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Sources & MethodNorth Korea's pact with Russia built to outlast Ukraine war
North Korea's pact with Russia built to outlast Ukraine war This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: medium
Google News: Nikkei Asia, Google News: Anadolu Ajansı
New four-lane bridge opens between China, North Korea
A new four-lane road bridge linking China and North Korea finally opened on Thursday, 12 years late, enabling the Asian giant and its isolated nuclear-armed neighbour to step up cross-border trade substantially. China is its neighbour's largest trading partner and a vital diplomatic and political backer, although relations have not always been smooth with the ruling Kim dynasty.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay
China is the North's largest trading partner and a lifeline against the sanctions Pyongyang faces.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
North Korea tests two submarine-launched missiles, state media reports
The tests showcase North Korea's war deterrent capabilities in the region, KCNA says.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
North Korea test-fires submarine-launched cruise missiles amid rising tensions
North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported Thursday, saying the launches posed no threat to neighbouring countries. The tests follow heightened tensions with South Korea after a September 21 landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone injured three South Korean soldiers.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
North Korea Phishes Ukrainians for War Intel
North Korea Phishes Ukrainians for War Intel
Source confidence: low
Google News: Dark Reading
Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks
US, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand among countries urging citizens to avoid travel to the kingdom.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast, Seoul says
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, amid tensions over border landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers last month. Seoul said the missiles were launched from Pyongyang and increased surveillance, while Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile. This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, Euronews - News, Al Jazeera - All News
South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row
It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul. This event card combines 5 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
BBC World, NPR - World, Euronews - News, Google News: Time Magazine, Google News: Al Jazeera
South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon
The test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea denies responsibility.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia found to have broken law
Responding to a Guardian report that revealed thousands of tonnes of fuel was transported to Russia, Seoul said it was investigating the cases South Korea will take legal action if it finds that shipments of fuel from its ports to Russia broke domestic law, the government has said, responding to a Guardian report on the trade . The government, in a statement issued by the foreign and trade ministries and the customs service, said that it is “checking addit...
Source confidence: medium
The Guardian - World
South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games
South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes' Asian Games comments.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast
Seoul has urged Pyongyang to remove any other mines planted on the southern side of the military demarcation line.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
North Korea fires intermediate-range missile, claiming evasive flight and AI features
Japan’s military said the missile landed in waters outside its exclusive economic zone, while South Korea's military, which often accuses the North of exaggerating its capabilities, said it travelled more than 700 kilometres.
Source confidence: medium
Euronews - News
Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption
Golfer Tom Kim wins gold at the Asian Games to secure an exemption from mandatory service in South Korea's military.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
North Korea launches ballistic missile as tensions with Seoul grow over border mine blasts
North Korea launched a ballistic missile Saturday morning from the Wonsan area on its east coast into the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea's military. The launch comes amid renewed tensions between Pyongyang and Seoul, with the latter demanding an apology for a blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers inside the Demilitarized Zone last month. This event card combines 4 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, Sky News - World, The Guardian - World, Al Jazeera - All News
South Korea warns of 'further measures' if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosure
The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
Euronews - News, Al Jazeera - All News
Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
President Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal
US president's comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Restaurant named after Xi Jinping attacked by Chinese nationals in South Korea
The owner said he chose the name because he wanted to run the "best Chinese restaurant" in South Korea.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
Putin expands army for fourth time this year as war losses mount
The decree adds 15,500 troops, bringing the authorised military strength to 1.55 million, the fourth such increase since March. Zelenskyy said Moscow had "already begun additional mobilisation" and that North Korea was preparing to send a further 10,000 soldiers to Russia.
Source confidence: medium
Euronews - News
Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row
Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
BBC World, Euronews - News
DPR Korea tells UN its nuclear status is ‘irreversible’, rejects outside pressure
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) told the UN General Assembly on Monday that its status as a nuclear-armed State was irreversible, arguing that its military capabilities were necessary to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Source confidence: strong
UN News - All
China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World