North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says no chance of improved ties with the South
Powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rebukes claims she is open to more “communication”.
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S Korea’s ex-first lady accused of taking bribes, meddling in state affairs
Kim Keon-hee took more than $200,000 in bribes and illegally intervened in state affairs, South Korean prosecutors say.
N Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note
North Korean and Russian leaders celebrate their ‘precious’ shared experience of war, bloodshed in New Year greetings.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pushes more missile production as ‘war deterrent’
North Korean leader calls for increased production of missiles, shells and more factories to produce them.
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North Korea’s Kim slams US-Seoul nuclear submarine deal as ‘offensive act’
Kim Jong Un made the comments while inspecting a North Korean nuclear submarine facility on Wednesday.
US Senate passes $901bn defence bill
Legislation reflects Democrats’ efforts to seek tighter oversight of Trump administration’s military action.
Korea Zinc plans $7.4bn US minerals refinery with Washington’s backing
Korea Zinc will start by acquiring two mining complexes and the only US zinc smelter, which is in Tennessee.
South Korea indicts ex-leader Yoon over power plot provoking North
Jailed former president accused of a plot to provoke military aggression from North to help consolidate his rule.
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Why is Trump demanding travellers’ social media handles; how will it work?
Visitors from ‘visa waiver’ countries will have to provide a five-year social media history to enter the US.
N Korea’s Kim hails ‘ever-victorious’ army’s role in war against Ukraine
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un tells key party meeting that fighting with Russia demonstrates the ‘prestige of our army’.
S Korea, Japan scramble warplanes in response to Russia, China air patrol
Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Russian, Chinese planes entered its air defence zone during the joint exercise.
