Pyongyang
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worldKim Jong Un Vows 'Exponential' Boost in Nuclear Arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledges exponential increase in nuclear capabilities after weapons-grade material production doubles in five years.
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sportsNorth Korean Women's Soccer Team Arrives in South Korea for Rare Match
Naegohyang Women's FC lands in South Korea for AFC Champions League semi-final, first sports visit in 8 years.
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worldRussian Ship Sunk Near Spain Carried Nuclear Reactors for North Korea
A Russian cargo ship sank in December carrying components for two submarine nuclear reactors, likely destined for North Korea.
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worldNorth Korea Amends Constitution for Automatic Nuclear Strike if Kim Jong Un Is Killed
Pyongyang updates policy to launch an immediate nuclear strike if its leadership is incapacitated, amid rising global tensions and recent events in Iran.
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worldNorth Korean Death Toll in Kursk Revealed by New Memorial
BBC analysis of a Pyongyang memorial suggests 2,300 North Korean soldiers died fighting for Russia in Kursk.
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worldKim Jong Un Pledges 'Sacred War' Support for Russia's Ukraine Invasion
North Korea's Kim Jong Un reaffirms full support for Russia's Ukraine war, promising victory aid and discussing deeper military ties with Moscow.
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worldNorth Korea Launches Suspected Missiles Amid Diplomatic Dismissal
Pyongyang fires unidentified projectiles as a top official labels South Korea an enemy, dashing hopes for improved relations.
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worldNorth Korea Tests Advanced Solid-Fuel Missile Engine
Kim Jong Un oversees new high-thrust rocket engine test as Pyongyang advances weapons capability toward US mainland threat