and Mixed Emotions
Residents from flood-ravaged regions along the Amnok River, temporarily sheltered in Pyongyang, have begun their journey back ...