North Korean authorities apply the death penalty to those who watch foreign TV series and films, according to a new UN report. The document is based on interviews with refugees and indicates increased control over citizens' lives.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced a new strategy for the parallel development of nuclear and conventional armed forces. It will be presented at the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party, aimed at strengthening national defense and modernizing the army.
The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs predicts at least two more years of war in Ukraine. She points to the weakness of European diplomacy and the lack of consensus.
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un personally observed the test of a solid-fuel rocket engine, which will form the basis of the Hwasong-20 ICBM. This is the ninth and final test of the engine, made from carbon fiber composites.
China will strengthen strategic communications and deepen cooperation with the DPRK, Xi Jinping wrote in a congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un. The leader of the PRC emphasized the consistent and unwavering strategic policy of the Communist Party of China and the government regarding the development of relations with the DPRK.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will join the virtual BRICS summit organized by Brazil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will send the foreign minister.
Putin's visit to China ended without concrete agreements on the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, despite his statements about "consensus". Beijing limited itself to general phrases about "promoting infrastructure projects."
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas called the joint meeting of the leaders of China, North Korea, and Russia in Beijing a "direct challenge" to the international system. She characterized it as the building of an "anti-Western world order."
Andriy Kovalenko compared the 1969 conflict between the USSR and China on Damansky Island to the current relations between Beijing and Moscow. He noted that Russia has turned into a "raw material appendage" of China, which symbolizes the end of its imperial ambitions.
The leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea discussed the possibility of living to 150 years old during their ascent to the Tiananmen Gate. Putin mentioned organ transplantation, while Xi Jinping spoke about longevity forecasts.
A military parade was held in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender. For the first time, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un appeared together on the tribune.
Donald Trump congratulated Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the anniversary of the end of World War II, recalling US support. He also sent "greetings" to Putin and Kim Jong Un.
Chinese authorities will demonstrate a secret laser weapon at a military parade on September 3, which will be a show of Beijing's strength over the West. World leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, will be present at the parade.
South Korean intelligence reports about 4. 7 thousand North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in the war against Ukraine. The DPRK officially admitted sending its military to Russia.
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un departed for Beijing to participate in a military parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This is the first visit of a North Korean leader to the Chinese capital since 1959.
North Korea has unveiled new air defense missiles capable of destroying cruise missiles and attack drones. Undeclared missile bases have also been discovered, one of which is believed to contain intercontinental ballistic missiles.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with the families of servicemen who died fighting on Russia's side and promised them "a wonderful life. " This happened amid reports of significant losses of North Korean military personnel in the Kursk region.
The South Korean president and his entourage feared a repeat of the scandal between Zelenskyy and Trump during their visit to the US.
Donald Trump expressed his desire to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2025. He noted that they have a great relationship and there is potential for cooperation.
North Korea accused South Korea of "dangerous provocation" after warning shots were fired at the border. The incident occurred during the construction of a barrier and annual joint military exercises between the US and South Korea.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held an award ceremony for DPRK soldiers who fought on Russia's side against Ukraine, calling them "heroic. " He laid flowers at the memorial wall for the fallen and held a banquet for the military.
North Korea has built a secret military base, Sinpung-dong, 27 km from the Chinese border. It is likely to house 6-9 intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced intentions to strengthen the country's nuclear potential, enraged by joint military exercises between the US and South Korea. He called them a "provocation to war" and a "call for rapid expansion of nuclear potential."
The sister of the DPRK leader, Kim Yo Jong, refuted Seoul's statements about the dismantling of North Korean loudspeakers on the border. She accused South Korea of excessive optimism and emphasized that Pyongyang has no intention of removing them.
Putin held a phone conversation with Kim Jong Un, discussing the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation and upcoming talks with Trump. The meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States is scheduled for August 15 in Alaska.
Two aides to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Beijing in July and August. The visits are likely related to construction projects and the normalization of economic ties.
Relations between DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump remain at a "not bad" level, which may indicate Pyongyang's readiness for negotiations with the new US administration. However, North Korea promises to react to attempts to stop its nuclear program.
North Korea has temporarily banned foreign tourists from visiting the new Wonsan Kalma resort on the Sea of Japan. The decision was made a few days after the visit of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
North Korea accused the United States of threatening regional peace by deploying strategic bombers over the Korean Peninsula for trilateral exercises. The exercises involved US, Japanese, and South Korean aircraft, demonstrating their ability to respond to security challenges.
North Korea has supplied Russia with over 12 million 152-mm shells since the start of the full-scale invasion, South Korean intelligence claims. Kim Jong Un has promised Russia further support in the war in Ukraine.
