Tough international sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine have led Moscow to turn to Pyongyang for military supplies and other help. ADVERTISEMENT North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un sent a birthday message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, a gesture of friendship at a time when the two men’s governments were growing closer than ever. Addressing…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the 75th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations, Chinese and North Korean state-run media said, amid speculation about worsening bilateral ties. In his message, Xi said he “highly values” the two countries’ relations and that China…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The leaders of North Korea and China marked the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Sunday by exchanging messages that expressed hopes for stronger ties, as outsiders raised questions about their relationship. The message exchange came as North Korea and Russia have been sharply expanding their cooperation while China…
One of the more unexpected outcomes of the Russo-Ukrainian war has been the revitalized partnership between Russia and North Korea. For Pyongyang, this renewed relationship is particularly advantageous as it reduces North Korea’s dependence on China. For Moscow, North Korea’s stockpiles of artillery are crucial to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, as well as a…
In a departure from past practice, the US Department of State is yet to release a formal congratulatory message to mark China’s National Day. The US State Department has traditionally congratulated China before its National Day, as it does with all nations with which it has diplomatic ties. It did so on September 29 last…
By Ju-min Park and Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – Photos of North Korea’s its uranium enrichment facility may show an undeclared site for building nuclear bombs just outside of its capital, analysts said. North Korea for the first time showed images on Friday of the centrifuges that produce fuel for its nuclear bombs, as leader…