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South Korea open to reviving North Korea talks, seeks progress on nuclear weapons

Seoul believes the resumption of talks between the US and North Korea should focus on progress on the North Korean nuclear weapons issue and must not undermine the country's security readiness.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the opening ceremony of the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations honouring North Korean troops killed while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, in Pyongyang, North Korea, April 26, 2026.
 A North Korea flag flutters next to concertina wire at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 9, 2017.

South Korea says North Korea may have up to 120 nuclear warheads

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 7, 2026

Trump: Getting along with Kim Jong Un is 'a good thing' because North Korea has 57 nukes

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the opening ceremony of the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations honouring North Korean troops killed while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, in Pyongyang, North Korea, April 26, 2026.

Kim Jong Un's sister denies Zelensky's claim of additional North Korean troops deployment to Russia


North Korea fires two ballistic missiles while leader Kim visits Russia

Beijing and Moscow have called for sanctions to be eased on the North to jumpstart diplomatic talks and improve the humanitarian situation.

A missile launch is seen at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated photo released on October 10, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Kim Jong Un to Putin: Russia will triumph against 'evil' Ukraine

When asked by reporters if Russia would help Kim build satellites, Putin replied: "That's why we came here."

 Russia's President Vladimir Putin talks to North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un as they visit the Vostochny Сosmodrome in the far eastern Amur region, Russia, September 13, 2023

North Korea's Kim says his visit shows 'strategic importance' of Russia relations

The North Korean leader has now arrived in Russia for his meeting with Putin.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during their meeting in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2019. Picture taken April 25, 2019.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un in Russia amid US warnings not to sell arms

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un may talk about Moscow sending humanitarian aid to Pyongyang.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during their meeting in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2019. Picture taken April 25, 2019.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un to visit Russia for talks with Putin

The United States has said it would be a "huge mistake" for North Korea to supply Russia with weapons to use in Ukraine and warned Pyongyang would "pay a price".

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during their meeting in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2019. Picture taken April 25, 2019.

North Korea unveils first tactical, nuclear-armed submarine

Submarine No. 841 - named Hero Kim Kun Ok after a North Korean historical figure - will be one of the main "underwater offensive means of the naval force" of North Korea, leader Kim Jong Un said.

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends what state media report was a launching ceremony for a new tactical nuclear attack submarine in North Korea, in this picture released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 8, 2023.

Latest North Korean missile sparks new debate over possible Russian role

In response to recent allegations from a UN Panel of Experts that entities in Russia were procuring items for North Korea's missile program, Russia denied any knowledge or information on transactions

Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile is launched from an undisclosed location in North Korea in this image released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency on July 13, 2023.

North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin vow stronger ties

"I am firmly convinced that the friendship and solidarity ... will be further developed into a long-standing strategic relationship in conformity with the demand of the new era," Kim wrote.

 Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin shake hands.

North Korea developing nuclear weapons, evading sanctions in 2023 - UN report

The monitors, who report to the council twice a year, have previously accused North Korea of using cyberattacks to help fund its nuclear and missile programs.

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watches as missiles are displayed during a military parade to mark the 75th founding anniversary of North Korea's army, at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea February 8, 2023, in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

North Korea's Kim shows off banned missiles to Russian minister

Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu was joined by Chinese Communist Party Politburo member Li Hongzhong at the 70th anniversary of North Korea's founding.

Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, attends a meeting with Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, chairwoman of Vietnam's National Assembly, at the National Assembly in Hanoi